MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Fifth Regiment Armory, 219 29th Division St., Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2288
(410) 576-6000; fax: (410) 576-6079
web: http://military.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Fifth Regiment Armory, 29th Division St., Baltimore, Maryland, January 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL

Maj. Chantal M. Fogarty, Executive Officer (410) 576-6193; e-mail: chantal.m.fogarty.mil@mail.mil
Capt. Aaron M. Thomas, Aide de Camp (301) 576-6097; e-mail: aaron.m.thomas1.mil@mail.mil
Vacancy, Executive Associate (410) 576-6097

Col. Mark S. Lent, Inspector General (410) 702-9624; e-mail: mark.s.lent.mil@mail.mil
Col. Stephen M. Doyle, Senior Staff Judge Advocate (410) 576-6031; e-mail: stephen.m.doyle.mil@mail.mil
CSM Perlisa D. Wilson, Senior Enlisted Leader (410) 576-6095; e-mail: perlisa.d.wilson.mil@mail.mil


Col. Michael W. Duplechain, Human Resources Officer (410) 576-6044; e-mail: michael.w.duplechain.mil@mail.mil
Col. Eric B. Allely, M.D., State Surgeon (304) 264-4800; e-mail: eric.b.allely.mil@mail.mil
Lt. Col. Y. S. (Lonny) Wortham, State Chaplain (410) 576-6138; e-mail: yorlondo.s.wortham.mil@mail.mil


LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Catherine A. Kelly, Director (410) 576-6163
e-mail: catherine.a.kelly26.nfg@mail.mil

Vacancy, Legislative Affairs Officer (410) 576-6066


PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Maj. Kurt M. Rauschenberger, Public Affairs Officer (410) 576-6179
e-mail: kurt.m.rauschenberger.mil@mail.mil

U. S. PROPERTY & FISCAL OFFICE FOR MARYLAND
Col. Jeffrey M. Knepshield, Property & Fiscal Officer (410) 278-8450
e-mail: jeffrey.m.knepshield.mil@mail.mil

JOINT STAFF
Brig. Gen. Adam R. Flasch, Director of Joint Forces Headquarters Staff (410) 702-9022


COUNTERDRUG PROGRAM
Lt. Col. Kirk Regina, Director (410) 576-6135

MILITARY SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES
Lt. Col. Daniel L. Collins, Director (410) 702-9027
e-mail: daniel.l.collins3.mil@mail.mil

STATE OPERATIONS
(D50H0105)
FY2021 appropriation: $6,766,823; authorized positions:
Col. (ret.) Nathan H. Crum, Chief of Staff (410) 576-6167
e-mail: nathan.h.crum.nfg@mail.mil

ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Executive Officer & Director of Adminstration (410) 576-6167

HUMAN RESOURCES
Nicholas E. Pindale, Personnel Officer (410) 234-3832; e-mail: nicholas.pindale1@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Robert W. Bishop, Information Technology Manager & Department Webmaster (410) 234-3821; e-mail: robert.bishop@maryland.gov

MILITARY ARCHIVES
Matthew D. Gary (410) 576-6120; e-mail: matthew.d.gary.nfg@mail.mil

FINANCE
Vacancy, State Finance Director (410) 234-3818


CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT
Catherine L. Nash, Procurement Officer (410) 234-3819; e-mail: catherine.nash@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES
E. Scott Gordon, Chief (410) 234-3829; e-mail: scott.gordon@maryland.gov

FREE STATE CHALLENGE
Karilynn Dunmeyer, Director (410) 436-3301; 1-800-820-6692 (toll free); fax: (410) 306-1829
e-mail: karilynn.dunmeyer@maryland.gov
web: http://freestatemil.maryland.gov/

INSTALLATIONS
Col. (ret.) Kirk A. Yaukey, Director (410) 576-6074
e-mail: kirk.a.yaukey.nfg@mail.mil

STATE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Kirsten M. Williamson, Program Equity Officer (410) 576-6161
e-mail: kirsten.williamson@maryland.gov

VETERANS AFFAIRS HONOR GUARD
Arnold L. Bundy, Director (410) 576-6133; fax: (410) 576-6191
e-mail: arnold.bundy@maryland.gov
web: http://military.maryland.gov/mdng/Pages/default.aspx

MARYLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD

(D50H0102, formerly 23.08.01.02)
FY2021 appropriation: $4,849,770; authorized positions:
Brig. Gen. Edward S. Jones, Assistant Adjutant General for Air (appointed by Governor) (410) 234-3800
e-mail: edward.s.jones.mil@mail.mil
web: www.175wg.ang.af.mil/

A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), Maryland Air National Guard, Martin State Airport, 701 Wilson Point Road, Baltimore, Maryland, October 2018. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.

DIRECTOR OF STAFF FOR AIR
Lt. Col. Maria N. McElroy, Director of Staff (410) 234-3801
e-mail: maria.n.mcelroy.mil@mail.mil
STATE COMMAND
CMM Anthony D. Sims, State Command Chief (410) 918-6639; e-mail: anthony.d.sims3.mil@mail.mil

WING COMMAND (175th WING)
Brig. Gen. Paul D. Johnson, Wing Commander (410) 918-6420; e-mail: paul.d.johnson20.mil@mail.mil

CMSgt. Paul D. Muggli, Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant (410) 918-6859; e-mail: paul.d.muggli.mil@mail.mil

MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

(D50H0103, formerly 23.08.01.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $13,801,070; authorized positions:
Brig. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, Assistant Adjutant General for Army (410) 576-6094
e-mail: janeen.l.birckhead.mil@mail.mil
web: http://mdarmyguard.com/

Maryland Army National Guard, City Hall, 100 North Holliday St., Baltimore, Maryland, May 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CSM James M. Nugent, State Command Sergeant Major (410) 576-6069


CHIEF OF STAFF FOR ARMY
Col. Andrew W. Collins, Chief of Staff (410) 576-6090
e-mail: andrew.w.collins.mil@mail.mil


Lt. Col. Latisha Lewis, Assistant Chief of Staff (410) 576-6092


29th INFANTRY DIVISION (LIGHT) - SUPPORT
Vacancy, Assistant Division Commander-Support
29th COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE
Col. Mark M. Beckler, Commander (775) 223-4416

58th TROOP COMMAND
Col. Joseph D. Reale, Commander (202) 578-2258


70th REGIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Col. Daniel S. Williams, Commander (401) 612-4167

JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS (JFHQ)
Maj. Christa Nieland, Commander (410) 533-5987

58th EXPEDITIONARY MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BRIGADE
Col. Julie Minde, Commander (410) 616-0574

READINESS CENTERS & MILITARY RESERVATIONS

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ALLEGANY COUNTY
Cumberland - Capt. Thomas Price Readiness Center (301) 759-2619

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Annapolis - Lt. Col. (MD) E. Leslie Medford Readiness Center (410) 974-7400
Glen Burnie - First Regiment Armory (410) 768-1919

First Regiment Armory (now Readiness Center), 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, Maryland, October 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


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BALTIMORE CITY
Fifth Regiment Armory (410) 576-6000
Lt. Col. Melvin H. Cade Readiness Center (410) 566-2170

BALTIMORE COUNTY
Catonsville - Maj. Gen. William J. Witte Readiness Center (410) 788-7080
Dundalk - CSM Jerome M. Grollman Readiness Center (410) 284-6500
Glen Arm - Gunpowder Military Reservation (410) 592-9571
Glen Arm - Maj. Gen. William C. Purnell Readiness Center (410) 592-2536
Martin State Airport - Warfield Air National Guard Base (410) 918-6210
Parkville - CW4 Melvin Sherr Readiness Center (410) 661-2353
Pikesville Military Reservation (410) 653-6755
Pikesville - Maj. Gen. (MD) John Purley Cooper, Jr. Armory (410) 653-6700
Reisterstown - Camp Fretterd Military Reservation (410) 833-1992
Reisterstown - Camp Fretterd Readiness Center (410) 517-3744
Towson Readiness Center (410) 337-6772
Towson - Maj. Gen. (MD) Harry C. Ruhl Readiness Center (410) 821-1246

CARROLL COUNTY
Westminster - Maj. Gen. Henry C. Evans Readiness Center (410) 876-1228

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CECIL COUNTY
Elkton - Lt. Col. James Victor McCool Readiness Center (410) 398-2350

CHARLES COUNTY
La Plata - Brig. Gen. William Smallwood Readiness Center (301) 932-2799

FREDERICK COUNTY
Frederick - Capt. Michael Cresap Armory (now Readiness Center) (301) 662-3461

James Victor McCool Armory (now Readiness Center), Elkton, Maryland, February 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


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HARFORD COUNTY
Aberdeen - Army Aviation Support Facilities - Col. William C. Baxter Hangar & Edward J. Weide Airfield, Aberdeen Proving Ground (410) 436-2891
Aberdeen - Edgewood Armory (410) 671-2451
Bel Air - Lt. Gen. (MD) Milton A. Reckord Armory (410) 879-7667
Edgewood - Lauderick Creek Training Site (410) 436-2811
Havre de Grace Military Reservation (410) 278-8450

HOWARD COUNTY
Ellicott City - Brig. Gen. Thomas B. Baker Readiness Center (410) 465-5003

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Olney - Col. Henry A. Cole Readiness Center (301) 572-4860
White Oak - Maj. Gen. George M. Gelston Readiness Center (301) 572-4860

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
Cheltenham - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Readiness Center (301) 782-7193
Greenbelt - Maj. Gen. (Brevet) John R. Kenly Readiness Center (301) 220-7407
Laurel - Pvt. Henry Costin Readiness Center (301) 210-2039

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY
Queen Anne - Col. Victor P. Gillespie Readiness Center (410) 820-2061

TALBOT COUNTY
Easton - Brig. Gen. Louis G. Smith Readiness Center (410) 822-0313

WASHINGTON COUNTY
Cascade - Maj. Gen. Boyd M. Cook Readiness Center, Fort Ritchie (301) 241-4624
Hagerstown - Brig. Gen. (MD) Randolph Millholland Readiness Center (301) 791-4028
Hancock - Brig. Gen. Thomas B. Baker Training Site (301) 678-6912

WICOMICO COUNTY
Salisbury - CSM Blair Lee Crockett Readiness Center (410) 543-6704

MARYLAND DEFENSE FORCE

Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Lorenza Cooper, Commanding General (410) 653-6792
e-mail: publicaffairs@mddf.maryland.gov
web: http://mddf.maryland.gov

MARYLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

(D50H0106, changed from D50H02, formerly 23.08.02)
FY2021 appropriation: $57,101,548; authorized positions:
Russell J. Strickland, Director (appointed by Governor); (410) 517-3601; 1-800-422-8799 (toll free, Maryland); 1-877-636-2872 (toll free)
e-mail: russell.strickland@maryland.gov
fax: (410) 517-3610
web: http://mema.maryland.gov

Charles A. (Chas) Eby, Deputy Executive Director (410) 517-3605; e-mail: chas.eby@maryland.gov


Terry E. Thompson, Chief of Staff (410) 517-3604; e-mail: terrye.thompson@maryland.gov
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Terry E. Thompson, Coordinator (410) 517-3604; e-mail: terrye.thompson@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms:
Ronald E. Gill, Jr., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
John J. Allen, Jr.; Michael J. Berna; Jonathan H. Bratt; Douglas W. Brown; Timothy K. Cameron; Jonathan M. Dayton; Jonathan D. Favorite; Dwayne C. Freeman; Tiffany D. Green; Adrian J. Grieve; Earl F. (Buddy) Hance; Jasper D. Jones; Joseph L. Lafleur; Jennifer L. Martin, Esq.; Ryan A. Miller; Thomas C. Moran; Marverly K. Nettles; Robert H. Poole; Anna L. Sierra; Kevin J. Simmons; Clay B. Stamp; Bruce A. Wahl; Stephen A. Wantz; David L. Willenborg. Terms expire 2022.

MARYLAND STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
Emergency Management Advisory Council constitutes Maryland State Emergency Response Commission.
Terry E. Thompson, Coordinator (410) 517-3604; e-mail: terrye.thompson@maryland.gov

SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE MARYLAND STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
Ronald E. Gill, Jr., Chair (chosen by Emergency Management Advisory Council)
John P. Bentley; Richard K. Brooks III; Richard D. (Rick) Butler; Geoffrey L. Donahue; John E. (Jack) Markey; Christopher A. Thompson.

REGIONAL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM


CAPITAL REGION (Frederick, Montgomery & Prince George's Counties)
Kelly L. McGuire, Liaison Officer (443) 865-9511; e-mail: kelly.mcguire@maryland.gov

CENTRAL REGION (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford & Howard Counties, & Baltimore City)
John E. Dulina, Liaison Officer (443) 865-8638; e-mail: john.dulina@maryland.gov

EASTERN REGION
(Upper Shore: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Talbot & Queen Anne's counties)
William L. Hildebrand, Upper Shore Liaison Officer (443) 744-9073; e-mail: william.hildebrand@maryland.gov


(Lower Shore: Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester counties)
Edward S. Werkheiser, Lower Shore Liaison Officer (443) 865-9118; e-mail: edward.werkheiser@maryland.gov

SOUTHERN REGION (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties)
Kelly L. McGuire, Liaison Officer (443) 865-9511; e-mail: kelly.mcguire@maryland.gov

WESTERN REGION (Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties)
John S. Reginaldi, Liaison Officer (443) 855-9514; e-mail: john.reginaldi@maryland.gov

CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
Marcia S. Deppen, Director (410) 517-3638; e-mail: marcia.deppen@maryland.gov


Elizabeth M. Webster, Assistant Director (410) 504-3124; e-mail: elizabeth.webster@maryland.gov


MARYLAND JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER
Gary C. Zamerski, Manager (410) 517-3646; e-mail: gary.zamerski@maryland.gov

STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Jeremy A. Scheinker, Manager (410) 517-3618; e-mail: jeremy.scheinker@maryland.gov

PLANNING BRANCH
Vacancy, Manager (410) 517-5105

TRAINING & EXERCISE BRANCH
Vacancy, Manager (302) 584-5948

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION DIRECTORATE
Kyle R. Overly, Director (410) 517-3636; e-mail: kyle.overly@maryland.gov

EXTERNAL OUTREACH BRANCH
Jorge Castillo, Manager (410) 517-3624; e-mail: jorge.castillo@maryland.gov
COMMUNITY & FAITH-BASED LIAISON
Jessica L. Nusbaum, Individual Assistance Officer (410) 517-3640; e-mail: jessica.nusbaum@maryland.gov

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 517-3600

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Edward J. McDonough, Public Information Officer (410) 517-5609; e-mail: ed.mcdonough@maryland.gov

PRIVATE SECTOR INTEGRATION
Vacancy, Private Sector Liaison (410) 517-3600

MITIGATION & RECOVERY PROGRAM
JaLeesa Tate, State Hazards Mitigation Officer (410) 517-3617; e-mail: jaleesa.tate@maryland.gov
Jihane Ambroise, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (410) 517-3649; e-mail: jihane.ambroise@maryland.gov


MISSION SUPPORT DIRECTORATE
Robert B. Thomas, Jr., Director (410) 517-3603; e-mail: robert.thomasjr@maryland.gov


Vacancy, Assistant Director & Chief Financial Officer (410) 517-3603

GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Janet Moncrieffe, Grants Branch Manager (410) 517-3622; e-mail: janet.moncrieffe@maryland.gov


HUMAN RESOURCES
Kristina L. Metzger, Manager (410) 517-3615; e-mail: kristi.metzger@maryland.gov

BUDGET & FINANCE BRANCH
Robert Poler, Chief (410) 517-3643; e-mail: robert.poler@maryland.gov

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Sara Bender, Public Assistance Officer (410) 517-3620; e-mail: sara.bender@maryland.gov
John Harding, Jr., Deputy Public Assistance Officer (410) 517-5112; e-mail: john.harding@maryland.gov

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