MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Barbara J. Bazron, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health (410) 402-8452
Bernard A. Simons, Deputy Secretary, Developmental Disabilities (410) 767-5607
Shannon McMahon, Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing (410) 767-4139
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary, Operations (410) 767-6505
Jinlene Chan, M.D., Acting Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services (410) 767-6525
J. David Lashar, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0907
Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1867

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

• Ebola Virus Disease
• Flu Preparedness: (410) 767-6500; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
• Health Care; Health Hotlines; Health Hot Topics: 1-866-866-2769 (toll free, 24-hour-a-day)
• Health Improvement Process, State (SHIP)
• Influenza (Flu)
• Medical Assistance (Medicaid): 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Pharmacy Assistance: 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Smoking Stops Here: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) (toll free)
• Zika Virus

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

STATE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM
Staff: Prema Ray (805) 233-4844; e-mail: prema.ray@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/mch/Pages/cfr-home.aspx

Appointed by Governor:
Richard Lichenstein, M.D., Chair (chosen by Team)
Richelle J. Cricks; Melissa Fannin, R.N.; Mary C. Gentile; Cynthia Wright Johnson, R.N.; Judith Kandel, R.N.; Wendy G. Lane, M.D.; Roger J. Lerner, Esq.; Laurel Anne Moody; Molly S. Owens; Martha R. Tuthill; Anntinette D. Williams.

Representing State Infant Death Syndrome Information & Counseling Program: A. Latoya Bates

Ex officio: Christle Sheppard Southall, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Lawrence D. Reid, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Vernice R. McKee, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Jennifer Maehr, M.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Det. Sgt. Stephen J. Hall, designee of Secretary of State Police; Lynne E. Muller, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Arlene F. Lee, Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children; Ling Li, M.D., designee of Chief Medical Examiner; Albert A. Zachik, M.D., designee of Executive Director, Behavioral Health Administration; Lee Hurt, Dr.P.H., designee of Deputy Director, Division of Vital Records; Ernest M. Reitz, Esq., designee of President, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association.

COMMITTEE ON PERSONALLY PREPARING & DISPENSING DRUGS & DEVICES BY REGISTERED NURSES IN LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Staff: Cybill Hartsell (410) 313-6292; e-mail: chartsell@howardcountymd.gov
Sheila A. Palmiotto, R.N. (410) 313-6115; e-mail: spalmiotto@howardcountymd.gov


Maura J. Rossman, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health)

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms: Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D.; Maura J. Rossman, M.D.

Appointed by Division of Drug Control, Maryland Dept. of Health, to 4-year term: James W. Polek, P.D.

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms: Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D.; Carolyn Nganga-Good, R.N.

Appointed by State Board of Pharmacy to 4-year terms: Roderick G. Peters; Michael N. Souranis.

Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year term: Wynee E. Hawk, R.N., J.D.

Terms expire 2019.

MORBIDITY, MORTALITY, & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D. (410) 767-6805; e-mail: lee.woods@maryland.gov

S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D., Chair


Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Vernice R. McKee, 2017; Cynthia S. Minkovitz, M.D., 2017; Robert H. Imhoff III, 2017; Lisa A. Burgess, M.D., 2020; Suzette Tucker, 2020.

Representing Maryland Association of County Health Officers: Linda S. Grossman, M.D.; Russell W. Moy, M.D.; Diane E. Young, R.N.

Representing Johns Hopkins School of Medicine: W. Christopher Golden, M.D.

Representing University of Maryland School of Medicine: May Hsieh Blanchard, M.D.

Ex officio, Maryland Dept. of Health: S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Ling Li, M.D., designee of Chief Medical Examiner; Donna L. Gugel, Director, Prevention & Health Promotion Administration, Theressa E. Lee, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; Rachelle B. Pierre-Mathieu, M.D., designee of Director, Office of Health Care Quality, Stacey E. Little, Ph.D., Acting Director, Maternal & Child Health Bureau, vacancy, Director, Vital Statistics Administration; Richard Lichenstein, Chair, State Child Fatality Review Team.

Ex officio: Carla L. Bailey, Ph.D., designee of Executive Director, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems; TraShawn Thornton-Davis, M.D., designee of Executive Director, Maryland State Medical Society; vacancy, designee of President, Maryland Hospital Association; Renee Fox, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics; Frederick S. Guckes, M.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Section, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology; vacancy, designee of President, Obstetrical & Gynecologic Society of Maryland; Lillian R. Blackmon, M.D., Chair, Maryland Maternal Mortality Review Committee.

STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON OPIOID-ASSOCIATED DISEASE PREVENTION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Staff: Henry C. (Kip) Castner (410) 767-5290; e-mail: kip.castner@maryland.gov


Chair: Jinlene Chan, M.D., Acting Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Charles Chaulk; Lee Dunbar; Stephanie A. Garrity; Carlos Hardy; Dawn Jacobs; Clarence K. Lam; Ursula McClymont, M.D.; Natasha Mehu; Douglas W. Mullendore; Rickey Pauley; Mary Rosela; Susan G. Sherman, Ph.D.; Mark Sine; Sara Smith; Melissa A. Zahn, R.N. Terms expire 2018.

ADVISORY BOARD ON PRESCRIPTION-DRUG MONITORING
Staff: Michael A. Baier (410) 402-8643; e-mail: michael.baier@maryland.gov
web: https://bha.health.maryland.gov/pdmp/pages/pdmp-advisory-board.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Kim Leah Bright, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health)

Richard A. DeBenedetto, Pharm.D.; Rimple Gabri, Pharm.D.; Vinu Ganti, M.D.; Gail Amalia B. Katz; Thelma B. Wright, M.D. Terms expire 2016.

Capt. Daniel D. Alioto; Dale Lee Baker; Janet M. Beebe; Janet Getzey Hart; Stephen A. Nichols, M.D.; Orlee Panitch, M.D. Terms expire 2017.

Amit Bhargava, M.D. Term expires 2018.

Ex officio: Kim Leah Bright, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Daniel M. Ashby, designee of President, State Board of Pharmacy; Celeste M. Lombardi, M.D., designee of Chair, State Board of Physicians; Bonnie C. Oettinger, R.N., designee of President, State Board of Nursing; P. David Sharpe, Ph.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission.

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health: Sarah Merritt, M.D.; James C. Wang, Pharm.D.; Marcia D. Wolf, M.D.; six vacancies. Terms expire 2016.

COUNSEL
Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1860; e-mail: kathleen.ellis@maryland.gov
Deborah A. Donohue, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-4308; e-mail: deborah.donohue1@maryland.gov
David S. Lapp, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-5292; e-mail: david.lapp@maryland.gov
Kathleen A. Morse, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-1866; e-mail: kathleen.morse@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Rodney E. Taylor, Executive Director (410) 767-6600
e-mail: rodney.taylor@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/odi/Pages/default.aspx

OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
Keneithia J. Taylor, Executive Director & Fair Practices Officer (410) 767-6596
e-mail: keneithia.taylor@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oeop/Pages/Index.aspx

EQUAL ACCESS COMPLIANCE UNIT
Delinda A. Johnson-Wood, Manager (410) 767-5184
e-mail: delinda.johnson@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Janelle M. Robinson, Director (410) 767-6600
e-mail: janelle.robinson@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/OEOP/Pages/mbe.aspx

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Megan Davey Limarzi, Inspector General (410) 767-5784
e-mail: megan.limarzi@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oig/Pages/DHMH%20OIG.aspx

AUDITS DIVISION
Frederick Doggett, Assistant Inspector General (410) 767-0885
e-mail: frederick.doggett@maryland.gov
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
Staff: Gay Y. Hutchen (410) 767-8448; e-mail: gay.hutchen@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oig/irb/Pages/irb.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Carol Johnston, R.N., Chair
Patricia M. Alt, Ph.D.; Marian Fogan; Deanna Kelly, Pharm.D.; Clark J. Lee, Esq.; Joy P. Nanda, Ph.D.; Jason M. Noel, Pharm.D.; LaVerna Simms, Ph.D.; Earl P. Stoddard III.

PROGRAM INTEGRITY DIVISION
Susan R. Steinberg, Esq., Assistant Inspector General (410) 767-6039
e-mail: susan.steinberg@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH & HEALTH DISPARITIES
Shalewa Noel-Thomas, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-7117
e-mail: shalewa.noel-thomas@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mhhd/pages/home.aspx

Stephanie C. Slowly, Deputy Director (410) 767-1052
e-mail: stephanie.slowly@maryland.gov


CIGARETTE RESTITUTION FUND PROGRAM
web: https://crf.health.maryland.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

CHIEF OF STAFF

CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION
W. Thomas Jackson II, Chief (410) 767-6808; e-mail: tom.jackson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
web: https://health.maryland.gov/newsroom/pages/index.aspx

D. Christopher Garrett, Director (410) 767-3536; e-mail: christopher.garrett@maryland.gov
Brittany Fowler, Deputy Director (410) 767-1368; e-mail: brittany.fowler@maryland.gov
Amanda Boyer, Public Affairs Officer (410) 767-6491; e-mail: amanda.boyer@maryland.gov; mdh.pia@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
Keith Tobias, Administrator (410) 767-5783
e-mail: keith.tobias@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Webster Ye, Director (410) 767-6481
e-mail: webster.ye@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/govrmrel/Pages/home.aspx

Annapolis office: (410) 260-3190; fax: (410) 260-3199

Christi L. Megna, Esq., Assistant Director (410) 767-6509
e-mail: christi.megna@maryland.gov


BOARD OF REVIEW
Staff: Carlita B. Lindsey (410) 767-6504; e-mail: carlita.lindsey@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/review/Pages/Home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Daniel Yeeles, Jr., Chair (chosen by Governor from public members), 2017
Judith A. Armold, 2014; Ved K. Gupta, 2017; Janelle J. Jordan, Esq., 2018; Shirley Roach, 2018; Betty Makell Coleman, 2019; Ronald C. Harvey, 2019.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Jennifer E. McMahan, Director (410) 767-5423
e-mail: jennifer.mcmahan@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ohr/Pages/home1.aspx

Beth Reid, Deputy Director (410) 767-6422
e-mail: beth.reid@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Cathie Thompson, Chief (410) 767-5689
e-mail: cathie.thompson@maryland.gov

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION
Harold Young III, Esq., Chief (410) 767-5466
e-mail: harold.young@maryland.gov

EMPLOYMENT DIVISION
Tammi D. Speights, Chief (410) 767-6403
e-mail: tammi.speights@maryland.gov

LABOR RELATIONS & RISK MANAGEMENT
Alex C. Doring, Esq., Chief (410) 767-1493
e-mail: alex.doring@maryland.gov

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION DIVISION
Janet M. Esser, Chief (410) 767-5976
e-mail: janet.esser@maryland.gov

TRAINING SERVICES DIVISION
David S. Mark, Chief (410) 767-1834
e-mail: david.mark@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/tsd/

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(formerly M00C0103, formerly 32.03.01.03)
Vacancy, Director & Chief Information Officer (410) 767-2234
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oit/Pages/home.aspx

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Tammy K. Sanders, Director (410) 767-5990
e-mail: tammy.sanders@maryland.gov

APPLICATIONS DIVISION
Phillip S. Hemler, Director (410) 767-6989
e-mail: phil.hemler@maryland.gov

COMPUTER OPERATIONS DIVISION
Tammy K. Sanders, Director (410) 767-5990
e-mail: tammy.sanders@maryland.gov

INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORK DIVISION
Kevin M. Naumann, Director (410) 767-5611
e-mail: kevin.naumann@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POLICE
James R. Pyles, Director & Chief of Police (410) 767-2617
e-mail: james.pyles@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROCESS TRANSFORMATION
Sarah M. Hoyt, Project Manager (443) 615-2349
e-mail: sarah.hoyt@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
Dana L. Dembrow, Director (410) 767-0974
e-mail: dana.dembrow1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/opass/Pages/Home.aspx

ADMINISTRATION
Larrie L. Bennett, Assistant Director (410) 767-5186
e-mail: larrie.bennett@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT
Queen E. Davis, Assistant Director (410) 767-5335
e-mail: queen.davis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF REGULATION & POLICY COORDINATION
Michele A. Phinney, Director (410) 767-6499
e-mail: michele.phinney@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/regs/pages/home.aspx

OFFICE OF FINANCE

Aviel Glenner, Deputy Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-6074
e-mail: avi.glenner@maryland.gov

BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6073


COST ACCOUNTING & REIMBURSEMENTS DIVISION
Elizabeth A. Davis, Chief (410) 764-3455
e-mail: elizabeth.davis2@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dca/Pages/Home.aspx

PROGRAM COST & ANALYSIS
Lillian D. Taylor, Deputy Chief (410) 767-5129
e-mail: lillian.taylor@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Irma A. Bevans, Director (410) 767-5820
e-mail: irma.bevans@maryland.gov
GENERAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Mary A. Logan, Chief (410) 767-5508
e-mail: mary.logan@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING, BUDGETING, & ENGINEERING SERVICES
James A. Soucy, Director (410) 767-6816
e-mail: jim.soucy@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ocpbes/Pages/HOME.aspx

Will A. Andalora, Agency Project Architect (410) 767-5926
e-mail: william.andalora@maryland.gov

CAPITAL PLANNING & BUDGETING SERVICES
Atif Chaudry, Deputy Director (410) 767-6821
e-mail: atif.chaudry@maryland.gov

MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SERVICES
James A. Soucy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5925
e-mail: jim.soucy@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Anna Barefoot, Chief of Staff (410) 767-1909
e-mail: anna.barefoot@maryland.gov

COMMITMENT TO VETERANS INITIATIVE, MARYLAND'S
David Galloway, Director (410) 402-8329
e-mail: david.galloway@maryland.gov

CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE & MENTAL DISORDERS
Patricia B. Miedusiewski, Administrator (410) 767-5509
e-mail: pat.miedusiewski@maryland.gov

RESIDENT GRIEVANCE SYSTEM
Rhonda W. Callum, Director (410) 767-6888
e-mail: rhonda.callum@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION

MORTALITY & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Cynthia A. Lindgren (410) 767-5614; e-mail: cindy.lindgren@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Stephanie Bell, Chair, 2018
Carol S. Fried, 2017; G. Dan Martin, 2017; Florence S. Ndi, R.N., 2017; Roger Peele, M.D., 2017; Michael R. Peskin, M.D., 2017; Rosamond Dove, 2018; Triniece S. Gillom, 2018; Eric Levey, M.D., 2018; Jason M. Noel, Pharm.D., 2018; Allan Sheahen, 2018; Patricia A. Aronica, M.D., 2019; Jennifer A. Carberry, 2019; Clarissa E. Netter, 2019; Curtis Royster, Jr., 2019; two vacancies.

Ex officio: Rhonda W. Callum, designee of Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health; Patricia T. Nay, M.D., Director, Office of Health Care Quality.

OFFICE OF FISCAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS
Valerie A. Roddy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5607
e-mail: valerie.roddy@maryland.gov

FINANCE
Ronald L. Peele, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-5633
e-mail: ronald.peele@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Peter C. DeFries, Assistant Director (410) 767-5573
e-mail: peter.defries@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POLICY & PROGRAMS
O. Patricia Sastoque, Deputy Director (410) 767-5607
e-mail: patricia.sastoque@maryland.gov

ADVOCACY SUPPORTS
Edward H. Willard, Jr., Director (410) 767-3031
e-mail: edward.willard@maryland.gov

CLINICAL SERVICES
Lisa S. Hovermale, M.D., Director (410) 767-5997
e-mail: lisa.hovermale@maryland.gov

COURT-INVOLVED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Leslie A. McMillan, Director (410) 970-7472, ext. 2424
e-mail: leslie.mcmillan@maryland.gov

JESSUP UNIT
SYKESVILLE SECURE EVALUATION & THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT UNIT


EMPLOYMENT & DAY SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5633

FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Rhonda K. Workman, Assistant Director (410) 767-8814
e-mail: rhonda.workman@maryland.gov

PROVIDER RELATIONS
Janet L. Furman, Director (410) 767-5630
e-mail: janet.furman@maryland.gov

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
Cynthia A. Lindgren, Director (410) 767-5614
e-mail: cindy.lindgren@maryland.gov

CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Haywood W. Evans, Regional Director (410) 234-8200
e-mail: haywood.evans@maryland.gov

Norma Mathews, Acting Deputy Director (410) 234-8200
e-mail: norma.mathews@maryland.gov

EASTERN SHORE REGION
Kimberly D. Gscheidle, Regional Director (410) 572-5922
e-mail: kimberly.gscheidle@maryland.gov

David D. Benjamin, Deputy Director (410) 572-5986
e-mail: dave.benjamin@maryland.gov

HOLLY CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00M0501, formerly 32.13.05)
FY2017 appropriation: $17,313,715; authorized positions: 213.5
Shelly M. Amick, Director (410) 572-6201
e-mail: shelly.amick@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
James W. Hartstein, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 2-year term), 2020
Linda D. Scherer, 2017; Darrell K. Wilson, 2017; Lynn M. Derickson, Ed.D., 2018; Mary L. Reese, 2019; Denise M. White, 2019; one vacancy.

OPERATIONS
Ralph W. Morris, Chief Operating Officer (410) 572-6282; e-mail: ralph.morris@maryland.gov

SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGION
Judith R. Pattik, Regional Director (301) 362-5121
e-mail: judith.pattik@maryland.gov

L. Michael Bryan, Deputy Director (301) 362-5118
e-mail: michael.bryan@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND REGION
Cathy L. Marshall, R.N., Regional Director (240) 313-3875
e-mail: cathy.marshall@maryland.gov

Linda D. Yale, Deputy Director (240) 313-3869
e-mail: linda.yale@maryland.gov

POTOMAC CENTER (Hagerstown)
(M00M0701, formerly 32.13.07)
FY2017 appropriation: $13,431,971; authorized positions: 136
Robin L. Weagley, Director (240) 313-3500
e-mail: robin.weagley@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Kristy Fitch Smith, Chair (chosen by Board, 4-year term), 2017
Amy C. Norris, 2017; Caroline A. Harwell, R.N., 2018; John R. Harwell, 2019; Beverly J. (B. J.) Dunn, 2020; Adi Nkwonta, 2020; one vacancy.

HEALTH CARE FINANCING

Erin K. McMullen, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6373
e-mail: erin.mcmullen@maryland.gov


MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MEDICAID)


MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Carrol D. Barnes (410) 767-5647; e-mail: carrol.barnes@maryland.gov
web: https://mmcp.dhmh.maryland.gov/pages/maryland-medicaid-advisory-committee.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Kevin Lindamood, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health), 2018

Vincent DeMarco; Floyd D. Hartley; Ann L. Rasenberger, J.D.; C. David Ward; Grace P. Williams; one vacancy. Terms expire 2017.

Christine Bailey; Michele Douglas; Kerry Lessard; Lesley Wallace; one vacancy. Terms expire 2018.

Winnifred J. Booker, D.D.S.; Rachel A. Dodge, M.D.; Donna M. Fortson; Judy L. Lapinski, Pharm.D.; Susan Phelps; Norbert R. Robinson; Carmel Roques; Vickie L. Walters. Terms expire 2019.

Shannon Hall, J.D.; Adeteju Ogunrinde, M.D. Terms expire 2020.

Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley, 2019; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, 2019.

Appointed by House Speaker: Matt Morgan, 2019; Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk, 2019; Patrick G. Young, Jr., 2019.

Ex officio: Nicholette K. Smith-Bligen, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Michael J. (Ben) Steffen, Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; vacancy, designee of Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

OFFICE OF FINANCE
(M00Q0105)
FY2017 appropriation: $3,138,026; authorized positions: 29
Audrey D. Parham-Stewart, Director (410) 767-1394
e-mail: audrey.parham-stewart@maryland.gov

BUDGET, REVENUE & ACCOUNTING
Edward B. Fields III, Deputy Director (410) 767-5186; e-mail: ed.fields@maryland.gov

MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM ANALYSIS & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Ardena M. Walker, Deputy Director (410) 767-5427; e-mail: ardenam.walker@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PLANNING
Tricia C. Roddy, Director (410) 767-5809
e-mail: tricia.roddy@maryland.gov

Alice B. Middleton, Deputy Director (410) 767-3419
e-mail: alice.middleton@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES

(M00Q0109)
FY2017 appropriation: $13,920,126; authorized positions: 154.6
Debra J. Ruppert, Executive Director (410) 767-6057
e-mail: debbie.ruppert@maryland.gov

Patricia A. Rutley-Johnson, Director (410) 767-6080
e-mail: patricia.rutley-johnson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS
Janet S. Smith, Chief (410) 767-5377; e-mail: jan.smith@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ENROLLMENT & CALL CENTER
Recipient hotline: (410) 767-5800; 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
Medicaid provider hotline: (410) 767-5503; 1-800-445-1159 (toll free)

Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5454

ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION
Audree Watkins, Deputy Director (410) 767-8268
e-mail: audree.watkins@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - ADULT
Therese Opitz-Freeman, Chief (410) 767-3989; e-mail: therese.opitz-freeman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - CHILD & DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Jacqueline M. Dunphy, Chief (410) 767-4828; e-mail: jackie.dunphy@maryland.gov

ELIGIBILITY POLICY
Lorie A. Mayorga, Deputy Director (410) 767-1464
e-mail: lorie.mayorga@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY POLICY & TRAINING
Marie J. McLendon, Chief (410) 767-1472; e-mail: marie.mclendon@maryland.gov
MEDICAL QUALITY CONTROL & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 767-1472

MARYLAND CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
Cornelia E. Ellis, Chief (410) 767-3641; e-mail: cornelia.ellis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES

(M00Q0104, formerly 32.17.01.04)
FY2017 appropriation: $49,244,560; authorized positions: 207.4
Susan J. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 767-1430
e-mail: susan.tucker@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Jeri M. Bentley, Chief (410) 767-1441; e-mail: jeri.bentley@maryland.gov

HEALTHCHOICE & ACUTE CARE ADMINISTRATION
Jill L. Spector, Director (410) 767-5248
e-mail: jill.spector@maryland.gov

ACUTE CARE
Michelle T. (Shelly) Lehner, Deputy Director (410) 767-8787; e-mail: michelle.lehner@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Margaret C. Berman, Chief (410) 767-1620; e-mail: margaret.berman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF DENTAL, CLINICS & LABORATORY SERVICES
Claire M. Seibert, Chief (410) 767-1489; e-mail: claire.seibert@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HOSPITAL SERVICES
Maryam Baharloo, Chief (410) 767-1724; e-mail: maryam.baharloo@maryland.gov

MANAGED CARE
Rosemary E. Murphey, Deputy Director (410) 767-6758; e-mail: rosemary.murphey@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LIAISON & CARE COORDINATION
Marian L. Pierce, Chief (410) 767-6111; e-mail: marian.pierce@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION
Ellen M. Mulcahy-Lehnert, Chief (410) 767-5703; e-mail: ellen.mulcahy-lehnert@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE PROVIDER NETWORK MANAGEMENT
J. Bobbe Frasier, Chief (410) 767-5705; e-mail: bobbe.frasier@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE QUALITY ASSURANCE
Glendora L. Finch, Chief (410) 767-1740; e-mail: glendora.finch@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS ADMINISTRATION
Mark A. Leeds, Director (410) 767-1443
e-mail: mark.leeds@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAMS
Lorraine A. Nawara, Deputy Director (410) 767-1442; e-mail: lorraine.nawara@maryland.gov
COMMUNITY OPTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Christin M. Whitaker, Chief (410) 767-4449; e-mail: christin.whitaker@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF EVALUATION & SERVICE REVIEW
Kevin D. Patterson, Chief (410) 767-6769; e-mail: kevin.patterson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF QUALITY & COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Jane L. Wessely, Chief (410) 767-6765; e-mail: jane.wessely@maryland.gov

NURSING & WAIVER SERVICES
Marlana R. Hutchinson, Deputy Director (410) 767-4003; e-mail: marlana.hutchinson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Marc A. Blowe, Chief (410) 767-1713; e-mail: marc.blowe@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Simone Bratton, Chief (410) 767-1726; e-mail: simone.bratton@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF NURSING SERVICES
Dawnn N. Williams, Chief (410) 767-1596; e-mail: dawnn.williams@maryland.gov

NURSING HOMES & COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Susan P. Panek, Deputy Director (410) 767-6764; e-mail: susan.panek@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES
Jane A. Sacco, Chief (410) 767-6771; e-mail: jane.sacco@maryland.gov

POLICY & COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION
Susan J. Harrison, Director (410) 767-1434
e-mail: susan.harrison@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Rebecca R. Frechard, Chief (410) 767-1750; e-mail: rebecca.frechard@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Paul J. Messino, Chief (410) 767-8719; e-mail: paul.messino@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES POLICY
Molly K. Marra, Deputy Director (410) 767-5949; e-mail: molly.marra@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF IN-HOME SUPPORTS ASSURANCE SYSTEM
Whitney E. Moyer, Chief (410) 767-9723; e-mail: whitney.moyer@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS, & PHARMACY

(M00Q0102, formerly 32.17.01.02)
FY2017 appropriation: $23,909,908; authorized positions: 183.5
Craig P. Smalls, Acting Executive Director (410) 767-5420
e-mail: craig.smalls@maryland.gov

Darnyell T. (Dee) Stephens, Chief of Staff (410) 767-8180
e-mail: dee.stephens@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
John R. Bohns, Director (410) 767-1057; e-mail: john.bohns@maryland.gov

KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM
Carol A. Manning, Chief (410) 767-5004; e-mail: carol.manning@maryland.gov

MARYLAND PHARMACY PROGRAM
Athos P. Alexandrou, Director (410) 767-1455
e-mail: athos.alexandrou@maryland.gov
MARYLAND MEDICAID PHARMACY & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE
Staff: Athos P. Alexandrou (410) 767-1455; e-mail: athos.alexandrou@maryland.gov
https://mmcp.dhmh.maryland.gov/pap/pages/pharmacy-and-therapeutics-committee.aspx

DIVISION OF PHARMACY SERVICES
Dixit H. Shah, Deputy Director (410) 767-5369; e-mail: dixit.shah@maryland.gov

SENIOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(M00Q0111)
FY2017 appropriation: $18,007,569; authorized positions: 1
James S. (Sean) Stafford, Administrator (410) 767-5420; e-mail: sean.stafford@maryland.gov

SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
Craig P. Smalls, Director (410) 767-5450
e-mail: craig.smalls@maryland.gov
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Charlotte M. Krueger, Deputy Director (410) 767-5161; e-mail: charlotte.krueger@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF ADJUSTMENTS & PAYMENT AUDITING
Warren D. Greenwell, Acting Chief (410) 767-5174; e-mail: warren.greenwell@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF CLAIMS PROCESSING
Nevis D. Smith, Chief (410) 767-5178; e-mail: nevis.smith@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE PROBLEM RESOLUTION
Adrian E. Basey, Chief (410) 767-5361; e-mail: adrian.basey@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAID INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Matthew P. Asplen, Chief (410) 767-1057; e-mail: matt.asplen@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECOVERIES
Sharon S. Rubin, Esq., Chief (410) 767-5831; e-mail: sharon.rubin@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER RELATIONS
Patricia I. O'Brien, Chief (410) 767-6026; e-mail: pat.o'brien@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES
Patricia I. O'Brien, Chief (410) 767-6026; e-mail: pat.o'brien@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF SYSTEMS & LIAISON SERVICES
Patricia M. Leake, Director (410) 767-5365; e-mail: patricia.leake@maryland.gov

REGULATORY PROGRAMS

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

OFFICE OF APPOINTMENTS & EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
Kimberly A. Bennardi, Administrator (410) 767-4049
e-mail: kim.bennardi@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oaen/Pages/Index.aspx

STATE ACUPUNCTURE BOARD
Penny K. Heisler, Executive Director (410) 764-4766; 1-800-530-2481 (toll free); e-mail: penny.heisler@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bacc/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Thomas R. Ingegno, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2017
Jan Exler, 2018; Barbara R. Heller, Ph.D., 2018; Teal H. Beatty, 2019; Sheryl Hongsermeier, 2019; Peter G. Marinakis, Ph.D., 2019; Sherrie Trede Black, 2021.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS, HEARING AID DISPENSERS, & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Christopher J. Kelter, Executive Director (410) 764-4049; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: christopher.kelter@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/boardsahs/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
John M. Sloan, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Scott D. London, M.D., 2018; Billie Jo O'Donovan, 2018; Stacey Samuels Cole, Au.D., 2019; Tinita O. Kearney, 2019; Ellen Stein, 2019; John Walker Cummins, 2020; Jillian De Luca, 2020; Candace G. Robinson, 2020; George V. Sheckells, 2020; Heather M. Weinreich, M.D., 2020; Jennifer L. Mertes, Au.D., 2021; John J. Rouse, 2021.

STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS
James T. Merrow, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: james.merrow@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/crccp/Pages/Index.aspx

Albert A. Zachik, M.D., Chair (elected by Board, 1-year term)

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Ada P. Thomas, 2018; Dorenzer Thomas, 2018; Brady G. Daniels, 2019; Nicole Smith, 2019; Krystal Holland, 2021; Mark Jews, 2021.

Appointed by Children's Cabinet: William J. Frank

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Janet L. Furman; Albert A. Zachik, M.D.


Appointed by Secretary of Human Services: Darlene V. Ham

Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Sonya D. White-Norman

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Sheila F. Philip, J.D.

STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Laurie J. Sheffield-James, Executive Director (410) 764-4726; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
e-mail: laurie.sheffield-james@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/chiropractic/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Robert G. Frieman, D.C., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2020
Michael Fedorczyk, D.C., 2018; Ernestine Jones Jolivet, 2018; Kindra J. Ingram, D.C., 2019; Gregory C. Lewis, D.C., 2019; Gloria W. Boddie-Epps, 2020; Michael N. Moskowitz, D.C., 2020; Karen R. Munter, 2020.

STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS & THERAPISTS
Kimberly B. Link, J.D., Interim Executive Director (410) 764-4732; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: kimberly.link@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Carol A. Deel, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2017
Linda L. Allen-Benton, 2017; Lorraine G. Garcia, 2017; Meenakshi D. Gupta, 2017; Marcia L. Mityga, 2017; Susan Ann Tangires, 2017; Candice R. Dickens, 2018; Anna Blasetti de Jong, 2018; Risa L. Ganel, 2018; Amanda Bechtel, 2020; Sara B. Carlton, Ed.D., 2020; Aparna Ramaswamy, Ph.D., 2020; Mark Donovan, 2021.

Patricia H. Weathersbee, Advisor to Board (appointed by Governor)

BEHAVIOR ANALYST ADVISORY COMMITTEE

STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Tony W. Torain, J.D., Executive Director (410) 402-8518; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: tony.torain@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dental/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health and Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Arthur Chen-Shu Jee, D.M.D., President (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2021
Cheryl Bruce, 2018; Barry L. Cohan, D.D.S., 2018; James P. Goldsmith, D.M.D., 2018; Ronald F. Moser, D.D.S., 2018; Ali Behnia, D.M.D., 2019; Jane S. Casper, 2019; Louis G. DePaola, D.D.S., 2019; Arpana S. Verma, D.D.S., 2019; Stefan N. Miller, 2020; David A. Williams, D.D.S., 2020; Robert R. Windsor, D.D.S., 2020; Roslyn L. Chester, 2021; Margaret A. Kern, 2021; Allan J. Kroopnick, 2021; Hari K. Razdan, 2021.

STATE BOARD OF DIETETIC PRACTICE
Marie M. Savage, Administrator (410) 764-4741; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: marie.savage@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dietetic/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Lauren I. Mirkin, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2021
Betty R. Cooper, 2018; Erin Braunscheidel Duru, 2018; Margo S. Gladding, 2018; Chimene Castor, Ed.D., 2020; Nancy H. Ferrone, 2020; Concepcion Placiente, 2020; Laura C. Davis, 2021; William A. Hamilton, 2021.

STATE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS
James T. Merrow, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: james.merrow@maryland.gov
Donna Zickefoose, Deputy Director (410) 764-3512; e-mail: donna.zickefoose@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/behs/pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Bertram F. Nixon, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term), 2020
Amy M. Parrish, 2018; Karen L. Brandt, 2019; Veronica S. Dingle-Moore, 2019; Linda S. Rudie, 2019; Yvonne S. DeLoatch, 2020; Michael S. Pugh, 2020; Naomi Renee Howell, 2021; one vacancy.

STATE COMMISSION ON KIDNEY DISEASE
Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4799; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: eva.schwartz@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mdckd/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Bernard G. Jaar, M.D., Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2017
Edward S. Kraus, M.D., 2017; Susan R. Leon, R.N., 2018; Henita R. Schiff, 2018; Joan M. Wise, R.N., 2018; Denise J. Collins, 2019; Barry K. Hargrove, 2019; William L. Rayfield II, M.D., 2019; Donna S. Hanes, M.D., 2020; Paul E. Segal, D.O., 2020; Sumeska Thavarajah, M.D., 2020; Jeremy R. Yospin, M.D., 2021.

STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS
Laurie J. Sheffield-James, Executive Director (410) 764-4728; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: laurie.sheffield-james@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/massage/pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
David A. Cox, Chair (chosen by Board), 2021
Gloria W. Boddie-Epps, 2019; Paula K. Jilanis, 2019; Gwenda M. Harrison, 2020; Caitlin M. Thompson, 2020; Margaret A. Hayes, 2021; J. Paige Szymanski, 2021.


STATE BOARD OF MORTICIANS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Ruth Ann Arty, Executive Director (410) 764-4792; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: ruthann.arty@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bom/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Victor C. March, Sr., President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term), 2019
Kathy M. Blue, 2018; Camille A. Bryan, Ed.D., 2018; James K. Govoni, 2018; Mark E. Bailey, 2019; Robert H. Bradshaw, Jr., 2019; Wayne A. Cooper, Esq., 2019; D. Lynn Newman, 2019; Lynn A. Shuppel, 2019; Ahmed A. Elzaree, M.D., 2021; Michele P. Kutta, 2021.

STATE BOARD OF NURSING
(M00B0105, formerly M00A0105, M00P0205)
FY2017 appropriation: $9,123,419; authorized positions: 72
Richard A. Proctor, Interim Executive Director (410) 585-1923; 1-888-202-9861 (toll free)
e-mail: richard.proctor@maryland.gov
web: http://mbon.maryland.gov/pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Sabita Persaud, Ph.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Joycelin Lyn Kew, L.P.N., 2018; Charles A. Neustadt, 2018; Gregory D. Raymond, R.N., 2018; Mary Wheaton, L.P.N., 2018; Emalie J. Gibbons-Parker, 2019; Bonnie C. Oettinger, R.N., 2019; Gary N. Hicks, R.N., 2020; Lois V. Rosedom-Boyd, 2020; Laura V. Polk, Ph.D., 2021; Ann M. Turner, 2021; two vacancies.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Cheyenne Redd (410) 585-1913; e-mail: cheyenne.redd@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year term:
Joan Johnson, L.P.N., Chair

DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIFERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D. (410) 585-1902; e-mail: shirley.devaris@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms


ELECTROLOGY PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Staff: Ann E. Tyminski (410) 585-1923; e-mail: ann.tyminski@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms:
Debra L. Larson, Chair, 2017
Michelle Sperato, 2018; Margaret Carnathan, 2019.

NURSE ANESTHETIST PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: (410) 585-1926

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 3-year term:
Stephen Wilson, C.R.N.A., Chair


NURSE-MIDWIFE PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: (410) 585-1926

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 3-year term:
Anne Thompson, R.N., C.R.N.M., Chair


JOINT COMMITTEE ON NURSE-MIDWIFERY
Staff: (410) 585-1926

Appointed by State Board of Nursing & State Board of Physician Quality Assurance to 3-year term:
Lily Fountain, R.N., C.R.N.M., Chair


NURSE PRACTITIONER PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: (410) 585-1926

Thomasine Guberski, Chair


REHABILITATION COMMITTEE no. 1
Staff: Tonya Spruill (410) 585-1908; e-mail: mbonnursemonitoringdept@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing:
LaVerne G. Naesea, Chair


REHABILITATION COMMITTEE no. 2
Staff: Tonya Spruill (410) 585-1908; e-mail: mbonnursemonitoringdept@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing:
LaVerne G. Naesea, Chair


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Tyera N. Sheppard, Director (410) 585-1954
e-mail: tyera.sheppard@maryland.gov

ADVANCED PRACTICE CERTIFICATION
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 585-1909


BACKGROUND REVIEW
Dorothy R. Haynes, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1952
e-mail: dorothy.haynes@maryland.gov

DISCIPLINE & COMPLIANCE
Keva S. Jackson-McCoy, R.N., Coordinator (410) 585-1953
e-mail: keva.jackson@maryland.gov

EDUCATION
Patricia H. Kennedy, R.N., Ed.D., Director (410) 585-1922
e-mail: patricia.kennedy@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Marvin R. Bell, Director (410) 585-1950
e-mail: marvin.bell@maryland.gov

INVESTIGATIONS
Elaine M. Cone, R.N., Director (410) 585-1919
e-mail: elaine.cone@maryland.gov

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
Cheyenne Redd, R.N., Director (410) 585-1913
e-mail: cheyenne.redd@maryland.gov

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Vacancy, Director (410) 585-1910


POLICY ANALYSIS & LEGISLATION
Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1902
e-mail: shirley.devaris@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
Ronda Butler Washington, Executive Director (410) 764-4750; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: ronda.washington@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bonha/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Felicia W. Anthony, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2018
Timothy J. Berry, 2017; Thomas Edmondson, M.D., 2017; Bernardine Lawrence-Gregory, 2017; John Lee White, 2017; Charell N. McFarland, 2018; Debra K. Buckalew, 2020; Patricia A. Cash, Pharm.D., 2020; Kelly Smith Friedman, 2020; Jennifer L. Goldsborough, R.N., 2020; Belinda B. Strayhorn, 2020; one vacancy.

Representing Office of Health Care Quality: Margaret A. Heald

Ex officio: vacancy, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE
Donna M. Ashman, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 402-8560; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
e-mail: donna.ashman@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/botp/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Wanda R. Banks, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2018
Kimberly A. Goodman, 2019; Marylin Pierre, Esq., 2019; Kim. W. Sands, O.T.D., 2019; Daniel Martin, 2020; Capt. Edward J. Quinn, 2021; Sarah M. Quirk, 2021.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Patricia G. Bennett, Administrator (410) 764-4710; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: patricia.bennett@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/optometry/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Andrew J. Doyle, O.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term), 2020
Frederick J. Walsh, Ph.D., 2018; Brian T. Woolf, O.D., 2018; Mesheca C. Bunyon, O.D., 2019; Kelechi Mezu-Nnabue, O.D., 2020; Rona D. Pepper, 2020; Francisco Burgos, O.D., 2021.

STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Deena N. Speights-Napata, Executive Director (410) 764-4755; 1-800-542-4964 (toll free); e-mail: deena.speights-napata@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/pharmacy/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer member also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Mitra Z. Gavgani, Pharm.D., President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2018
Roderick G. Peters, 2018; Zeno W. St. Cyr II, 2018; Daniel M. Ashby, 2019; Efstratios Bouyoukas, 2019; Ellen H. Yankellow, 2019; Jennifer L. Hardesty, Pharm.D., 2020; Kevin M. Morgan, 2020; Brenda M. Oliver, 2020; Karla Evans, Pharm.D., 2021; Neil B. Leikach, 2021; Rhonda M. Toney, 2021.

PHARMACY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Pharmacy

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Carlton A. Curry, Esq., Executive Director (410) 764-4752; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: carlton.curry@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bphte/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Krystal Lighty, Chair (chosen by Board in Aug., 1-year term), 2018
Sumesh Thomas, 2018; Meredith J. Levert, 2019; Kimberly Rotondo, 2019; Stephen C. Bauer, D.P.T., 2020; Donna Richmond, R.N., 2020; Michelle Finnegan, 2021; Karen Gordes, Ph.D., 2021.

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIANS
(M00B0106, formerly M00A0106, M00P0206)
FY2017 appropriation: $10,128,635; authorized positions: 68.5
Christine A. Farrelly, Executive Director (410) 764-4777; 1-800-492-6836 (toll free); e-mail: christine.farrelly@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/physicians/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Damean W. E. Freas, D.O., Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term), 2018
Brenda George Baker, 2016; Gary J. Della'Zanna, D.O., 2017; Robert P. Roca, M.D., 2017; Edward J. Brody, 2018; Ira D. Kornbluth, M.D., 2018; Martha C. Schaerr, 2018; Arun Bhandari, M.D., 2019; Charles J. Gast, 2019; Kevin D. Pereira, M.D., 2019; Beryl J. Rosenstein, M.D., 2019; Thomas M. Walsh, M.D., 2019; Marie-Alberte Boursiquot, M.D., 2020; Lisa A. Burgess, M.D., 2020; Jon S. Frank, 2020; Dalila Harvey-Granger, M.D., 2020; Ann Marie Stephenson, D.O., 2020; Mark S. Dills, 2021; Mark D. Olszyk, M.D., 2021; Maxine E. Turnipseed, 2021; Scott J. Wiesenberger, M.D., 2021; one vacancy.

ATHLETIC TRAINER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Karl R. Bailey, Chair, 2017
Lori E. Bristow, 2017; Valerie E. Cothran, M.D., 2017; Theresa A. Lewis, 2017; Andrew Morris Tucker, M.D., 2017; John M. Bielawski, 2018; Richard Peret, Jr., 2018; Benita Edwards Wilson, 2018; Cheryl A. Lee-Pow, D.C., 2019; Christina M. Morganti, M.D., 2019; Heather A. Weesner, 2019.

INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW PANEL

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS FORMULARY COUNCIL
Christina G. Marrongelli, Pharm.D., Chair (chosen by State Board of Physicians)


Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year terms: Brenda G. Baker; Melissa A. Clark, M.D.; Paul Faust, N.D.; Joylene John-Sowah, M.D.; Carrie A. Runde, N.D.


Ex officio: Jinlene Chan, M.D., Acting Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year terms:
Kevin Passero, N.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2017
Nicole M. Farmer, M.D., 2018; Mark D. Olszyk, M.D., 2018; Carrie Anne Runde Paddock, N.D., 2020; Eldon S. Miller, Ph.D., 2021.

PERFUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Chad W. Wierscke, Chair, 2020
Murtaza Y. Dawood, M.D., 2018; Patrick N. Odonokor, 2018; Theresa A. Lewis, 2019; Holly J. Tannehill, 2019; Jeffrey Scott Sagel, D.O., 2020.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Anthony J. Raneri, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2018
Lee Edward Schwab, M.D., 2017; Jennifer E. Norris, 2018; Brenda George Baker, 2019; Thomas M. Walsh, M.D., 2019; Natalie Orbach, 2020; George T. Sobieralski, 2020.

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Jacob F. Collen, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2019
Katherine S. Maul Buki, M.D., 2017; Ashura W. Buckley, M.D., 2018; Brenda McKinley, 2018; Theresa Banks, 2019; Norman M. Schubert, 2019; Angela C. Dawson, 2020.

RADIATION THERAPY, RADIOGRAPHY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY, & RADIOLOGY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Amy Taylor, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2019
Darrell W. McIndoe, M.D., 2016; Jonathan A. Lerner, P.A.-C., 2017; Simul Dinesh Parikh, M.D., 2018; Mary McCormick, 2019; Kamau J. Nkenge, 2019; Ryan Carroll, 2020; Lynn Harris-McCorkle, M.D., 2020; Theresa A. Lewis, 2020; one vacancy.

RESPIRATORY-CARE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
John E. Brown, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2020
Karen A. Goodison, 2018; Joseph Rabin, M.D., 2018; Christopher M. Franklin, M.D., 2019; Carroll T. Reese, 2019; Thomas French, 2020; one vacancy.

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Ellen Douglas Smith, Deputy Director (410) 764-2477
e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, & POLICY
Yemisi Koya, M.D., J.D., Director (410) 764-4772; e-mail: yemisi.koya@maryland.gov

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Chris Triplett, Chief (410) 764-4778; e-mail: chris.triplett@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH, COMPLIANCE & LICENSURE
Ellen Douglas Smith, Deputy Director (410) 764-2477
e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH & LICENSURE
Ellen Douglas Smith, Chief (410) 764-5973; e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE UNIT
Maureen Sammons, Manager (410) 764-2480; e-mail: maureen.sammons@maryland.gov

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE
Felicia J. Wright, Chief (410) 764-2460; e-mail: felicia.wright@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4784; 1-866-253-8461 (toll free); e-mail: eva.schwartz@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mbpme/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Phillip M. Cohen, D.P.M., President (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term), 2017
Craig S. Friedman, D.P.M., 2018; Zachary L. Chattler, D.P.M., 2019; H. David Gottlieb, D.P.M., 2020; Frona L. Kroopnick, 2020; Yvonne U. Umezurike, D.P.M., 2020; Sharon Bunch, 2021.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Lorraine W. Smith, Executive Director (410) 764-4786; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: lorraine.smith@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/psych/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Neal R. Morris, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2021
Linda Berg-Cross, Ph.D, 2018; Cyndie M. Buckson, Psy.D., 2018; Lydia McCargo-Redd, 2018; Irene W. Leigh, Ph.D., 2020; Reginald Nettles, Ph.D., 2020; Raj Razdan, 2020; Christopher L. Bishop, Psy.D., 2021; James F. Gormally, Ph.D., 2021.

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
Stanley E. Weinstein, Ph.D., Executive Director (410) 764-4788; 1-877-526-2541 (toll free); e-mail: stanley.weinstein@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Denise A. Capaci, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2019
Joyce A. Bell, Ph.D., 2018; Karen L. Richards, 2018; Mary L. Sayres, 2019; Aimee E. Williams, 2019; Angela D. Anderson-Smith, 2020; Mark R. Lannon, 2020; Letha Faye Meyer Moszer, 2020; Wrenn Skidmore, 2020; Gerard M. Farrell, 2021; Sherryl L. Silberman, 2021; Nicholette K. Smith-Bligen, 2021.

MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Allan A. Anderson, M.D., Chair, 2019
Maritha R. Gay, 2018; Anthony C. Wisniewski, Esq., 2018; J. Wayne Howard, 2019; Julia Wagner, 2019; Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D., 2020; Barry P. Ronan, 2020; Carol I. Simmons, Ph.D., 2020; Elizabeth Leung Chung, 2021; Scott T. Gibson, 2021; Erica I. Shelton, M.D., 2021.

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2018
Garret A. Falcone, 2014; John E. Fleig, Jr., 2016; Diane Stollenwerk, 2017; Stephen B. Thomas, Ph.D., 2017; Frances B. Phillips, R.N., 2018; Maureen Carr-York, Esq., 2018; Elizabeth Anne Hafey, Esq., 2019; Gerard S. O'Connor, M.D., 2019; Michael J. O'Grady, Ph.D., 2019; Cassandra B. Tomarchio, 2019; Andrew N. Pollak, M.D., 2020; Randolph S. Sergent, Esq., 2020; Marcus Li Wang, 2020; one vacancy.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER-CARRIER WORK GROUP
Staff: Erin M. Dorrien (410) 764-3284; e-mail: erin.dorrien@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Bridget A. Zombro, Associate Deputy Director (410) 764-3558
e-mail: bridget.zombro@maryland.gov

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Erin M. Dorrien, Chief (410) 764-3284
e-mail: erin.dorrien@maryland.gov

LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Suellen Wideman, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3326; e-mail: suellen.wideman@maryland.gov
Siobhan K. Madison, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3263; e-mail: siobhan.madison@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR ANALYSIS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Linda M. Bartnyska, Director (410) 764-3782
e-mail: linda.bartnyska@maryland.gov

COST & QUALITY ANALYSIS
Kenneth Yeates-Trotman, Chief (410) 764-3557
e-mail: kenneth.yeates-trotman@maryland.gov

DATABASE & APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
Leslie M. LaBrecque, Chief (410) 764-3385
e-mail: leslie.labrecque@maryland.gov

NETWORK OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS
Levone T. Ward, Sr., Chief (410) 764-3486
e-mail: levone.ward@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Paul E. Parker, Director (410) 764-3261
e-mail: paul.parker@maryland.gov

ACUTE CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Eileen T. Fleck, Chief (410) 764-3287
e-mail: eileen.fleck@maryland.gov

CERTIFICATE OF NEED
Kevin R. McDonald, Chief (410) 764-5982
e-mail: kevin.mcdonald@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Linda W. Cole, Chief (410) 764-3337
e-mail: linda.cole@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIVE CARE DELIVERY
P. David Sharp, Ph.D., Director (410) 764-3578
e-mail: dsharp@maryland.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Angela Evatt, Chief (410) 764-3574
e-mail: angela.evatt@maryland.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Nicole A. Majewski, Chief (410) 764-3839
e-mail: nicole.majewski@maryland.gov

PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME
Melanie R. Cavaliere, Chief (410) 764-3282
e-mail: melanie.cavaliere@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR QUALITY MEASUREMENT & REPORTING
Theressa E. Lee, Director (410) 764-3328
e-mail: theressa.lee@maryland.gov

HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN QUALITY & PERFORMANCE & LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY INITIATIVE
Sherma Charlemagne-Badal, Chief (410) 764-3483
e-mail: sherma.cbadal@maryland.gov


HOSPITAL QUALITY INITIATIVE
Courtney M. Carta, Acting Chief (410) 764-3257
e-mail: courtney.carta@maryland.gov

STATE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Nelson J. Sabatini, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2018
George H. Bone, M.D., 2018; Victoria W. Bayless, 2019; Jack C. Keane, 2019; Joseph R. Antos, 2020; John M. Colmers, 2021; Adam E. Kane, Esq., 2021.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POPULATION-BASED & PATIENT-CENTERED PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Staff: Kathleen K. (Katie) Wunderlich (410) 764-2605, ext. 2591; e-mail: katie.wunderlich@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Health Services Cost Review Commission:
David Blumenthal, M.D.; Chester (Chet) Burrell; Robert A. Chrencik; Carmela Coyle; Vincent DeMarco, J.D.; Willarda V. Edwards, M.D.; Dean Farley, Ph.D.; Margaret M. (Peggy) Naleppa, Dr.M.; Leni Preston; Gene M. Ransom III; Tricia C. Roddy; Joseph P. Ross; David S. Salkever, Ph.D.; Kevin J. Sexton; Gary B. Simmons; Eric R. Wagner.

Ex officio: Donna R. Kinzer, Executive Director, State Health Services Cost Review Commission.

CENTER FOR CLINICAL & FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Chris L. Peterson, Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: chris.peterson@maryland.gov

POLICY ANALYSIS
Claudine T. Williams, Associate Director (410) 764-2561
e-mail: claudine.williams@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR ENGAGEMENT & ALIGNMENT
Kathleen K. (Katie) Wunderlich, Director (410) 764-2605, ext. 2591
e-mail: katie.wunderlich@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Xavier Colo, Associate Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: xavier.colo@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR POPULATION-BASED METHODOLOGIES
Vacancy, Director (410) 764-2673


PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Alyson B. Schuster, Ph.D., Associate Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: alyson.schuster@maryland.gov

QUALITY INITIATIVE
Dianne S. Feeney, Associate Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: dianne.feeney@maryland.gov

RESEARCH & METHODOLOGY
Nduka U. (Andy) Udom, Associate Director (410) 764-2584
e-mail: nduka.udom@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR REVENUE & COMPLIANCE
Gerard J. (Jerry) Schmith, Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: jerry.schmith@maryland.gov

AUDIT COMPLIANCE
Dennis N. Phelps, Associate Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: dennis.phelps@maryland.gov

RATE REGULATION
Brian W. Morton, Associate Director (410) 764-2562
e-mail: brian.morton@maryland.gov

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