Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture (410) 841-5880
Julianne A. (Julie) Oberg, Deputy Secretary (410) 841-5881
Wayne A. Cawley, Jr. Building, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, February 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Julianne A. (Julie) Oberg, Deputy Secretary (appointed by Secretary of Agriculture with Governor's approval) (410) 841-5881
e-mail:
julie.oberg@maryland.gov
Thresher, south of Hughesville, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
David Burrier. Term expires 2018.
Timothy R. Bishton; Charles R. Cox. Terms expire 2019.
Cheryl D. DeBerry; Michael K. Levengood; Talmage (Tal) Petty; Michael Pons; Jonathan C. Quinn; James K. Raley, Jr. Terms expire 2020.
John R. Brooks, D.V.M.; Martha M. Clark; Kelly J. Dudeck; Raymond E. Greenstreet II; Donald G. Maring; Matthew H. Nielsen; David T. Pyle; Carroll L. Shry, Jr.; Thomas J. Warpinski. Terms expire 2021.
Frances J. Allnutt; Elizabeth D. Hill; Sean M. Hough; Thomas P. Mullineaux; Keith T. Ohlinger; Michelle Protani-Chesnik; Matthew W. (Levi) Sellers; M. Cory Spies. Terms expire 2022.
Amy G. Crone; Clifford M. Newsome, Jr. Terms expire 2023.
Ex officio: Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D., Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. (except April, July, Aug., Dec.)
ANIMAL WASTE TECHNOLOGY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Alisha S. Mulkey (410) 841-5873; e-mail: alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov
Chair: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Jana L. D. Davis, Ph.D.; Gary K. Felton, Ph.D.; Patricia A. Langenfelder; Stephen R. McHenry; David N. Myers, Ph.D.; Jennifer L. Rhodes; Ann Pesiri Swanson; Joanne M. Throwe; Scott A. Youse; two vacancies.
Ex officio: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce; Angelo J. Bianca, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Matthew J. Fleming, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Mary Beth Tung, Esq., Ph.D., Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D., Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park.
Meetings:
INVASIVE PLANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Catherine Stragar (410) 841-5920; e-mail: catherine.stragar@maryland.gov
Kimberly A. Rice, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Steven K. Bell; Leslie Cario; Kirsten Johnson; one vacancy.
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with Secretary of the Environment & Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms: Deborah Barber; Brent O. Cassell; Kelli Magaw.
Ex officio: Kimberly A. Rice, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Clarence J. (John) Sullivan, designee of Secretary of Environment; Sarah T. Hilderbrand, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; John M. Krouse, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Maile C. Neele, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park.
Meetings: quarterly
RENEWABLE FUELS INCENTIVE BOARD
Staff: Steven A. Connelly (410) 841-5782; e-mail: steve.connelly@maryland.gov
Chair: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture
Ex officio: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce; Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment; Mary Beth Tung, Esq., Ph.D., Director, Maryland Energy Administration.
SPAY/NEUTER ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Nathaniel E. Boan (410) 841-5766; e-mail: nathaniel.boan@maryland.gov
web: www.mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/spay_neuter_advisory_board.aspx
Caroline Griffin, Esq., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Agriculture)
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Amy Carney, D.V.M.; Robin K. Catlett; Krystle Eder; Amy E. Hanigan, Esq.; Emily Hovermale.
Ex officio: Steven A. Connelly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture
Meetings: as needed
MARYLAND WATER QUALITY TRADING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
YOUNG FARMERS ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Jessica L. O'Sullivan (410) 841-5882; e-mail:
jessica.osullivan@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/young-farmers.aspx
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Michael Calkins, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2016
Nora Crist; Mason A. Grahame; Amy M. Rowe; J. Paul Spies; Jaime Tiralla. Terms expire 2021.
Brandon T. Eaves; Jenell Eck; Taylor B. Huffman; William Gladstone (Stone) Slade; Jamie K. Weaver. Terms expire 2022.
nine vacancies
Meetings: quarterly
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Jason D. Schellhardt, Director (410) 841-5889
e-mail:
jason.schellhardt@maryland.gov
COUNSEL
Thomas F. Filbert, Principal Counsel
(410) 841-5883
e-mail:
thomas.filbert@maryland.gov
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
INTERGOVERMENTAL RELATIONS OFFICE
Vacancy, Agricultural Readiness Officer (410) 841-5853
Cassandra R. (Cassie) Shirk, Director (410) 841-5886
e-mail: cassie.shirk@maryland.gov
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: Jerome W. Klasmeier, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Joanna W. Kille, designee of State Treasurer; Julianne A. Oberg, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Deborah Herr Cornwell, designee of Secretary of Planning.
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. (except Dec.)
FISCAL SERVICES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Baltimore Farmers' Market, Holliday St. & Saratoga St., Baltimore, Maryland, August 2013. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 5-year terms:
Meetings:
MARYLAND HORSE INDUSTRY BOARD
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: Steven A. Connelly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture
Meetings: usually 2nd Wednesday
Appointed by Maryland Horse Industry Board:
Ex officio: Michael J. Odian, D.V.M., State Veterinarian.
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture to 3-year terms:
Representing Dept. of Agriculture: Kevin D. Conroy; Donald V. Lewis.
Meetings:
SEAFOOD MARKETING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent & advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: Stone Slade, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources.
Meetings:
STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 4th Thursday (except Nov. & Dec.)
Appointed by State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners with approval of Secretary of Agriculture:
Cattle, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, Maryland, August 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
WICOMICO COUNTY ANIMAL-HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY (Salisbury)
Animal Health Laboratory, 1840 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
SEAFOOD & AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS MARKETING PROGRAM
U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE, MARYLAND FIELD OFFICE
WEIGHTS & MEASURES SECTION
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with Governor's Office:
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture from Maryland Agricultural Commission: Henry A. Schmidt
Appointed by Senate President: J. B. Jennings
Appointed by House Speaker: Charles J. Otto
Appointed by Chancellor, University System of Maryland: R. David Myers
Ex officio: Kevin D. Conroy, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; John G. Backus, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources.
Meetings:
FOREST PEST MANAGEMENT SECTION
SURVEY & CONTROL
EASTERN SHORE OFFICE (Denton)
NORTH EAST OFFICE (Forest Hill)
WESTERN REGION OFFICE (Cumberland)
MOSQUITO CONTROL SECTION
CENTRAL MARYLAND OFFICE (Riverdale)
EASTERN SHORE OFFICE (Salisbury)
SOUTHERN MARYLAND OFFICE (Hollywood)
PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION
PLANT PROTECTION & WEED MANAGEMENT SECTION
STATE CHEMIST SECTION
TURF & SEED SECTION
TURFGRASS & SEED CERTIFICATION
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Ridgway M. Hall, Jr., Esq.; Trey Hill; Lynne C. Hoot; David Kann; Drew Koslow; N. Wesley Messick; Doug R. Myers; Judith M. O'Neil, Ph.D.; Steuart L. Pittman, Jr.; James K. Raley; Dennis Remsburg; Kelly E. Shenk; Paul Spies; Robert N. Stabler; Wayne C. Stafford; Ann Pesiri Swanson; Horacio A. Tablado; one vacancy.
Meetings:
PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT TOOL TRANSITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Kevin Anderson; Ray Ellis; Kristen Hughes Evans; Nancy A. Hausrath; Mark L. Hoffman; Stephanie A. Lansing, Ph.D.; Wilbur Levengood, Jr.; Matthew Pluta; Alison H. Prost; Virgil L. Shockley; Philip H. Snader; Allen L. Stiles; Gurpal S. Toor, Ph.D.; John Uzupis; Lisa Wool; Charles Wright IV.
Appointed by Senate President: Katie Fry Hester
Appointed by House Speaker: Vaughn M. Stewart III
Ex officio: Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment; Garry Aime, designee of Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Roy C. McGrath, Director, Maryland Environmental Service.
Meetings: annual
SOIL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture:
ECOSYSTEM MARKETS & AGRICULTURAL CERTAINTY PROGRAMS
TRIBUTARY STRATEGY TEAMS
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
Bryan D. Harris, Implementation Coordinator (410) 841-5951
Appointed by Senate President: Jason C. Gallion
Appointed by House Speaker: Jay A. Jacobs
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Frank J. Coale, Ph.D.; Jere F. DeBaugh; Dwight D. Dotterer; Patricia O. Engler; Charles E. Fry; T. Mark Fuchs; Signe Hanson; David Kann; Gary F. Kelman; Douglas R. Myers; Charles J. Otto; William W. Satterfield; Mark I. Schlossberg; Hans W. Schmidt; Patricia M. Steinhilber, Ph.D.; Lisa Williams.
Meetings (annual): April
PROGRAM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Soil Conservation District Supervisors appointed by Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: Hans W. Schmidt, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; John Sullivan, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Kevin M. Smith, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Darren H. Jarboe, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park; Keith T. Ohlinger, designee of Chair, Maryland Agricultural Commission; Charles Rice, President, Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
Advisory members (nonvoting): Darren H. Jarboe, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Maryland Cooperative Extension; Terron L. Hillsman, Ph.D., State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture; James P. Eichhorst, State Director, Farm Service Agency, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION GRANTS
RESOURCE CONSERVATION OPERATIONS
PATUXENT AREA
WESTERN & CENTRAL MARYLAND AREA
WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
(L00A1105, formerly 31.01.11.05)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,060,543; authorized positions: 7
Michelle E. Cable, Executive Director
(410) 841-5860
e-mail:
michelle.cable@maryland.gov
web: www.mda.maryland.gov/malpf/pages/default.aspxBOARD OF TRUSTEES
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/malpf/Pages/Board-of-Trustees.aspx
William J. Allen, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)
Robin S. Kable, 2021 ; Joseph W. Wood, 2021; James B. Yerkes, 2021; Elizabeth D. Hill, 2023; Catherine Mae Cosgrove, 2023; Mary E. (Cricket) Goodall, 2024; Taylor B. Huffman, 2024; James K. Weddle, 2024.
CENTRAL SERVICES
(L00A1103, formerly 31.01.11.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,616,198; authorized positions: 8
Joseph M. Harrington, Chief (410) 841-5919
e-mail:
joseph.harrington@maryland.gov
Annette Bilodeau, Chief (410) 841-5851
e-mail:
annette.bilodeau@maryland.gov
Gwendolyn D. Schindler, Chief (410) 841-5840
e-mail: gwen.schindler1@maryland.gov
Eric Von Paris, Records Officer (410) 841-5845
e-mail: eric.vonparis@maryland.govOFFICE OF MARKETING, ANIMAL INDUSTRIES, & CONSUMER SERVICES
(L00A12, formerly 31.01.12)
FY2020 appropriation: $29,801,055; authorized positions: 90.1
Steven A. Connelly, Assistant Secretary for Marketing, Animal Industries, & Consumer Services
(410) 841-5782; fax: (410) 841-5999
e-mail:
steve.connelly@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/pages/maryland_products.aspx
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD
(L00A1211, formerly L00A1107, formerly 31.01.11.07)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,459,667; authorized positions: 1
Jessica L. O'Sullivan, Executive Secretary (410) 841-5882; e-mail: jessica.osullivan@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/md-ag-fair-board.aspx
Diane E. Geary, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2021
Daniel W. Mast, 2019; Sandra M. Mason, 2021; Hal R. Spielman, 2021; James R. Moxley III, 2024; Constance J. Palmer, 2024; Linda S. Brown, 2025; David W. Cavey, 2025; Rebecca A. Stem, 2025.
(L00A1208, formerly 31.01.12.08)
FY2020 appropriation: $316,405; authorized positions: 2
Ross D. Peddicord, Executive Director (410) 841-5861; e-mail:
ross.peddicord@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/horseboard/pages/horse_board.aspx
James B. Steele, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2022
Kathleen J. P. Tabor, Esq., 2018; Karen J. Fulton, 2021; Erin M. Ochoa, 2021; Amy O. Burk, Ph.D., 2022; Karin M. DeFrancis, Esq., 2023; Beverly A. Raymond, 2023; Eliezer N. Solomon, 2023; Neil R. Agate, 2024; Jack S. Griswold, Jr., 2024; Justin S. Sobota, D.V.M., 2024.
HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/horseboard/Pages/health_committee.aspx
Michael J. Odian, D.V.M., Chair
Kathleen M. Anderson, D.V.M.; Amy O. Burk, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Callahan, D.V.M.; Michael D. Erskine, D.V.M.; Karen J. Fulton; J. Michael Hopkins; Crystal B. Kimball; Peter F. Radue, D.V.M.; Mark A. Remick, D.V.M.; Judy Smith; Marla Stevens, D.V.M.
MARYLAND ORGANIC CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Karen M. Fedor, Coordinator (410) 841-5770; e-mail:
karen.fedor@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/Pages/organic_advisory_comm.aspx
Luke R. Howard, Chair (chosen by Committee), 2008
Mark Davis, 2006; Daniel Delp, 2006; Becky Gurley, 2006; David Shaw, 2007; Ann Bowie-Bleinburger, 2008; Holly Heinz Budd, 2008; Laura Hunsberger, 2008; Janet Jacoby, 2008; William Mason, 2008; two vacancies.
Staff: Stone Slade (410) 841-5779; e-mail: stone.slade@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/Seafood-Marketing-Advisory-Commission.aspx
Joseph N. Brooks, Chair (chosen by Commission), 2020
Lee D. Carrion, 2017; Jordan T. Todd, 2017; William L. Rice, Jr., 2018; William R. Fitzhugh, Jr., 2019; Aubrey M. Vincent, 2020; Talmage Petty, 2022; Kyle D. Gilbert, 2023; three vacancies.
(L00A1207, formerly 31.01.12.07)
FY2020 appropriation: $802,490; authorized positions: 5
Vanessa A. Orlando, Executive Director (410) 841-5862; e-mail: vanessa.orlando@maryland.gov
web:
http://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/pages/board_members.aspx
Elizabeth D. Callahan, D.V.M., President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term), 2024
Patricia A. Crankshaw-Quimby, 2021; Lynne E. Chaput, 2022; Peter F. Radue, D.V.M., 2023; Karena P. Joung, V.M.D., 2024; Christine Calvert King, D.V.M., 2024; James B. Reed, D.V.M., 2025.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN COMMITTEE
(410) 841-5862
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/Pages/vet_tech_comm.aspx
David C. McKeown, D.V.M., Chair (chosen by Committee)
Jennifer Bila; Amy Brauns; Reggie Cox, D.V.M.; Carianne Edmonds; Jessica Lorey; Teri Purkey.
ANIMAL HEALTH SECTION
(L00A1205, formerly 31.01.12.05)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,656,324; authorized positions: 27
Michael J. Odian, D.V.M., State Veterinarian
(410) 841-5810
e-mail: michael.odian@maryland.gov
web:
http://mda.maryland.gov/animalhealth/pages/default.aspx
Sheep, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, Maryland, January 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Nancy Jo Chapman, D.V.M., Assistant State Veterinarian (410) 841-5810
e-mail: njo.chapman@maryland.gov
SPAY & NEUTER GRANTS PROGRAM
Nathaniel E. Boan, Coordinator (410) 841-5766; e-mail: nathaniel.boan@maryland.gov
Chicks, Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, Maryland, September 2016. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.
FREDERICK COUNTY ANIMAL-HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY (Frederick)
Virginia Pierce-Allnut, D.V.M., Director (301) 600-1548
e-mail: virginia.pierce@maryland.gov
Shankar Mondal, Director (410) 543-6610
e-mail: shankar.mondal@maryland.gov
FOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE
(L00A1203, formerly 31.01.12.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,050,419; authorized positions: 18
Deanna L. Baldwin, Administrator
(410) 841-5769
e-mail: deanna.baldwin@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/pages/food_quality_assurance.aspxWICOMICO COUNTY OFFICE (Salisbury)
Brenda J. Baumann, Administrative Specialist (410) 543-6630
e-mail: brenda.baumann@maryland.gov
MARKETING & AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
(L00A1210, formerly L00A1110, and 31.01.11.10)
FY2020 appropriation: $6,495,773; authorized positions: 10
Mark S. Powell, Chief (410) 841-5775
e-mail: mark.powell@maryland.gov
Sheep, Hagerstown, Maryland, May 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
AGRICULTURAL MEDIATION PROGRAM
Kay-Megan Washington, Ph.D., Administrator (410) 841-5778; e-mail: kay-megan.washington1@maryland.gov
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Theresa A. Brophy, Administrator (410) 841-5781
e-mail: theresa.brophy@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/pages/overseas_visitors.aspxNATIONAL MARKETING
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 841-5773
Stone Slade, Coordinator (410) 841-5779
e-mail: stone.slade@maryland.gov
(L00A1204, formerly 31.01.12.04)
FY2020 appropriation: $21,435
Shareefah Williams, State Statistician (410) 841-5740, 1-800-498-1518
e-mail: shareefah.williams@usda.gov
web:
www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Maryland/index.php
(L00A1202, formerly 31.01.12.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,087,598; authorized positions: 24
Kenneth R. Ramsburg, Chief (410) 841-5790
e-mail: kenneth.ramsburg@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/weights_measures/pages/weights_measures.aspx
OFFICE OF PLANT INDUSTRIES & PEST MANAGEMENT
(L00A14, formerly 31.01.14)
FY2020 appropriation: $12,563,350; authorized positions: 91
Kevin D. Conroy, Assistant Secretary for Plant Industries & Pest Management
(410) 841-5916
e-mail: kevin.conroy@maryland.gov
fax: (410) 841-5914
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/plants_pests.aspx
Atrium, Wayne A. Cawley, Jr. Building, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, May 2013. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
PESTICIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Robert J. Hofstetter (410) 841-2768; e-mail:
rob.hofstetter@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/Pesticide-Advisory-Committee.aspx
Frederick W. Kutz, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Agriculture)
Lindsay A. Dodd; Dean M. Graves; Mark R. Hardin; Wendy Klein-Schwartz, Pharm.D.; Richard Kramer, Ph.D.; Thomas H. Pheiffer.
(L00A1402, formerly 31.01.14.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,245,368; authorized positions: 10
Craig M. Kuhn, Chief (410) 841-5922
e-mail: craig.kuhn@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/forest_pest_management.aspx
FOREST HEALTH MONITORING
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 841-5922
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 841-5922; e-mail:
robert.tatman@maryland.gov
CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (Frederick)
Thomas E. Lupp, Entomologist (301) 662-2074; e-mail:
mdacent@erols.com
Heather E. Disque, Entomologist (410) 479-2047; e-mail:
heather.disque@maryland.gov
Craig M. Kuhn, Entomologist (410) 879-8034; e-mail:
northeastfpm@gmail.com
Sarah A. Cannon, Entomologist (301) 777-3601; e-mail:
mdafpmwestern@gmail.com
(L00A1403, formerly 31.01.14.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,175,593; authorized positions: 16
Brian F. Prendergast, Chief (410) 841-5870
e-mail: brian.prendergast@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/mosquito_control.aspx
ANNAPOLIS OFFICE
Anthony J. DeWitt, Entomologist (410) 841-5870; e-mail:
anthony.dewitt@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Entomologist (301) 927-8357
Daniel J. Schamberger, Entomologist (410) 543-6626; e-mail: daniel.schamberger@maryland.gov
Ralph J. Heard, Entomologist (301) 373-4263; e-mail: ralph.heard@maryland.gov
(L00A1404, formerly 31.01.14.04)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,204,499; authorized positions: 13
Robert J. Hofstetter, Chief (410) 841-2768
e-mail: rob.hofstetter@maryland.gov
web:
http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/pesticide_regulation.aspx
(L00A1405, formerly 31.01.14.05 & 31.01.14.07)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,897,361; authorized positions: 14
Kimberly A. Rice, Chief (410) 841-5920
e-mail: kimberly.rice@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/plant_protection_weed_management.aspx
(L00A1409, formerly 31.01.14.09)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,317,858; authorized positions: 24
Thomas W. Phillips, State Chemist (410) 841-2721
e-mail: tom.phillips@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/state_chemist.aspx
(L00A1406, formerly 31.01.14.06)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,107,952; authorized positions: 13
James W. Drews, Chief (410) 841-5960
e-mail: jim.drews@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/turf_seed.aspx
SEED TESTING
Vacancy, Laboratory Manager (410) 841-5960
Ricky M. Boldissar, Coordinator (410) 841-5960; e-mail: rick.boldissar@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION
(L00A15, formerly 31.01.15)
FY2020 appropriation: $26,689,576; authorized positions: 128.5
Hans W. Schmidt, Assistant Secretary for Resource Conservation
(410) 841-5865
e-mail: hans.schmidt@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/default.aspx
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL CERTAINTY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Staff: Jason D. Keppler (410) 841-5879; e-mail: jason.keppler@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/Ag-Certainty-Oversight-Committee.aspx
Staff: Dwight D. Dotterer (410) 841-5877; e-mail:
dwight.dotterer@maryland.gov
Staff: Alisha S. Mulkey (410) 841-5873; e-mail:
alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Lori A. Arguelles; Christopher M. Beck; Cleo Braver, Esq.; Christy N. Brown; Michael J. Calkins; Elliott T. Campbell, Ph.D.; Aaron Cooper; Deborah Herr Cornwell; Thomas A. Croghan, M.D.; Steven E. Darcey; Steven F. Ernst; J. Colby Ferguson; Matthew Fry; Jason C. Gallion; Alan Girard; Trey Hill; Robert Hutchison; Amy Jacobs; Dena Liebman; Steven B. Mirsky, Ph.D.; Alisha S. Mulkey; Janet L. O'Meara; Timothy Rosen; Dietrich Epp Schmidt, Ph.D.; David Smith; Dana M. Stein; Lindsay A. Thompson; Katherine L. Tully, Ph.D.; Michael Twining; Ray R. Weil, Ph.D.; Tod S. Wickersham, Jr.; one vacancy.
Susan F. Payne, Coordinator (410) 841-5897; e-mail:
susan.payne@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Agricultural Tributary Strategy Coordinator (410) 841-5865
(L00A1506)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,808,387; authorized positions: 15
Dwight D. Dotterer, Chief (410) 841-5877
e-mail: dwight.dotterer@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/nutrient_management.aspx
e-mail:
bryan.harris@maryland.gov
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(410) 841-5959; e-mail:
nminfo.mda@maryland.gov
(L00A1502, formerly 31.01.15.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,682,274; authorized positions: 4
Alisha S. Mulkey, Chief (410) 841-5873
e-mail:
alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov
STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Alisha S. Mulkey, Executive Secretary (410) 841-5873; e-mail:
alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx
James R. (Smokey) Stanton, Garrett County, Chair (chosen by Committee in July, 1-year term), 2020
Frank Richardson, Harford County, 2018; Robert Guy, Wicomico County, 2019; John Swaine III, Talbot County, 2020; James (Pete) Parreco, Prince George's County, 2021.
(L00A1504, formerly 31.01.15.04)
FY2020 appropriation: $12,808,263; authorized positions: 9
Norman E. Astle, Jr., Administrator (410) 841-5864
e-mail: norman.astle@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/financial_assistance.aspx
(L00A1503, formerly 31.01.15.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $8,459,066; authorized positions: 91
Byron J. Petrauskas, Administrator (410) 841-5952
e-mail: byron.petrauskas@maryland.gov
EASTERN SHORE AREA
David J. Mister, Coordinator (410) 677-0802; e-mail: david.mister@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 841-5893
Heather L. Hutchinson, Coordinator (301) 694-9290, ext. 142; e-mail: heather.hutchinson@maryland.gov
(L00A1507)
FY2020 appropriation: $714,297; authorized positions: 9
Jason D. Keppler, Manager (410) 841-5896
e-mail: jason.keppler@maryland.gov
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