CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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ADMINISTRATION
Steven D. Powell, Chief of Staff (410) 386-2043
e-mail: spowell@ccg.carr.org

BUREAU OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Bart W. Mathews, Chief (410) 386-2053
e-mail: bmathews@ccg.carr.org
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/its.htm

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Jennifer E. Ruppert, Manager (410) 386-2973
e-mail: jruppert@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 876-3461

OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE AUDITING
Gary L. Horst, Administrator (410) 386-2340
e-mail: ghorst@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/peraudit.htm

OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Howard S. (Buddy) Redman, Jr., Administrator (410) 386-2260
1-888-543-8362 (emergency information, toll free)
e-mail: hredman@ccg.carr.org
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/pubsafe.htm

OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Cornelius (Neil) Ridgely, Administrator (410) 386-2980
e-mail: nridgely@ccg.carr.org

DEPARTMENT OF THE COMPTROLLER
Eugene C. Curfman, Comptroller (410) 386-2085
e-mail: ecurfman@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 840-8932
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/comp.htm

BUREAU OF ACCOUNTING
Larry R. Brown, Chief (410) 386-2011
e-mail: lbrown@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/accting.htm

BUREAU OF PURCHASING
Richard L. Shelton, Chief (410) 386-2181
e-mail: ccpurchasing@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 840-8929
web: http://www.ccgov.carr.org/purchase/index.html

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Ralph E. Green, Director
225 North Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2248
e-mail: rgreen@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/gen-serv.htm

BUREAU OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Thomas J. Rio, Chief (410) 386-2152
e-mail: trio@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/buildcon/index.html

BUREAU OF FACILITIES
G. Michael Whitson, Chief (410) 386-6700
e-mail: mwhitson@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/facility.htm

BUREAU OF FLEET MANAGEMENT
Everett (Chip) Purkins, Chief (410) 386-6750
e-mail: epurkins@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/fleetmgt.htm

BUREAU OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Michael D. Maring, Chief (410) 386-2674
e-mail: mmaring@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/perm-ins/index.html

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Carol V. Hammen, Director (410) 386-2129
e-mail: chammen@ccg.carr.org
web: http://www.ccgov.carr.org/humanres/index.html

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Theodore (Ted) Zaleski III, Director (410) 386-2082
e-mail: tzaleski@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/mgmt-bud.htm

REGULATORY COMMISSION
Carol Shawver, Cable Coordinator (410) 386-2095
e-mail: cshawver@ccg.carr.org
web: http://www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/ccrc.html

GRANTS OFFICE
Colleen Baumgartner, Senior Grants Analyst (410) 386-2082
e-mail: cbaumgartner@ccg.carr.org
web: http://www.ccgov.carr.org/grants/index.html

OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Robert Williams, Risk Manager (410) 386-2082
e-mail: robwilliams@ccg.carr.org
web: http://www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/risk-man.htm

BUREAU OF BUDGET
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 386-2082
web: http://www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/budget.htm

BUREAU OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Bart W. Mathews, Chief (410) 386-2053
e-mail: bmathews@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 386-2890
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/its.htm

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES
Jolene G. Sullivan, Director
10 Distillery Drive, Suite 101
Westminster, MD 21157 - 5048
(410) 386-3600
1-888-302-8978 (toll free)
e-mail: jsullivan@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 876-5255
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/citserv/index.html

BUREAU OF AGING
Janet B. Flora, Chief (410) 848-4049
e-mail: ccboa@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 840-0436
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/aging/index.html

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Westminster Senior Center
125 Stoner Ave.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-4049
(410) 876-3363 (Baltimore)
(410) 875-3342 (Mount Airy)

BUREAU OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Michael G. Ritter, Deputy Director (410) 386-3600
e-mail: mritter@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 876-5255
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/housing.htm

DIVISION OF LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
[coordinates programs for children & families]
Mary M. Scholz, Administrator (410) 386-3600
e-mail: mscholz@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 876-5255
tty: (410) 848-9747
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/family.htm

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
George W. Giese, Director
10 Distillery Drive
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-3300
fax: (410) 386-3430
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/carroll.htm

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Joseph C. Hess, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2004
Celia C. Dokas, 2002; Elaine Ermer, 2002; Mary Ann Straughn, R.N., 2004; Patricia L. Buckland, 2006; Dimitrios Cavathas, 2006; Alison Malachowski, 2006.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Arthur R. Palaia, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2003
Virginia R. Harrison, 2003; Frederick S. Hecker, 2003; Cyndy A. Little, 2003; Diana Foster, 2004; Rev. Christopher D. Tang, 2004; two vacancies.

Ex officio: Jolene G. Sullivan, Director, Dept. of Citizen Services

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.

EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Charles I. Ecker, Superintendent of Schools, 2006
125 North Court St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3000
e-mail: ciecker@k12.carr.org
web: www.carr.org/ccps/

ADMINISTRATION
Stephen H. Guthrie, Assistant Superintendent (410) 751-3127
e-mail: shguthr@k12.carr.org

FACILITIES
Raymond N. Prokop, Director (410) 751-3177
e-mail: rnproko@k12.carr.org

FINANCE
Bradley L. Martin, Comptroller (410) 751-3084
e-mail: blmarti@k12.carr.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
Jimmie L. Saylor, Director (410) 751-3078
e-mail: jlsaylo@k12.carr.org

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Gary R. Davis, Supervisor (410) 751-3500
e-mail: grdavis@k12.carr.org

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
James L. Doolan, Director (410) 751-3229
e-mail: jldoola@k12.carr.org

COMMUNITY & MEDIA RELATIONS
W. Carey Gaddis, Coordinator (410) 751-3020
e-mail: wcgaddi@k12.carr.org

INSTRUCTION
Barry D. Gelsinger, Assistant Superintendent (410) 751-3126
e-mail: bdgelsi@k12.carr.org

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Steven M. Johnson, Director (410) 751-3098
e-mail: smjohns@k12.carr.org

ELEMENTARY & SPECIAL EDUCATION
Harry T. Fogle, Ed.D., Director (410) 751-3138
e-mail: htfogle@k12.carr.org

HIGH SCHOOLS
Gregory C. Eckles, Director (410) 751-3044
e-mail: gceckle@k12.carr.org

MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Donald M. Pyles, Director (410) 751-3157
e-mail: dmpyles@k12.carr.org

MINORITY ACHIEVEMENT & INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
Pamela J. Ayres, Director (410) 751-3047
e-mail: pjayres@k12.carr.org

STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Margaret E. Pfaff, Supervisor (410) 751-3067
e-mail: mepfaff@k12.carr.org

STUDENT SERVICES & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Cynthia A. Little, Director (410) 751-3123
e-mail: calittl@k12.carr.org

CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Faye Pappalardo, Ph.D., President
1601 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-8000
1-888-221-9748 (toll free)
e-mail: fpappalardo@carroll.cc.md.us
web: www.carroll.cc.md.us

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Barbara Charnock, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2005
Janet R. Colburn, 2004; Donald E. Lippy, 2005; Michael L. Mason, 2006; David S. Bollinger, 2007; Betty Smith Dotson, 2008; R. Delaine Hobbs, Jr., 2009.

Ex officio: Julia W. Gouge, County Commissioner

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Linda Mielke, Director
115 Airport Drive
Westminister, MD 21157
(410) 386-4500
e-mail: lmielke@carr.org
fax: (410) 386-4509
web: http://library.carr.org

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Peggy Jones, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 2-year term), 2003
Kathleen Campanella, 2003; Calvin Seitz, 2003; Mary Lou Dewey, 2004; Jill Kartalia, 2004; Joyce Muller, 2005; John J. Bowden, 2007.

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except Aug.); Nov. and Dec. held earlier in month.

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Janet Beamer Jump (R), President (chosen by Board), 2007
Pauline L. Kram (D); Griffith Manahan (R). Substitutes: Charles W. Foreman (D); Rosemarie C. Helminiak (R). Terms expire 2007.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Patricia Matsko, Election Director
244 North Center St., Room 105
Westminster, MD 21157 - 5194
(410) 386-2080
e-mail: ccboe@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 876-3925
web: www.carr.org/election/

EMPLOYMENT

JOB SERVICE
Michael S. Bixler, Supervisor
125 Airport Drive, Suite 10
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 876-2244, (410) 848-9440
fax: (410) 848-9699
e-mail: mbixler@careernet.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/carr/
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/position/index.html (County job hotline)

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

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Larry L. Leitch, Health Officer
P. O. Box 845
290 South Center St.
Westminster, MD 21158 - 0845
(410) 876-2152
e-mail: larryl@carr.org
fax: (410) 876-4988
web: www.carr.org/cchd/index.htm

ADMINISTRATION
Elaine Goldsmith, Administrator (410) 876-4970
e-mail: egoldsmith@dhmh.state.md.us

CORE SERVICE AGENCY
Eldon C. Watts, Director (410) 876-4440
e-mail: ewatts@carr.org

HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION
Barbara L. Rodgers, Director (410) 876- 4965
e-mail: brodgers@dhmh.state.md.us

NUTRITION SERVICES
Darlene D. Flaherty, Director (410) 876-4981

ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES BUREAU
Howard M. Held, Director (410) 876-4800
e-mail: hheld@dhmh.state.md.us

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BUREAU
Charles Zeleski, Director (410) 876-4870
e-mail: cchdenv@carr.org

NURSING & COMMUNITY HEALTH BUREAU
Dianna Davis, Director (410) 876-4954
e-mail: ddavis@dhmh.state.md.us

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Kimberly A. Millender, Esq., Acting County Attorney
County Office Building, Room 301
225 North Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2030
e-mail: kmillender@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 840-8931
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/attorney/index.html

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Jerry F. Barnes, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2006
P. O. Box 606
Courthouse Annex, Suite 100
55 North Court St.
Westminster, MD 21158 - 0530
(410) 386-2671
1-888-302-8925 (toll free)
fax: (410) 876-9286
web: http://ccpl.carr.org/stateatt/

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Judson K. Larrimore, Esq., Supervising Attorney
Courthouse Annex, Room 106
55 North Court St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2800
fax: (410) 386-2810

LICENSING

OFFICE OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS & ZONING APPEALS
Nancy David, Office Manager
County Office Building, Room 113
225 North Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2094
e-mail: ndavid@ccg.carr.org
web: www.carr.org/ccg/depts/license.htm

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Romeo Valianti, Chair (chosen by Board of County Commissioners in June), 2003
Robert Tabler, Jr., 2003; Jerry E. Gooding, 2004; Roland J. Meerdter, alternate, 2003.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Karl V. Reichlin, Chair (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term), 2004
Ronald F. Hoff, 2003; Howard B. Kramer, 2005; David H. Roush, 2005; Jacob M. Yingling, 2005; Harvey Tegeler, alternate, 2003.

DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, & REVIEW
Ralph E. Green, Director
County Office Building, Room 213
225 North Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2248
e-mail: rgreen@ccg.carr.org
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/perinsrv.htm

BUREAU OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Thomas J. Rio, Chief (410) 386-2152

BUREAU OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Richard A. Owings, Chief (410) 386-2143
e-mail: devrev@ccg.carr.org
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/dev-rev/

BUREAU OF FACILITIES
G. Michael Whitson, Chief (410) 386-6700
e-mail: mwhitson@ccg.carr.org

BUREAU OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Michael D. Maring, Chief (410) 386-2674
e-mail: mmaring@ccg.carr.org

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
John T. (Jack) Lyburn, Jr., Director
County Office Building, Suite 101
225 North Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2070
e-mail: econdev@carr.org
fax: (410) 876-8471
web: www.carrollbiz.org

BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER
(410) 386-2820

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Steven C. Horn, Director
County Office Building, Room 204
225 North Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157 - 5108
(410) 386-2145
1-888-302-8978 (toll free)
e-mail: shorn@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 386-2120
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/plan-d/index.html

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Edward M. Beard, Chair (chosen by Commission in Nov., 1-year term), 2004
M. Edward. Wheatley, 2003; David L. Brauning, 2005; Melvin E. Baile, Jr., 2006; Michael R. Guerin, 2008; Dennis Wertz, 2008; Robin L. Kreite, alternate, 2005.

Ex officio: Julia W. Gouge, County Commissioner

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

BUREAU OF PLANNING
Jeanne M. Joiner, Chief (410) 386-2145
e-mail: jjoiner@ccg.carr.org

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Douglas E. Myers, Director
Franklin G. Schaeffer, Deputy Director
County Office Building, Room 200
225 North Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2035
e-mail: dmyers@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/pubworks.htm

BUREAU OF ENGINEERING
Howard Noll, Chief (410) 386-2157
e-mail: hnoll@ccg.carr.org

BUREAU OF ROADS OPERATIONS
Benton Watson, Chief (410) 386-6717
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/roads.htm

ENTERPRISE FUND MANAGEMENT
Franklin G. Schaffer, Deputy Director (410) 386-2035
e-mail: fschaffer@ccg.carr.org

BUREAU OF UTILITIES
Franklin G. Schaffer, Deputy Director (410) 386-2164
e-mail: fschaffer@ccg.carr.org
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/util/index.html

RECYCLING OPERATIONS
Venzena Legge, Manager (410) 386-2633
e-mail: vlegge@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/recycle/index.html

SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS
Ralph Parrish, Chief (410) 386-4550
e-mail: northern@carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/depts/solidwst.htm

PUBLIC SAFETY

ANIMAL CONTROL
Carolyn (Nicky) Ratliff, Director (410) 848-4810
e-mail: cratliff@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 878-9736
web: www.carr.org/humane

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
H. Theodore (Ted) Meminger, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal
1004 Littlestown Pike, Suite G
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-1933
e-mail: osfmmetro@qis.net

POLICE
1st Sgt. A. G. Mays, Coordinator
Resident Trooper Program
Maryland State Police
1100 Baltimore Blvd.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-3000

OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY [EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY]
Appointed by Governor:
Howard S. (Buddy) Redman, Jr., Administrator (410) 386-2260
(410) 857-1818
(410) 795-1717 (emergency information)
1-888-302-8978 (toll free)
1-888-543-8362 (emergency information, toll free)
e-mail: hredman@ccg.carr.org
fax: (410) 857-3522, (410) 848-3794
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/pubsafe.htm

SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Kenneth L. Tregoning (R), Sheriff, 2006
100 North Court St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2900
1-888-302-8294 (toll free)
e-mail: ktregoning@carr.org
web: www.carrollcountysheriff.com

DETENTION CENTER
George R. Hardinger, Warden (410) 386-2629
e-mail: ghardinger@ccg.carr.org

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Richard J. Soisson, Director
County Office Building, Room 100
225 North Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2103
e-mail: ccrec@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/rec-park/index.html

BUREAU OF FLEET MANAGEMENT/WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Everett Purkins, Chief (410) 386-6750
e-mail: epurkins@ccg.carr.org
web: www.ccgov.carr.org/depts/fleetmgt.htm

BUREAU OF RECREATION
Jeff R. Degitz, Chief (410) 386-2103
e-mail: jdegitz@ccpl.carr.org
web: http://ccgov.carr.org/recreate/index.html

TRANSPORTATION

CARROLL TRANSIT SYSTEM
Appointed by Board of Directors:
Neal C. Roop, Executive Director
211 Greenwood Ave.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 876-7433, (410) 857-0884
e-mail: ccsosinc@aol.com
fax: (410) 876-0095
web: www.carrolltransit.org

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