HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

[photo, County Office Building, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, Maryland]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
David R. Craig, County Executive, 2014
County Office Building, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014 - 3865
(410) 638-3350; fax: (410) 638-1387; tty: (410) 638-3086
e-mail: countyexecutive@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/executive/

Aaron N. Tomarchio, Chief of Staff (410) 638-3538; e-mail: antomarchio@harfordcountymd.gov

County Office Building, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, Maryland, March 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


Administration	Community Services	Education	Elections	Employment	Health	Housing


Law Offices	Licensing	Planning	Public Safety	Public Works	Recreation	Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:

Director of Administration

mfchance@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/administration.html

Meetings:

BOARD OF ETHICS
CITIZENS BUDGET ADVISORY BOARD
COUNTY AUDITOR ADVISORY BOARD

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Joseph V. Ryan, Chair (designee of County Executive) (410) 638-3308; e-mail: mfchance@harfordcountymd.gov

Ex officio: Donna M. Stifler, designee of Harford County Delegation; Susan H. Hazlett, District Administrative Judge; Stephen A. Smith, designee of Chief, Aberdeen Police Dept.; Leo F. Matrangola, Chief, Bel Air Police Dept.; Teresa G. Walter, Chief, Havre de Grace Police Dept.; Paul Bowden, Assistant Area Director, Central Region, Department of Juvenile Services; Lt. Charles A. Moore, Bel Air Barrack, Maryland State Police; Diane S. Lutz, Field Supervisor, Parole & Probation Division; L. Jesse Bane, Sheriff; Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq., State's Attorney; Kelly A. Casper, Esq., District Public Defender. Terms expire 2014.

BUDGET & MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
Kimberly K. Spence, Chief (410) 638-3129; e-mail: kkspence@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/directory/phonedeptdirectory.cfm?iddept=112&formid=488

OFFICE OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
W. Ted Pibil, Jr., Director (410) 638-3237; e-mail: wtpibil@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/technology/

GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
N. Roxanne Lynch, Director (410) 638-3354/5, (410) 879-2000; fax: (410) 838-4284
e-mail: nrlynch@harfordcountymd.gov

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Robert B. Thomas, Jr., Media Relations Officer (410) 638-3258; e-mail:

rbthomas@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/public_information

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:

Director

stgibson@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/human_resources

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Deborah L. Henderson, Director (410) 638-3550
e-mail: dlhenderson@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/procurement

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Kathryn L. Hewitt, Treasurer (410) 638-3316
e-mail: klhewitt@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/treasury

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:

Director

bhendrix@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/

Sharon M. Lipford, Deputy Director (410) 638-3389
e-mail: smlipford@harfordcountymd.gov

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY MEDIATION COMMISSION

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

YOUTH COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 4:00 p.m.

HARFORD TRANSIT
James F. Ports, Jr., Supervisor (410) 612-1620; (410) 838-2562; tdd: (410) 612-1643
1311 Abingdon Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
e-mail: harfordtransit@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/transportation

OFFICE ON AGING
Karen A. Winkowski, Administrator (410) 638-3025; (410) 879-2000, ext. 3025
145 North Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: kawinkowski@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/aging

ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. (except June, July, Aug.)

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Mark M. Carroll, Client Advocacy Services Manager (410) 638-3025; e-mail: mmcarroll@harfordcountymd.gov

OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY
Joseph V. Ryan, Manager (410) 638-3308
e-mail: jvryan@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/drugcontrol

HOUSING AGENCY
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Shawn A. Kingston, Director (410) 638-3045, ext. 1845
15 South Main St., Suite 106, Bel Air, MD 21014 - 8725
e-mail: housing@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/housing

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

[photo, Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, Maryland]

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Appointed by County Executive with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Citizens' Advisory Board:

Director

jreyerso@dhr.state.md.us

www.dhr.state.md.us/harford.htm

Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, Maryland, March 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Janet S. Ramsey, 2011; Pamela Baer, 2013; Russell E. Ebright, 2013; Italy Overton, 2013; Ruth S. Fender, 2014; Virginia B. Heidenreich, 2014; Judith L. Ingold, 2014; Clarence E. Vaughn, 2014; Janet Sue Ramsey, 2015.

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Elizabeth S. Hendrix, Director (410) 638-3166; e-mail: bhendrix@harfordcountymd.gov
134 Industry Lane, Suite 5A, Forest Hill, MD 21050
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/lmb

J. Keith Warner, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 4-year term), 2014

Meetings: 4th Thursday, 8:15 p.m. (except Aug., Dec.)

SOCIAL SERVICES CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Marlene Lieb, Chair (chosen by Board in June), 2013
Mikki Hogue, 2013; Tamara Zavislan, 2013.

Susan Brown; Joy Hoover; Willie Walker. Terms expire 2014.

Argie Araujo; Tonya Basnight; Courtney Cromwell; Nicki Biggs; Phillip Hunter; Keisha Stevens. Terms expire 2015.

Representing County Council: Dion F. Guthrie

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (except July & August)

Assistant Director

sthompson@dhr.state.md.us

CHILD SUPPORT
Karen A. Mayer, Assistant Director 1-800-332-6347 (toll free)
e-mail: kmayer@dhr.state.md.us

FAMILY INVESTMENT
Cora Grishkot, Assistant Director (410) 836-4730
e-mail: cgrishkot@dhr.state.md.us

SERVICES
Jill A. Svrjcek, Assistant Director (410) 836-4911
e-mail: jsvrjcek@dhr.state.md.us

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION

www.hcps.org/boe/default.aspx

Leonard D. Wheeler, Ed.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2013
Francis F. (Rick) Grambo III, Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2015

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:*
*(effective July 1, 2011, three members elected by voters in Nov. 2010 will replace three appointed members whose terms expire June 30, 2011, & three more members will be elected in Nov. 2014, Chapter 745, Acts of 2009)

Alysson L. Krchnavy, 2013; Leonard D. Wheeler, Ed.D., 2013; Joseph A. Hau, 2015; Nancy Reynolds, 2015; James D. Thornton, 2015; one vacancy.

Elected by Harford County voters: Cassandra R. Beverley, Esq.; Robert L. Frisch; Francis F. (Rick) Grambo III. Terms expire 2015.

Elected by Harford County Regional Association of Student Councils to 1-year term: Panaashe I. Mutombo, student (nonvoting), 2013

Ex officio: Robert M. Tomback, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.; 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Robert M. Tomback, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2013
A. A. Roberty Building, 102 South Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-7300, (410) 588-5204
e-mail: robert.tomback@hcps.org
web: www.hcps.org/

Chief of Administration

joe.licata@hcps.org

Manager

teri.kranefeld@hcps.org

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION SERVICES
H. Andrew (Drew) Moore, Director (410) 588-5296; e-mail: drew.moore@hcps.org

BUSINESS SERVICES
James A. Jewell, Assistant Superintendent (410) 838-1000; e-mail: james.jewell@hcps.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
Jean A. Mantegna, Assistant Superintendent (410) 588-5226; e-mail: jean.mantegna@hcps.org

OPERATIONS
Cornell S. Brown, Jr., Assistant Superintendent (410) 588-5256; e-mail: cornell.brown@hcps.org

Executive Director

pattijo.beard@hcps.org

FOOD & NUTRITION
Gary Childress, Supervisor (410) 638-4078; e-mail: gary.childress@hcps.org

TRANSPORTATION
Charlie Taibi, Director (410) 638-4092; e-mail: charlie.taibi@hcps.org

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION EQUITY & ASSESSMENT
William A. Lawrence, Associate Superintendent (410) 588-5298

Executive Director

jonathan.brown@hcps.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Angela Morton, Executive Director (410) 588-5207; e-mail: angela.morton@hcps.org

HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Joseph A. Schmitz, Executive Director (410) 588-5228; e-mail: joseph.schmitz@hcps.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Barbara P. Canavan, Executive Director (410) 588-5228; e-mail: barbara.canavan@hcps.org

HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Dennis Golladay, Ph.D., President (443) 412-2475
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 - 1698
e-mail: dgolladay@harford.edu
web: www.harford.edu

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:

Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), At Large,

Councilmanic District A,

Councilmanic District B,

Councilmanic District C,

Councilmanic District D,

Councilmanic District E,

Councilmanic District F,

At Large,

Ex officio: Dennis Golladay, Ph.D., President, Harford Community College

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. (except July)

HIGHER EDUCATION & APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
1201 Technology Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001
(443) 360-9200; fax: (443) 360-9109
e-mail: cvellucci@harford.edu
web: www.heatcentermaryland.com

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Mary L. Hastler, Director (410) 273-5600, (410) 838-3749, (410) 575-6761
Riverside Business Park, 1221-A Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, MD 21017 - 1209
e-mail: hastler@hcplonline.org
web: www.hcplonline.org

PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:

Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term),

Appointed by Board in June, 1-year term: John (Jack) Swab, student, 2013

Representing County Council: Joseph M. Woods

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at Bel Air Branch (except Aug. & Dec.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:

President (chosen by Board),

Terms expire 2015.

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 3:45 p.m.

James E. Massey, Jr., Election Director (410) 638-3565; (410) 879-2000; fax: (410) 638-3310; tty: (410) 638-3086
133 Industry Lane, Forest Hill, MD 21050 - 1621
e-mail: elections@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/elections/

EMPLOYMENT

ABERDEEN WORKFORCE CENTER
Community Services Building, 3rd floor
34 North Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-5400; fax: (410) 272-2092

BEL AIR WORKFORCE CENTER
Richard Luzetsky, Labor Exchange Administrator (410) 836-4603; fax: (410) 836-4640
Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2nd floor, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: rluzetsky@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/harford/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 853-1600; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:

Health Officer

Deputy Health Officer

kellysu@dhmh.state.md.us

www.harfordcountyhealth.com/

BOARD OF HEALTH

County Council serves, ex officio, as Board of Health.

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADDICTION SERVICES
Mary Beth Jones, Director (410) 877-2360
e-mail: mjones@dhmh.state.md.us

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL

jvryan@harfordcountymd.gov

Appointed by County Executive in June to 3-year terms:
Robin L. Keener, Chair, 2014
L. Jesse Bane; Stephen C. Lentowski; Diane S. Lutz; Chad E. McGraw; Christin Rocha; Thomas Ryan; Linda A. Williams; one vacancy. Terms expire 2012.

Deborah Blackwell; Jamshid S. Mian, M.D.; Timothy Newnan; George S. Silling, Jr.; Lawrence Signorelli. Terms expire 2014.

Representing County Council: Mary Ann Lisanti, 2014

Ex officio: Angela M. Eaves, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Mimi R. Cooper, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Susan C. Kelly, Health Officer; Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq., State's Attorney; Kelly A. Casper, Esq., District Public Defender; Alice Hegnar, Liaison, Regional Core Services Agency; Terrence Farrell, Executive Director, Core Services Agency; David Ennis, Regional Representative, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Administration; Mary Beth Jones, Director, Addiction Services, Health Department & Adolescent Drug Abuse Treatment; Sheryl Deares, Acting Program Manager, Health Department; Sharon M. Lipford, designee of Director, Dept. of Community Services; Joseph V. Ryan, Manager, Office of Drug Control Policy.

Meetings: last Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. (Jan., March, May, Sept., Nov.)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
John Lennon, Director (410) 877-2348
e-mail: jlennon@dhmh.state.md.us

CARE COORDINATION
Mary Jo Beach, Director (410) 273-5626
e-mail: mbeach@dhmh.state.md.us

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Kevin Barnaba, Director (410) 877-2330
e-mail: kbarnaba@dhmh.state.md.us

HEALTH EDUCATION
William Wiseman, Director (410) 612-1771
e-mail: wwiseman@dhmh.state.md.us

HEALTH SERVICES

Director

cdawson@dhmh.state.md.us

SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES & DENTAL PROGRAM
Marcy Austin, Director (443) 922-7670
e-mail: maustin@dhmh.state.md.us

MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WOMEN INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC)
Kristen E. Perry, Acting Director (410) 273-5656
e-mail: kperry@dhmh.state.md.us

LAW OFFICES

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:

County Attorney

rsmccord@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/law.html

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Kelly A. Casper, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 836-4880; fax: (410) 836-4904
Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: kcasper@opd.state.md.us

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2014
Courthouse, 20 West Courtland St., Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3500, (410) 879-3211
e-mail: statty@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/StatesAttorney/

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, LICENSES, & PERMITS

Director

rdlynch@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/

Chief

pjarney@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/animal_control.html

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms

BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION
Richard C. Truitt, Jr., Chief (410) 638-3366
e-mail: rctruitt@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/index.cfm?ID=306

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

ELECTRICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Milford L. Badders, Chief (410) 638-3363
e-mail: mlbadders@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/index.cfm?ID=311

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

HOUSING SERVICES DIVISION
James D. Moore, Chief (410) 638-3385
e-mail: jdmoore@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/index.cfm?ID=312

PLUMBING SERVICES DIVISION
James C. Windon, Chief (410) 638-3215
e-mail: jcwindon@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/index.cfm?ID=317

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
Appointed by County Executive (with Harford County Delegation advice & consent) in April to 3-year terms:
Donald St. C. Hess, Chair (chosen by Board), 2013
Vernon L. Gauss, Jr., 2013; Thomas L. Fidler, Jr., 2014; Michael J. Thomson, Sr., 2014; Sandi L. Tunney, 2015.

Meetings: every other Wednesday, 3:00 pm

Kathryn M. Thess, Administrator (410) 638-3028; (410) 879-6370
16 North Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: liquorbrd@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/lcb/

PLANNING

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
James C. Richardson, Director (410) 638-3059; 1-888-595-7483 (toll free)
County Office Building, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail:

oed@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/economic_development/

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND REGIONAL BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE (BRAC) OFFICE
Karen L. Emery, Manager (410) 273-5708
1201 Technology Drive, Suite 109, Aberdeen, MD 21001
e-mail: klemery@harfordcountymd.gov

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:

Director

ppgutwald@harfordcountymd.gov

www.harfordcountymd.gov/planningzoning/

Anthony S. McClune, Deputy Director (410) 638-3103
e-mail: asmcclune@harfordcountymd.gov

PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:

Chair (chosen by Board),

Terms expire 2014.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

GIS & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
(410) 638-3135

LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Janet G. Gleisner, Chief (410) 638-3230

Chief

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Moe D. Davenport, Chief (410) 638-3103, ext. 1380

ZONING ENFORCEMENT
Tommie M. Houck, Chief (410) 638-3207

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS

County Council constitutes Board of Appeals.

PUBLIC SAFETY

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Appointed by County Executive:
Brian P. Feist, Manager (410) 638-4900; fax: (410) 879-5091
2220 Ady Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050
e-mail:

bpfeist@harfordpublicsafety.org

www.harfordpublicsafety.org

Appointed by Governor:

Deputy Manager & Emergency Manager

raayers@harfordpublicsafety.org

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive:
William L. Ramsey, Chair
e-mail: wlramsey@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/lepc/

Appointed by State Fire Marshal:

Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal

osfmnero@qis.net