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(410) 517-3600, 1-877-MEMA-USA (636-2872); fax: (410) 517-3610
e-mail: mjoc.mdem@maryland.gov
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Charles A. (Chas) Eby, Deputy Secretary (410) 517-3600, ext. 2436
e-mail: chas.eby@maryland.gov
MARYLAND 9-1-1 BOARD
(D52A0102, formerly Q00A0104, formerly 35.01.01.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $147,083,589; authorized positions:
Christy Collins, Ed.D., Executive Director (410) 517-3600
e-mail: christy.collins2@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/911-board.aspx
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Scott A. Haas, Chair (elected by Board), 2027
William Frazier; Duane C. Hull; Sona A. Konate; Kevin D. Mosier; Tammy M. Price; Jeffrey A. Rank; Tenea L. Reddick; Tony W. Rose; Steven Shipley; Stephen H. Souder; one vacancy. Terms expire 2027.
Erik S. Gaull; Geneva M. Schaffle. Terms expire 2028.
Dawn Blanchard; Marcia L. Deppen; Tawn T. Gregory; Shariff Q. Thomas; Thomas R. Ward; one vacancy. Terms expire 2029.
Danissa Alston; one vacancy. Terms expire 2030.
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent (nonvoting members): Kenneth P. Poling; Erik Gaull.
Appointed by Secretary of Disabilities: Cecilia Warren
COUNSEL
Joshua Friedman, Principal Counsel (410) 702-0033; e-mail: josh.friedman@maryland.gov
Elizabeth Simpson, Assistant Attorney General (667) 448-8059; e-mail: elizabeth.simpson@maryland.gov
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Monica Kindle, Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer (410) 517-3600, ext. 2449; e-mail: monica.kindle@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF INTEROPERABILITY
John E. (Jack) Markey, Assistant Secretary (667) 274-3006; e-mail: jack.markey@maryland.gov
Brian Wood, Telecommunications Administrator (410) 517-2479; e-mail: brian.wood@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
(D52A0105)
FY2026 appropriation: $128,910; authorized positions:
Michael J. Hinson, Chief Resilience Officer (443) 381-3699; e-mail: michael.hinson@maryland.gov
Summer Modelfino, Deputy Chief Resilience Officer (410) 517-2510; e-mail: summer.modelfino@maryland.gov
web: https://resilientmaryland.com
Co-Chair: Russell J. Strickland, Secretary of Emergency Management
Co-Chair (chosen by Council, 1-year term): Stephanie A. Lansing, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park
Co-Vice-Chair: Martin Proulx, designee of Secretary of Agriculture
Co-Vice-Chair: Labelle G. Hillgrove, designee of Secretary of Human Services
Co-Vice-Chair: Stephanie A. Lansing, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park
Appointed by Senate President: Katie Fry Hester
Appointed by House Speaker: Lorig Charkoudian
Appointed by Secretary of Emergency Management to 3-year terms: Jesse Albright; Daphene Altema-Johnson; Amanda (Beth) Brewster; Heather B. Bruskin; Michelle Caruso; Lindsey Doyle; Enrique Nelson Escobar, Ph.D.; Nick Hargrove; Annmarie Hart-Bookbinder; LaMonika N. Jones; Lila B. Karki, Ph.D.; Lisa Lachenmayr; Taylor LaFave; Grace Leatherman; Joseph Liu; Nancy Nunn; Leah A. Paley; Reena Rambharat; Mary Salins; Bill Schindler, Ph.D.; Theresa Stahl; Diana Taylor; Anne Z. Wallerstedt, Esq. Terms expire 2027.
Ex officio: Joseph P. Milone, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Commerce; Shannon McDonald, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Leslie Sessom-Parks, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Stephen R. McHenry, Executive Director, Maryland Agricultural & Resource-Based Industry Development Corp.; Karl Shlagel, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Farm Bureau.
OFFICE OF STRATEGY & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Anna L. Sierra, Assistant Secretary (443) 381-2556; e-mail: anna.sierra1@maryland.gov
CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
Marcia L. Deppen, Director (410) 517-3600, ext. 2488
e-mail: marcia.deppen@maryland.gov
CENTRAL REGION (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford & Howard Counties, & Baltimore City)
John E. Dulina, Liaison Officer (410) 517-3600, ext. 2567; e-mail: john.dulina@maryland.gov
EASTERN SHORE REGION
(Upper Eastern Shore: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Talbot & Queen Anne's counties)
William L. Hildebrand, Upper Eastern Shore Liaison Officer (410) 517-3600, ext. 2585; e-mail: william.hildebrand@maryland.gov
(Lower Eastern Shore: Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester counties)
Vacancy, Lower Eastern Shore Liaison Officer
SOUTHERN REGION (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties)
Timothy Schneeman, Liaison Officer (410) 517-3600, ext. 2499; e-mail: timothy.schneeman@maryland.gov
WESTERN REGION (Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties)
Thomas Brown, Liaison Officer (410) 517-3600, ext. 2497
EMERGING INITIATIVES BRANCH
Steve Richards, Emerging Initiatives Branch Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2572; e-mail: steve.richards@maryland.gov
PREPAREDNESS BRANCH
Brian Bauer, Preparedness Branch Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2452; email: brian.bauer@maryland.gov
CYBER PREPAREDNESS UNIT
Jon Caudle, Supervisor (410) 517-3600, ext. 2490;
e-mail: jon.caudle@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/cyber-preparedness-home.aspx
PLANNING UNIT
Vacancy, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2513
STATE CONTINUITY PROGRAM UNIT
Kenneth Maloney, Supervisor (410) 517-3600, ext. 2545; e-mail: kenneth.maloney@maryland.gov
TRAINING & EXERCISE UNIT
Matthew Moynihan, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2548; e-mail: matthew.moynihan@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/training_education.aspx
RESPONSE COORDINATION BRANCH
Kiona Black, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2518; e-mail: kiona.black@maryland.gov
STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
(410) 517-3600
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION DIRECTORATE
Sara Bender, Director (410) 517-3600, ext. 2417
e-mail: sara.bender1@maryland.gov
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH BRANCH
Jorge E. Castillo, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2521; e-mail: jorge.castillo@maryland.gov
HAZARD MITIGATION BRANCH
Caitlin Whiteleather, State Hazards Mitigation Officer & Branch Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2581; e-mail: caitlin.whiteleather@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/hazard-mitigation.aspx
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Eleanor (Nora) Lagola, Public Assistance Officer & Branch Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2533; e-mail: nora.lagola@maryland.gov
RISK & RECOVERY BRANCH
David Robbins, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2559; e-mail: dave.robbins@maryland.gov
STRATEGY BRANCH
WHOLE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION BRANCH
Tessa Lovro, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext.
2425; e-mail: tessa.lovro@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/whole-community.aspx
MISSION SUPPORT DIRECTORATE
Janet Moncrieffe, Director (410) 517-3600, ext. 2524
e-mail: janet.moncrieffe@maryland.gov
HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT
Mekia Gaskins, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2595; e-mail: mekia.gaskins@maryland.gov
FISCAL SERVICES BRANCH
Beth Malane, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2453; e-mail: beth.malane@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (443) 293-6325; e-mail:
GRANTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH
Stacy Stone, Manager (410) 517-3600, ext. 2472; e-mail: stacy.stone@maryland.gov
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRANCH
Vacancy, Manager (410) 517-3600; e-mail:
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