DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE

Gayle Jordan-Randolph, M.D., Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health & Disabilities (410) 767-3167
Charles J. Milligan, Jr., J.D., Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing (410) 767-4139
Thomas H. Kim, Deputy Secretary, Operations (410) 767-6505
Laura Herrera, M.D., Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services (410) 767-6525
Joshua N. Auerbach, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1860

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

• 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 Care Innovations
• Health Improvement Process, State (SHIP)
• Medical Assistance (Medicaid): 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Pharmacy Assistance: 1-800-226-2142 (toll free)
• Smoking Stops Here: 1-800-QUIT-NOW; 1-866-463-4373 (toll free)

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Patrick D. Dooley, Chief of Staff & Assistant Secretary for Regulatory Affairs (410) 767-0907; e-mail: patrick.dooley@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief Medical Officer (410) 767-0938
Lisa J. Ellis, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 767-6510; e-mail: lisa.ellis@maryland.gov
Paula C. Hollinger, Associate Director, Health Workforce (410) 764-4682; e-mail: paula.hollinger@maryland.gov

WORK GROUP ON CANCER CLUSTERS & ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES OF CANCER
Staff: Meredith Truss (410) 767-5641; e-mail: meredith.truss@maryland.gov


Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: not yet appointed

STATE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM
Staff: Joan Patterson (410) 767-6727; e-mail: joan.patterson@maryland.gov
web: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/mch/sitepages/cfr-home.aspx

Appointed by Governor:
Richard Lichenstein, M.D., Chair (chosen by Team)
Tim C. Allen; Mary C. Gentile; Roger J. Lerner, Esq.; Laurel Anne Moody; John Rusinko; Allen R. Walker, M.D.; Anntinette D. Williams.

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

Ex officio: Betty A. Stemley, designee of Attorney General; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Vernice McKee, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Jennifer Maehr, M.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Joseph Gamble, designee of Secretary of State Police; Lynne Muller, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Anne Sheridan, Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children; Ling Li, M.D., designee of Chief Medical Examiner; David Putsche, designee of Director, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Administration; Hal Sommers, designee of Deputy Director, Division of Vital Records; Ernest M. Reitz, Esq., designee of President, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association.

LONG-TERM CARE REFORM WORK GROUP
Staff: Tricia Roddy (410) 767-5809; e-mail: tricia.roddy@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Catherine Anderson; Rawl Andrews; Nancy J. Bond; Barbara A. Brookmyer, M.D.; John R. Burton, M.D.; Kimberly Burton; James Chambers; Christine Crabbs; Kelli M. Cummings; Cynthia Demarest; Joseph DeMattos, Jr.; Michele Douglas; Lori Doyle; Garret A. Falcone; Elizabeth A. Flury; Jason A. Frank; Merrill Friedman; Tonya K. Gilchrist; Gayle Hafner; Stephanie A. Hull; Marie C. Ickrath; Danna L. Kaufman; Carol Lienhard; Theodore L. Meyerson; Peter V. Rabins, M.D.; Michael Robbins; Sushant Sidh; Jeffery Spight; C. David Ward; Clare Whitbeck; Cathy Willis; four vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President: Edward J. Kasemeyer; Thomas M. Middleton

Appointed by House Speaker: Susan W. Krebs; one vacancy.

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

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D., Chair
Janyne Althaus, M.D.; Carla L. Bailey, Ph.D.; Bonnie S. Birkel; Lillian R. Blackmon, M.D.; May H. Blanchard, M.D.; C. Patrick Chaulk, M.D.; Rex W. Cowdry, M.D.; W. Christopher Golden, M.D.; Nancy B. Grimm, J.D.; Linda S. Grossman, M.D.; Frederick S. Guckes, M.D.; Bernard Guyer, M.D.; Isabelle L. Horon, Dr.P.H.; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H.; Virginia A. Keane, M.D.; Michael E. Lantz, M.D.; Ling Li, M.D.; Richard Lichenstein, M.D.; Russell W. Moy, M.D.; Mary G. Mussman, M.D.; Pamela S. Putman; Gene M. Ransom III, Esq.; Kathleen Rebbert-Franklin; Donald Shell, M.D.; Robin S. Waddell.

ADVISORY BOARD ON PRESCRIPTION-DRUG MONITORING
Staff: Michael A. Baier (410) 402-8643; e-mail: michael.baier@maryland.gov
web: http://adaa.dhmh.maryland.gov/pdmp/sitepages/pdmp_advisory_board_members.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 3-year terms:
Laura Herrera, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)

J. Ramsay Farah, M.D.; Vinu Ganti, M.D.; Gail Amalia B. Katz; Howard R. Schiff. Terms expire 2013.

Capt. Daniel D. Alioto; Howard Blumenfeld; Faryal Qureshi, Pharm.D.; Thelma B. Wright, M.D. Terms expire 2014.

Hoover Adger, Jr., M.D.; Janet M. Beebe; Janet Getzey Hart; Orlee Panitch, M.D. Terms expire 2015.

Ex officio: Laura Herrera, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Michael N. Souranis, President, State Board of Pharmacy; Andrea L. Mathias, M.D., Chair, State Board of Physicians; Nancy D. Adams, R.N., President, State Board of Nursing; Sharon Krumm, Ph.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission.

COUNSEL
Joshua N. Auerbach, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1860; e-mail: joshua.auerbach@maryland.gov
Kathleen A. Ellis, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-1867; e-mail: kathleen.ellis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Dori B. Henry, Director (410) 767-3536
e-mail: dori.henry@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/publicrelations/

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Karen Black, Director (410) 767-6490
e-mail: karen.black@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Rodney E. Taylor, Executive Director (410) 767-6600
e-mail: rodney.taylor@maryland.gov

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

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

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Marie L. Grant, Director (410) 767-6481
e-mail: marie.grant@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/govrmrel/

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

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

BOARD OF REVIEW
Staff: vacancy (410) 767-6504


Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Anne R. Cullen, Chair (chosen by Governor from public members), 2016
Charles J. Gast, 2014; Janelle J. Jordan, Esq., 2015; Betty Makell Coleman, 2016; two vacancies.

OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY
(M00B0103, formerly M00A0103, M00P0301, 32.16.03)
FY2014 appropriation: $18,517,929; authorized positions:
Patricia T. (Tricia) Nay, M.D., Acting Director (410) 402-8002
e-mail: patricia.nay@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/ohcq

ABUSER REGISTRY WORK GROUP
Staff: Frank E. Johnson, D.B.A. (410) 402-8003; e-mail: frank.johnson@maryland.gov

POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
Frank E. Johnson, D.B.A., Director (410) 402-8003
e-mail: frank.johnson@maryland.gov

Patricia T. (Tricia) Nay, M.D., Medical Director (410) 402-8055
e-mail: patricia.nay@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES
John B. Schell, Administrator (410) 402-8009
e-mail: john.schell@maryland.gov

HMO & HOSPITAL LICENSURE PROGRAM
Renee B. Webster, Assistant Director (410) 402-8016
e-mail: renee.webster@maryland.gov

NURSING HOME TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNIT
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 402-8008

FEDERAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
Margaret A. Heald, Deputy Director (410) 402-8104
e-mail: margie.heald@maryland.gov

AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES PROGRAM
Barbara Fagan, Manager (410) 402-8040
e-mail: barbara.fagan@maryland.gov

LABORATORY LICENSURE PROGRAM
Paul Celli, Manager (410) 402-8022
e-mail: paul.celli@maryland.gov

NURSING HOME LICENSURE PROGRAM
Vanessa Leuthold, Manager (410) 402-8144
e-mail: vanessa.leuthold@maryland.gov

STATE PROGRAMS DIVISION
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 402-8048


ADULT MEDICAL DAYCARE
Cheryl Reddick, Manager (410) 402-8135
e-mail: cheryl.reddick@maryland.gov

ASSISTED-LIVING LICENSURE PROGRAM
Cheryl Reddick, Manager (410) 402-8217
e-mail: cheryl.reddick@maryland.gov

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LICENSURE PROGRAM
Jennifer S. Baker, Manager (410) 402-8089
e-mail: jennifer.baker@maryland.gov

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
Jacqueline Cooper, Manager (410) 402-8054
e-mail: jacqueline.cooper@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Thomas V. Russell, Inspector General (410) 767-5784
e-mail: thomas.russell@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/oig/

AUDITS DIVISION
Ellwood L. (Woody) Hall, Jr., Assistant Inspector General (410) 767-5684
e-mail: ellwood.hall@maryland.gov
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
Staff: Gay Hutchen (410) 767-8448; e-mail: gay.hutchen@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Patricia M. Alt, Ph.D., Chair
David S. B. Blythe, M.D.; Claudia E. Gray, R.N.; Robert L. Hayman, Jr., Ph.D.; Lisa S. Hovermale, M.D.; Clark J. Lee, Esq.; Jason M. Noel, Pharm.D.; Emily M. Rody, J.D.; Patricia Ryan.

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
Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H., Director (410) 767-7117
e-mail: carlessia.hussein@maryland.gov
web: www.mdhealthdisparities.org

Arlee W. Gist, Deputy Director (410) 767-1052
e-mail: arlee.gist@maryland.gov

CIGARETTE RESTITUTION FUND PROGRAM

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DISABILITIES

Rianna P. Brown, Chief of Staff (410) 767-1909
e-mail: rianna.brown@maryland.gov
COMMUNITY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT RATE COMMISSION
Staff: Sudha Surode (410) 402-7464; e-mail: sudha.sarode@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/csrrc/

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Jillian Aldebron, J.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2014
Patsy B. Blackshear, Ph.D.; Kia Brown; Rebecca L. M. Fuller, Ph.D.; Jeffrey W. Richardson; Thomas M. Sizemore; Timothy R. Wiens. Terms expire 2014.

MORTALITY & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Nancy Hatch (410) 767-5631; e-mail: nancy.hatch@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 3-year terms:
Sarah B. Sorensen, Chair, 2008
Miriam H. Levy, 2008; Phyllis S. Zolotorrow, 2008; Douglas Lee Boggs, 2009; Marcy R. Hyatt, 2009; Vicki A. Mills, 2009; Roger Peele, M.D., 2009; Keith R. Peterson, 2009; Zabiulla Ali, M.D., 2010; Barrett L. Cisney, 2010; Lisa M. Cuozzo, 2010; Thomas K. Hicks, 2010; A. Joyce Lipman, 2010; Joan M. Rumenap, 2010; LaVon J. Magruder, 2011; Mary G. Mussman, 2011.

Ex officio: Gayle Jordan-Randolph, M.D., Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health & Disabilities; Patricia T. Nay, M.D., Acting Director, Office of Health Care Quality.

CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE & MENTAL DISORDERS
Patricia B. Miedusiewski, Administrator (410) 402-8402
e-mail: pat.miedusiewski@maryland.gov

FORENSIC SERVICES
Darrell M. Nearon, J.D., Ph.D., Director (410) 724-3177
e-mail: darrell.nearon@maryland.gov

RESIDENT GRIEVANCE SYSTEM
Stacy Reid-Swain, Esq., Director (410) 767-6888
e-mail: stacy.reid-swain@maryland.gov

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE ADMINISTRATION

Susan Jenkins, Acting Deputy Director (410) 402-8615
e-mail: sue.jenkins@maryland.gov

Lisa Hadley, M.D., Medical Director (410) 402-8446
e-mail: lisa.hadley@maryland.gov

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy, Chief (410) 402-8581


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Trena Bumbray, Acting Division Director (410) 402-8685
e-mail: trena.bumbray@maryland.gov

Sunya S. Smith, Webmaster (410) 402-8667
e-mail: sunya.smith@maryland.gov

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Marion Katsereles, Division Director (410) 402-8610
e-mail: marion.katsereles@maryland.gov

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANTS
Kristen Johnson, Manager (410) 402-8670
e-mail: kristen.johnson@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES SECTION
Connie Martin, Supervisor (410) 402-8671
e-mail: connie.martin@maryland.gov

GRANTS SECTION
Allison Borzymowski, Chief (410) 402-8577
e-mail: allison.borzymowski@maryland.gov

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION
Donald L. Hall, Division Director (410) 402-8590
e-mail: donald.hall@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE SECTION
Rhonda W. Callum, Chief (410) 402-8638
e-mail: rhonda.callum@maryland.gov

LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS SECTION
Bonita Ciurca, Chief (410) 402-8596
e-mail: bonita.ciurca@maryland.gov

TOBACCO COMPLIANCE SECTION
Janet Reaves, Chief (410) 402-8632
e-mail: janet.reaves@maryland.gov

RECOVERY-ORIENTED SYSTEM OF CARE DIVISION
Susan Jenkins, Director (410) 402-8580
e-mail: sue.jenkins@maryland.gov

ACCESS TO RECOVERY
Deborah A. Green, Chief (410) 402-8592
e-mail: deborah.green@maryland.gov

REGIONAL SERVICES
Bruce Meade, Manager (410) 402-8637; e-mail: bruce.meade@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Manager (410) 402-8682

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Michelle Darling, Manager (410) 402-8582
e-mail: michelle.darling@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES


RESEARCH DIVISION
William T. Rusinko, Director (410) 402-8661
e-mail: william.rusinko@maryland.gov

PRESCRIPTION-DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM
Michael A. Baier, Coordinator (410) 402-8643
e-mail: michael.baier@maryland.gov
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: five vacancies

STATEWIDE PROJECTS
Eugenia W. Conolly, Director (410) 402-8630
e-mail: eugenia.conolly@maryland.gov

JUSTICE SERVICES
Nicolle Birckhead, Acting Chief (410) 402-8595
e-mail: nicolle.birckhead@maryland.gov

WOMEN'S SERVICES
Suzette Tucker, Manager (410) 402-8648
e-mail: suzette.tucker@maryland.gov

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION

FINANCE
Gerald A. Skaw, Assistant Director & Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-5633; e-mail: gerald.skaw@maryland.gov


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

PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 767-5631

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Rhonda K. Workman, Assistant Director (410) 767-5600; e-mail: rhonda.workman@maryland.gov

Stanley J. Butkus, Ph.D., Deputy Director (410) 767-5652
e-mail: stanley.butkus@maryland.gov

COURT-INVOLVED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Leslie 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

CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Cathy L. Marshall, R.N., Acting Regional Director (410) 234-8200
e-mail: cathy.marshall@maryland.gov

EASTERN SHORE REGION
Kimberly Gscheidle, Regional Director (410) 334-6922
e-mail: kimberly.gscheidle@maryland.gov

HOLLY CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00M0501, formerly 32.13.05)
FY2014 appropriation: $18,105,207; authorized positions: 251.5
Shelly Amick, Director (410) 572-6201
e-mail: shelly.amick@maryland.gov
web: http://ddamaryland.org/holly/
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
W. Marshall Rickert, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 2-year term), 2015
Linda D. Scherer, 2013; Darrell K. Wilson, 2013; Maxine C. Johnson, 2014; Denise M. Copeland, 2015; Amanda V. Erickson, 2016; James W. Hartstein, 2016.

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

SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGION
Janice Stallworth, Acting Regional Director (301) 362-5120
e-mail: janice.stallworth@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND REGION
Brenda Williamson, Acting Regional Director (240) 313-3875
e-mail: brenda.williamson@maryland.gov

POTOMAC CENTER (Hagerstown)
(M00M0701, formerly 32.13.07)
FY2014 appropriation: $11,841,627; authorized positions: 134
Cathy L. Marshall, R.N., Director (240) 313-3500
e-mail: cathy.marshall@maryland.gov
web: http://ddamaryland.org/potomac/
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
R, Noel Brady, Chair (chosen by Board, 4-year term), 2011
Debra H. Godlove, 2010; William D. Wantling, 2011; Stephen L. Hummel, 2012; Judith A. Peisen, Ph.D., 2012; R. Lee Downey, 2013; Sarah P. Miller, 2013.

MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION

HEALTH CARE FINANCING

MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Carrol D. Barnes (410) 767-5647; e-mail: carrol.barnes@maryland.gov
web: http://mmcp.dhmh.maryland.gov/sitepages/maryland%20medicaid%20advisory%20committee.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Kevin Lindamood, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene), 2014

Ann L. Rasenberger, J.D.; Charles I. Shubin, M.D.; Grace P. Williams; Tyan Williams. Terms expire 2012.

Patricia Arzuaga, J.D.; Floyd D. Hartley; Virginia Keane, M.D.; C. David Ward. Terms expire 2013.

Christine Bailey; Michele Douglas; Kerry Lessard; Lesley Wallace. Terms expire 2014.

Salliann Alborn; Winnifred J. Booker, D.D.S.; Joseph DeMattos, Jr.; Lori Doyle; Susan Phelps; Norbert R. Robinson; Samuel L. Ross, M.D.; Sheldon J. Stein. Terms expire 2015.

Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley, 2012; C. Anthony Muse, 2012.

Appointed by House Speaker: Robert A. Costa, 2012; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, 2012; Heather R. Mizeur, 2015.

Ex officio: Rosemary W. Malone, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Michael J. (Ben) Steffen, Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; Ulder J. Tillman, M.D., designee of Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

OFFICE OF FINANCE
(M00Q0105)
FY2014 appropriation: $2,760,682; authorized positions:
Audrey Parham-Stewart, Director (410) 767-1394
e-mail: audrey.parham-stewart@maryland.gov

BUDGET, REVENUE & ACCOUNTING
Henry J. (Hank) Fitzer, Deputy Director (410) 767-5186; e-mail: hank.fitzer@maryland.gov

MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM ANALYSIS & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Linette R. Greer, Deputy Director (410) 767-5427; e-mail: linette.greer@maryland.gov

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

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

OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES

(M00Q0109)
FY2014 appropriation: $12,727,583; authorized positions:
Debra J. Ruppert, Executive Director (410) 767-6057
e-mail: debbie.ruppert@maryland.gov

Patricia A. Nowakowski, Director (410) 767-8180
e-mail: patricia.nowakowski@maryland.gov

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

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ENROLLMENT & CALL CENTER
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5454

Recipient hotline: (410) 767-5800; 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
MAC provider hotline: (410) 767-5460; 1-800-934-6704 (toll free)
Medicaid provider hotline: (410) 767-5503; 1-800-445-1159 (toll free)

ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION
Audree Watkins, Acting Deputy Director (410) 767-4513
e-mail: audree.watkins@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - ADULT
Paige Vance, Chief (410) 767-3197; e-mail: paige.vance@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - CHILD & DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Audree Watkins, Chief (410) 767-8268; e-mail: audree.watkins@maryland.gov

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

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY POLICY & TRAINING
Marie McLendon, Chief (410) 767-1472; e-mail: marie.mclendon@maryland.gov
MEDICAL QUALITY CONTROL & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Loran Lewis, Supervisor (410) 767-7389; e-mail: loran.lewis@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES

(M00Q0104, formerly 32.17.01.04)
FY2014 appropriation: $25,544,116; authorized positions:
Susan J. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 767-1432
e-mail: susan.tucker@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Jeri M. Bentley, Chief (410) 767-3520; e-mail: jeri.bentley@maryland.gov

HEALTHCHOICE & ACUTE CARE ADMINISTRATION
Diane C. Herr, Director (410) 767-5204
e-mail: diane.herr@maryland.gov

ACUTE CARE
Michelle (Shelly) Lehner, Deputy Director (410) 767-5204; e-mail: michelle.lehner@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Margaret Berman, Chief (410) 767-1903; e-mail: margaret.berman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF DENTAL, CLINICS & LABORATORY SERVICES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5706

DIVISION OF HOSPITAL SERVICES
Stephanie Oliver, Chief (410) 767-1722; e-mail: stephanie.oliver@maryland.gov

MANAGED CARE
Nadine L. Smith, Deputy Director (410) 767-1483; e-mail: nadine.smith@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE CUSTOMER RELATIONS
J. Bobbe Frasier, Chief (410) 767-1694; e-mail: bobbe.frasier@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Glendora L. Finch, Chief (410) 767-1482; e-mail: glendora.finch@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Mark A. Leeds, Director (410) 767-6770
e-mail: mark.leeds@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-1712
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Simone Cook, Chief (410) 767-1739; e-mail: simone.cook@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF LIVING-AT-HOME WAIVER
Marlana Hutchinson, Chief (410) 767-7479; e-mail: marlana.hutchinson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF OUTREACH & CARE COORDINATION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-4795

NURSING HOMES & COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Susan Panek, Deputy Director (410) 767-6770; e-mail: susan.panek@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Marc A. Blowe, Chief (410) 767-1444; e-mail: marc.blowe@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES
Jane A. Sacco, Chief (410) 767-1736; e-mail: jane.sacco@maryland.gov

NURSING & WAIVER SERVICES
Sandra Brownell, Deputy Director (410) 767-5220; e-mail: sandra.brownell@maryland.gov

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

DIVISION OF NURSING SERVICES
Dawnn Williams, Chief (410) 767-1448; e-mail: dawnn.williams@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF WAIVER PROGRAMS
Jane L. Wessely, Chief (410) 767-5220; e-mail: jane.wessely@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS, & PHARMACY

(M00Q0102, formerly 32.17.01.02)
FY2014 appropriation: $24,254,742; authorized positions:
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 767-5420


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

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6008
KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM
Carol Manning, Chief (410) 767-5004; e-mail: carol.manning@maryland.gov
MARYLAND PHARMACY PROGRAM
Athos Alexandrou, Director (410) 767-1455
e-mail: athos.alexandrou@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PHARMACY SERVICES
Dixit Shah, Deputy Director (410) 767-5369; e-mail: dixit.shah@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
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5721

DIVISION OF CLAIMS PROCESSING
Leona Spencer, Chief (410) 767-6449; e-mail: leona.spencer@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE PROBLEM RESOLUTION
Stacy Hromanik, Chief (410) 767-5361; e-mail: stacy.hromanik@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECOVERIES
William Derbyshire, Chief (410) 767-8214; e-mail: william.derbyshire@maryland.gov

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

DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5175

TECHNICAL SYSTEMS
John Bohns, Deputy Director (410) 767-1057; e-mail: john.bohns@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAID INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1057

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

OPERATIONS

OFFICE OF APPOINTMENTS & EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
Kim Bennardi, Administrator (410) 767-4049
e-mail: kim.bennardi@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING, BUDGETING, & ENGINEERING SERVICES
Elizabeth G. Barnard, Director (410) 767-6816
e-mail: elizabeth.barnard@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.md.gov/ocpbes/

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

CAPITAL PLANNING & BUDGETING SERVICES
Jerimiah A. Sabir, Deputy Director (410) 767-6821
e-mail: jerimiah.sabir@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Jennifer E. McMahan, Director (410) 767-5423
e-mail: jennifer.mcmahan@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/ohr/

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5423


ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Leslie L. Friedman, Chief (410) 767-5689; e-mail: leslie.friedman@maryland.gov

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

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

PERSONNEL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Gregory B. Gabell, Chief (410) 767-5661; e-mail: greg.gabell@maryland.gov

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION DIVISION
Beth Reid, Chief (410) 767-5976; e-mail: beth.reid@maryland.gov

RISK MANAGEMENT
Ron Null, Chief (410) 767-6387; e-mail: ron.null@maryland.gov

TRAINING SERVICES DIVISION
David 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, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-2234
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/oit

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

APPLICATIONS DIVISION
Philip Hemler, Acting Director (410) 767-6989
e-mail: philip.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 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Courtney M. Billups, Esq., Director (410) 767-2206
e-mail: courtney.billups@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
Sharon R. Gambrill, Director (410) 767-0974
e-mail: sharon.gambrill@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/opass/

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

ADMINISTRATION
Janet Regester, Assistant Director (410) 767-3620
e-mail: janet.regester@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 767-5117

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

VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION
W. Fred Hitchcock, Director (410) 767-6827
e-mail: fred.hitchcock@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/volunteer/

BUDGET REVENUE ADMINSTRATION

BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE
John A. Newman, Chief (410) 767-6073
e-mail: john.newman@maryland.gov

COST ACCOUNTING & REIMBURSEMENTS DIVISION
Robert L. Sutton, Chief (410) 764-4660
e-mail: robert.sutton@maryland.gov

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

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

GENERAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Mary Logan, Chief (410) 767-5508
e-mail: mary.logan@maryland.gov

REGULATORY PROGRAMS

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

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

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Deneb A. Falabella, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2014
Jan Exler, 2014; Charles A. Neustadt, 2014; Corinne Axelrod, 2015; Grant G. Zhang, Ph.D., 2015; Katharine M. Carter, 2017; Thomas R. Ingegno, 2017.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS, HEARING AID DISPENSERS, & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Christopher J. Kelter, Executive Director (410) 764-4725; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: christopher.kelter@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/boardsahs/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Lisa M. Nelson, Au.D., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2015
Ronald M. Kaplan, Au.D., 2013; Sidney Seidman, M.D., 2013; Stacey L. Ishman, M.D., 2014; Scott D. London, M.D., 2014; Billie Jo O'Donovan, 2014; John M. Sloan, 2014; Rodric D. McKinnon, 2015; Cassandra Peters-Johnson, Ph.D., 2015; Charlotte L. Godfrey, Au.D., 2016; C. Kirk Payne, 2016; Kelly W. Reynolds, 2016; George V. Sheckells, 2016.

STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS
Richard Proctor, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: richard.proctor@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/crccp/

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

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Bruce T. Anderson, 2013; William L. Childers, 2013; Ada P. Thomas, 2014; Dorenzer Thomas, 2014; Brady G. Daniels, 2015; Krystal McKinney, 2015.

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Sequaya Tasker; Albert A. Zachik, M.D.

Appointed by Secretary of Human Resources: Darlene Ham

Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Ertha E. Sterling-Garrett

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Steven D. Sorin

Appointed by Children's Cabinet: Patricia E. Arriaza

STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS
James J. Vallone, J.D., Executive Director (410) 764-4726; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: james.vallone@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/chiropractic/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
Michael Fedorczyk, D.C., 2014; Ernestine Jones Jolivet, 2014; Joanne M. Bushman, D.C., 2015; Stephanie J. Chaney, D.C., 2015; David A. Cox, 2015; Gloria W. Boddie-Epps, 2016; Robert G. Frieman, D.C., 2016; Michael N. Moskowitz, D.C., 2016; Karen A. Biagiotti, 2017; Gwenda M. Harrison, 2017; Jonathan C. Nou, D.C., 2017.

STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS & THERAPISTS
Tracey DeShields, Executive Director (410) 764-4732; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: tracey.deshields@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bopc/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Carol A. Deel, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2013
Linda Allen-Benton, 2013; Lorraine G. Garcia, 2013; Paschaline Gumne, 2013; Marcia L. Mityga, 2013; Cindy A. Shaw-Wilson, 2013; Susan Ann Tangires, 2013; Candice R. Dickens, 2014; Richard M. Hann, 2014; Carlomagno C. Panlilio, 2014; Amanda Bechtel, 2016; Elizabeth Hlavek, 2016; one vacancy.

Patricia Weathersbee, Advisor to Board (appointed by Governor)

STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Laurie Sheffield-James, Executive Director (410) 402-8518; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: laurie.sheffield@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/dental/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Ngoc Q. Chu, D.D.S., President (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2016
Cheryl Bruce, 2014; Ronald F. Moser, D.D.S., 2014; Edna Street-Jones, D.D.S., 2014; Billy Brooks Woodward, D.D.S., 2014; Ali Behnia, D.M.D., 2015; Jane S. Casper, 2015; Maurice S. Miles, D.D.S, 2015; Donald M. Russell, D.D.S., 2015; Alberto Alejandro, D.M.D., 2016; Irma S. Simon, 2016; Roslyn L. Chester, 2017; Arthur Chen-Shu Jee, D.M.D., 2017; Issie L. Jenkins, Esq., 2017; Margaret A. Kern, 2017; Sonia A. Stockton, 2017.

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: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/dietetic/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Melanie Ann Brooks, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
Margo Gladding, 2014; Judith Feola Gordon, 2014; Sandra E. Kick, 2014; Nancy Ferrone, 2016; Ivis T. Forrester, Ph.D., 2016; Concepcion Placiente, 2016; Sharon Bunch, 2017; Lauren I. Mirkin, 2017.

STATE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS
Donna Zickefoose, Administrator (410) 764-3512; e-mail: donna.zickefoose@maryland.gov


Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Robert W. Sheesley, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2014
Gail L. Kelley, 2014; Karen L. Brandt, 2015; Veronica S. Moore, 2015; Linda Rudie, 2015; Yvonne S. DeLoatch, 2016; Bertram F. Nixon, 2016; Mary Veal, 2016; Jay Prager, 2017.

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: www.mdckd.org

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Luis F. Gimenez, M.D., Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2016
Bernard G. Jaar, M.D., 2013; Edward S. Kraus, M.D., 2013; Kulwant Singh Modi, M.D., 2013; Sarah L. DeCerbo, 2014; William C. Frederick, 2014; Kimberly Sylvester, 2014; Belinda B. Lindsay, 2015; William L. Rayfield II, M.D., 2015; James J. Stankovic, 2015; Paul D. Light, M.D., 2016; Matthew R. Weir, M.D., 2016.

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: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bom

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Hari P. Close II, President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term), 2011
Lauri A. Cebula-Seaboch, 2011; Renee Derketsch, 2011; Michael D. Kruger, 2011; Robert H. Bradshaw, Jr., 2013; Ahmed A. Elzaree, M.D., 2013; Keith R. Downey, 2014; Michelle H. Huggins, 2014; John T. Stewart III, 2014; Vernon L. Strayhorn, Sr., 2014; Victor C. March, Sr., 2015.

STATE BOARD OF NURSING
(M00B0105, formerly M00A0105, M00P0205)
FY2014 appropriation: $8,475,328; authorized positions:
Patricia A. Noble, R.N., Executive Director (410) 585-1923; 1-888-202-9861 (toll free); e-mail: patricia.noble@maryland.gov
web: www.mbon.org/main.php

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Nancy D. Adams, R.N., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2010
Mildred Z. Kashmere, R.N., 2009; Maryann Ingram, 2010; Earlene B. Merrill, Ed.D., 2010; Karen D. Sellers-Myers, 2010; John D. Bing, 2011; Cheryl D. Dover, 2013; Kimberly D. Miller, 2013; Meredith S. Levert, 2014; Bonnie C. Oettinger, R.N., 2015; Lynn M. Derickson, Ed.D., 2016; Lois V. Rosedom-Boyd, 2016; Mary Lou Watson, 2016.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: A'lise E. Williams, R.N. (410) 585-1910; e-mail: alise.williams@maryland.gov

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

ELECTROLOGY PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Staff: Kirti Khanna (410) 585-1954; e-mail: kirti.khanna@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms:
Sandra M. Wilson, Chair, 2012
Nancy L. Willis, 2012; H. Carol Cichan, 2013; Verdell T. Harmon, 2013; Sally McAleer, 2013.

NURSE ANESTHETIST PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Emmaline T. Woodson, R.N. (410) 585-1926; e-mail: emmaline.woodson@maryland.gov

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


NURSE-MIDWIFE PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Emmaline T. Woodson, R.N. (410) 585-1926; e-mail: emmaline.woodson@maryland.gov

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: Emmaline Y. Woodson, R.N. (410) 585-1926; e-mail: emmaline.woodson@maryland.gov

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: Emmaline T. Woodson, R.N. (410) 585-1926; e-mail: emmaline.woodson@maryland.gov

Thomasine Guberski, Chair


REHABILITATION COMMITTEE no. 1
Staff: Bonnie Kuchta (410) 585-1953; e-mail: bonnie.kuchta@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing:
Bonita Zelauskas, R.N., Chair


REHABILITATION COMMITTEE no. 2
Staff: Keva Jackson (410) 585-1953; e-mail: keva.jackson@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing:
Anne B. George, R.N., Chair


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Kirti Khanna, Director (410) 585-1954; e-mail: kirti.khanna@maryland.gov

ADVANCED PRACTICE CERTIFICATION
Emmaline T. Woodson, R.N., Deputy Director (410) 585-1909; e-mail: emmaline.woodson@maryland.gov

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

DISCIPLINE & REHABILITATION
Keva Jackson, Coordinator (410) 585-1953; e-mail: keva.jackson@maryland.gov

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

INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Michele M. Molesworth, Director (410) 585-1950; e-mail: michele.molesworth@maryland.gov

LICENSURE & EDUCATION
Pamela Ambush-Burris, R.N., Director (410) 585-1913; e-mail: pamela.burris@maryland.gov

NURSING PRACTICE
A'lise E. Williams, R.N., Director (410) 585-1910; e-mail: alise.williams@maryland.gov

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
Patricia A. Hannigan, Executive Director (410) 764-4750; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: pat.hannigan@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bonha

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
J. Brian Pabst, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2014
Christine L. Mour, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2016
ChanSu Chong, 2009; Christina L. Bandigan-Gravina, 2012; Susan M. Levy, M.D., 2013; Lisa A. Stone, 2013; John Lee White, 2013; Michelle F. Kraus, 2014; Triceia Nurse, 2014; Alice H. Hedt, 2015; Jennifer V. Dutrow, 2016; Jeffrey T. Metz, 2016; Belinda B. Strayhorn, 2016.

Representing Office of Health Care Quality: Margaret A. Heald

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: http://mdotboard.org

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Christine L. Moghimi, Sc.D., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2014
Vanessa Hughes, 2013; Jocelind Julien, 2013; Meenakshi D. Gupta, 2015; Kuzhilethu K. Kshepakaran, 2015; Kamela D. Stevenson, 2015; Inya R. Adams, 2016.

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: http://mdoptometryboard.org/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term)
Frederick J. Walsh, Ph.D., 2014; Brian T. Woolf, O.D., 2014; Jo Anne Brilliant, O.D., 2015; Andrew J. Doyle, O.D., 2016; Kisha F. Matthews, 2016; Phyllis M. Strickland, O.D., 2016; Stephen D. Kwan, O.D., 2017.

STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
LaVerne G. Naesea, Executive Director (410) 764-4755; 1-800-542-4964 (toll free); e-mail: laverne.naesea@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/pharmacy/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer member also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Michael N. Souranis, President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2013
Surina Ann Jordan, 2010; Harry B. Finke, Jr., 2014; Mitra Z. Gavgani, 2014; Zeno W. St. Cyr II, 2014; Lynette R. Bradley-Baker, Ph.D., 2015; Stephanie M. Hammonds, 2015; Lenna Israbian-Jamgochian, 2015; David H. Jones, 2016; Richard W. Matens, 2016; Jermaine Smith, 2016; Charmaine D. Rochester, Pharm.D., 2017; Sajal Roy, Pharm.D., 2017.

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: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bphte

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
John Franklin Baker, Chair (chosen by Board in Aug., 1-year term), 2016
Krystal Lighty, 2014; Lori A. Mizell, 2014; Ved K. Gupta, 2015; Kimberly Rotondo, 2015; Delores Alexander, 2016; Rhea Cohn, 2017; Katherine C. Stout, 2017.

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIANS
(M00B0106, formerly M00A0106, M00P0206)
FY2014 appropriation: $9,530,167; authorized positions:
Carole J. Catalfo, Esq., Executive Director (410) 764-4777; 1-800-492-6836 (toll free); e-mail: carole.catalfo@maryland.gov
web: www.mbp.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Andrea L. Mathias, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term), 2016
Samuel K. Himmelrich, Sr., 2010; Harold A. Rose, 2013; John R. Lilly, M.D., 2014; Hilary T. O'Herlihy, M.D., 2014; Suresh C. Gupta, M.D., 2015; Deborah R. Harrison, 2015; Laura E. Henderson, M.D., 2015; Devinder Singh, M.D., 2015; Frederick W. Walker, M.D., 2015; Brenda George Baker, 2016; Carmen M. Contee, 2016; Avril M. Houston, M.D., 2016; Celeste M. Lombardi, M.D.; Ahmed Nawaz, M.D., 2016; Alexis J. Carras, M.D., 2017; Gary J. DellaZanna, D.O., 2017; Jonathan A. Lerner, 2017; Robert P. Roca, M.D., 2017; Laurie S. Y. Tyau, M.D., 2017; two vacancies.

ATHLETIC TRAINER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
John Bielawski, Chair, 2013
Richard Hinton, M.D., 2013; Karen James, 2013; John L. Mitchie, D.C., 2013; Karl R. Bailey, 2014; Lori Bristow, 2014; Valerie E. Cothran, M.D., 2014; Theresa A. Lewis, 2014; Andrew Tucker Morris, M.D., 2014; Richard Peret, Jr., 2015; Benita Edwards Wilson, 2015.

INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW PANEL

PERFUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Shelley Dulik Brown, Chair, 2014
Keith Amberman, 2013; Bryan M. Steinberg, M.D., 2013; Phillip E. F. Roman, M.D., 2014; Tim Moretz, 2015; Jeffrey T. Swett, D.O., 2015; one vacancy.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Mark S. Dills, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2014
Chimene Liburd, M.D., 2013; Matthias M. Goldstein, 2014; Gigi Leon, 2015; Anthony Raneri, M.D., 2015; Brenda George Baker, 2016; Ahmed Nawaz, M.D., 2016.

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term)
Brian J. Bohner, M.D., 2013; Michael DeLayo, Jr., 2013; Helene A. Emsellem, M.D., 2013; Anne Harter, 2013; Susheel P. Patil, M.D., 2013; Douglas A. Rousseau, 2013; Brenda McKinley, 2015.

RADIATION THERAPY, RADIOGRAPHY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY, & RADIOLOGY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Anthony Chiaramonte III, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2013
Carmen M. Contee, 2012; Jonathan A. Lerner, P.A.-C., 2013; Kentricia McClease, R.T., 2013; Darrell McIndoe, M.D., 2013; Clay E. Nuquist, C.N.M.T., 2013; Robin Enders, R.T., 2014; Matthew L. Snyder, M.D., 2015; two vacancies.

RESPIRATORY-CARE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Matthew T. Davis, R.R.T., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2013
Thomas E. Grissom, M.D., 2013; Robin Smith, R.R.T., 2013; John E. Brown, M.D., 2014; Dilip Sri Nath, M.D., 2015; Kylie O'Haver, R.R.T., 2015; Julia Rogers, 2015.

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Ardena M. Walker, Deputy Director (410) 764-4770
e-mail: ardena.walker@maryland.gov

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

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Mark R. Higby, Chief (410) 764-4778
e-mail: mark.higby@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH, COMPLIANCE & LICENSURE
Christine Farrelly, Deputy Director (410) 764-4771
e-mail: christine.farrelly@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 Jackson, Chief (410) 764-2460; e-mail: felicia.jackson@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: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/mbpme/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term)
Craig S. Friedman, D.P.M., 2014; Zachary L. Chattler, D.P.M., 2015; Barbara A. Crosby, 2016; Todd A. Harrison, D.P.M., 2016; Jay S. LeBow, D.P.M., 2016; Jay H. Boyar, 2017; Phillip M. Cohen, D.P.M., 2017.

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: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/psych/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Steven A. Sobelman, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2016
Jeffrey E. Barnett, Psy.D., 2014; Lydia McCargo-Redd, 2014; Myra A. Waters, Ph.D., 2014; Irene W. Leigh, Ph.D., 2016; Harriet B. Rakes, 2016; Christopher L. Bishop, Psy.D., 2017; James F. Gormally, Ph.D., 2017; Neal R. Morris, Ed.D., 2017.

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
James T. Merrow, Executive Director (410) 764-4788; 1-877-526-2541 (toll free); e-mail: james.merrow@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bswe/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Judith Mayer Levy, L.C.S.W., Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2015
Joyce A. Bell, Ph.D., 2014; Thomas P. Smith, 2014; Denise A. Capaci, 2015; Loretta Y. Wall, 2015; Lillye M. Dumas-Wells, 2016; Mark R. Lannon, 2016; Annie D. Peak, 2016; Thelma P. Rich, D.D., 2016; Lois J. Meltzer, 2017; Deborah M. Ramelmeier, 2017; Sherryl L. Silberman, 2017.

MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
John A. Hurson, Esq., Chair, 2013
Douglas H. Wilson, Ph.D., 2012; William Jaquis, M.D., 2013; Mark Li, M.D., 2013; Kendall D. Hunter, 2014; Sue Kullen, 2014; Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., 2015; Nelson J. Sabatini, 2015; Maria Harris Tildon, 2015; Paula Brooks McLellan, 2016; Margaret A. Murray, 2016.

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Craig P. Tanio, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2016
Rev. Robert L. Conway, 2013; Diane Stollenwerk, 2013; Adam J. Weinstein, M.D., 2013; Garret A. Falcone, 2014; Barbara Gill McLean, 2014; Darren W. Petty, Sr., 2014; Frances B. Phillips, R.N., 2014; Paul Fronstin, 2015; Kathryn L. Montgomery, Ph.D., 2015; Ligia Peralta, M.D., 2015; Glenn E. Schneider, 2015; Michael S. Barr, M.D., 2016; John E. Fleig, Jr., 2016; Kenny W. Kan, 2016.

CLINICAL ADVISORY GROUP ON CARDIAC SURGERY & PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Staff: Christina M. Daw (410) 764-8790; e-mail: christina.daw@maryland.gov

Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
Loren F. Hiratzka, M.D., Co-Chair
David O. Williams, M.D., Co-Chair
Thomas Aversano, M.D.; Charles Chambers, M.D.; Sridhar Chatrathi, M.D.; Gregory Dehmer, M.D.; Yuri A. Deychak, M.D.; James Gammie, M.D.; George Groman, M.D.; Chris Haas, D.O.; Deborah Harper, R.N.; Peter Horneffer, M.D.; Keith A. Horvath, M.D.; Paul Massimiano, M.D.; Lisa C. Myers, R.N.; Michael Peskin, M.D.; Rich Pomerantz, M.D.; Jeffrey Quartner, M.D.; Shahid Saeed, M.D.; Sharon Sanders, R.N.; Mitchell Schwartz, M.D.; Timothy Shanahan, D.O.; John W. Shuck, M.D.; Gary Walford, M.D.; Stafford Warren, M.D.; David Zimrin, M.D.

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
Vacancy, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3263
Suellen Wideman, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3326

CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE FINANCING & HEALTH POLICY
Bruce Kozlowski, Director (410) 764-3482
e-mail: bruce.kozlowski@maryland.gov
HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 764-8789

HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
Scharmaine Robinson, Chief (410) 764-3483
e-mail: scharmaine.robinson@maryland.gov

SMALL GROUP MARKET
Janet Ennis, Chief (410) 764-3779
e-mail: janet.ennis@maryland.gov

HEALTH INSURANCE PARTNERSHIP
web: http://mhcc.maryland.gov/partnership/

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

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

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Sarah Orth, Chief (410) 764-3449
e-mail: sarah.orth@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES
Paul Parker, Director (410) 764-3261
e-mail: paul.parker@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL QUALITY INITIATIVE
Theressa Lee, Chief (410) 764-3328
e-mail: theressa.lee@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL SERVICES POLICY & PLANNING & CERTIFICATE OF NEED
Vacancy, Chief (410) 764-3261


SPECIALTY SERVICES POLICY & PLANNING
Dolores Sands, Chief (410) 764-3371
e-mail: dolores.sands@maryland.gov

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

COST & QUALITY ANALYSIS
Srinivas Sridhara, Acting Chief (410) 764-3782
e-mail: srinivas.sridhara@maryland.gov

DATABASE & APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
Leslie LaBrecque, Chief (410) 764-3583
e-mail: leslie.labrecque@maryland.gov

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

CENTER FOR LONG-TERM & COMMUNITY-BASED CARE
Bruce Kozlowski, Director (410) 764-3482
e-mail: bruce.kozlowski@maryland.gov
LONG-TERM CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Linda Cole, Chief (410) 764-3337
e-mail: linda.cole@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY INITIATIVE
Carol S. Christmyer, Chief (410) 764-3575
e-mail: carol.christmyer@maryland.gov

STATE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
John M. Colmers, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2013
George H. Bone, M.D., 2013; Bernadette C. Loftus, M.D., 2014; Jack C. Keane, 2015; Thomas R. Mullen, 2015; Stephen F. Jencks, M.D., 2016; Herbert S. Wong, Ph.D., 2017.

Stephen M. Ports, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: steve.ports@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL RATE-SETTING
Gerard J. (Jerry) Schmith, Deputy 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
Ellen Englert, Associate Director (410) 764-2562
e-mail: ellen.englert@maryland.gov

RESEARCH & METHODOLOGY
Mary Beth Pohl, Deputy Director (410) 764-2673
e-mail: mary.pohl@maryland.gov

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

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