Staff Directory


​​53867335650_120f998b3b_o.jpg
                                   
Maryland Department​ of Agriculture​ Telephone Number:
Baltimore/Annap​​olis
410-841-5700

Public Information Act Requests:          
Jessica Hackett 
410-841-5888
Jessica.Hackett2@maryland.gov 

Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters:
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
    
Headquarters Fax Machine
​410-841-5914​ 

For field office addresses, please scroll down.

To look up a employee by name, please see the State Employee Directory at:
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Secretary of Agriculture 
Kevin ​Atticks
​kevin.atticks@maryland.gov ​
​​410-​841-​5880
​Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Steve Connelly
steve.connelly@maryland.gov​
410-841-5831
Executive Associate to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary 
Susan Kivioja 
susan.kivioja@maryland.gov 
410-841-5830

Communications, Director
and PIA Requests
Jessica Hackett
jessica.hackett2@maryland.gov410-841-5888
Legislation & Government Relations, DirectorRachel R. Jones
rachel.jones2@maryland.gov
410-841-5886
Public Information Officer
Lauren Moses
​lauren.moses1@maryland.gov 
410-841-5889​
​Value Added Agricultural Specialist
​Martin Proulx
​martin.proulx@maryland.gov
​410-841-5985
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 
Assistant Secretary 
Heather Barthel 
heather.barthel1@maryland.gov
410-841-5845
Fiscal Services, Director
​Grace Faturoti-Owoeye
grace.owoeye@maryland.gov
410-841-5808
Human ResourcesGwen Schindlergwen.schindler1@maryland.gov410-841-5840
Central ServicesHeather Barthel  
heather.barthel1@maryland.gov​
410-841-5845
​Information Technology
​Eric Dove
​eric.dove@maryland.gov
​410-697-9441
OFFICE OF MARKETING ANIMAL INDUSTRIES AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Assistant SecretaryCassie Shirk
​cassie.shirk@maryland.gov
410-841-5886
Animal Health Program Manager
& State Veterinarian
Dr. Jennifer Trout, DVM
jennifer.trout@maryland.gov​
410-841-5810
Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory - Frederick

301-600-1548
Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratories - Salisbury 
410-543-6610
Food Quality Assurance, Program ManagerMolly Gillingham
molly.gillingham@maryland.gov410-841-5769
Marketing Service, Program Manager
Mark Powellmark.powell@maryland.gov410-841-5775
International MarketingStone Slade 
stone.slade@maryland.gov 

410-841-5775
​Seafood Marketing
Matthew Scales 
matthew.scales1@maryland.gov​
​410-841-5779
Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
Sara Servin 
​sara.servin@maryland.gov​

410-841-5776
Maryland's BestAudrey Broomfield
audrey.broomfield@ maryland.gov
410-841-5775
Maryland Farm to School Karen Fedorkaren.fedor@maryland.gov410-5773
Spay and Neuter Advisory BoardJen Swanson
jen.swanson@maryland.gov410-841-5766
Weights & Measures, Program Manager 
Alison Wilkinson
alison.wilkinson@maryland.gov
410-841-5790
OFFICE OF PLANT INDUSTRIES & PEST MANAGEMENT​
Assistant SecretaryMichael Calkins
michael.calkins@maryland.gov​410-841-5717/5870
Forest Pest Management, Program Manager
Craig Kuhncraig.kuhn@maryland.gov410-879-8034
Forest Pest Management, 
Southern Maryland
Grace Naglegrace.nagle@maryland.gov410-841-5931​
Forest Pest Management, Central MarylandKenton Sumpter
kenton.sumpter@maryland.gov

301-662-2074
Forest Pest Management, Eastern ShoreHeather Disqueheather.disque@maryland.gov410-822-8234
Forest Pest Management, Northeast MarylandLynn Alexander-Kuhnlynn.kuhn@maryland.gov410-879-8034
Forest Pest Management, Western MarylandSusan Winebrenner
susan.winebrenner@maryland.gov301-777-3601
Mosquito Control, Program ManagerBrian Prendergast brian.prendergast@maryland.gov410-841-5870
Mosquito Control, SalisburyDan Schambergerdaniel.schamberger@maryland.gov410-543-6626
Mosquito Control, HollywoodRalph Heard
ralph.heard@maryland.gov301-373-4264
Mosquito Control, College Park
Omari Bernett
omari.bernett@marylan.gov
301-422-5080
Mosquito Control, Central
Tony Dewitt
anthony.dewitt@maryland.gov410-841-5870
Pesticide Regulation, Program Manager
Rob Hofstetter
rob.hofstetter@maryland.gov​
410-841-5710
Plant Protection & Weed Management, Program ManagerKimberly Ricekimberly.rice@maryland.gov410-841-5920
Apiary InspectionCybil Prestoncybil.preston@maryland.gov410-841-5920
Nursery InspectionJaime Tsambikos
jaime.tsambikos@maryland.gov​410-841-5920
Pest IdentificationGaye Williamsgaye.williams@maryland.gov410-841-5920
Plant Diagnostic LabNoah Adamo
noah.adamo@maryland.gov
410-841-5920
Weed Control​Jim Calao
​jim.calao@maryland.gov
410-841-5920
Ginseng Program
Steve Bellsteven.bell@maryland.gov410-841-5920
State Chemist, Program ManagerTom Phillips
tom.phillips@maryland.gov410-841-2721
​State Chemist, Registration Mgr & Compost Coordinator​Philip Davidson​philip.davidson@maryland.gov​410-841-2721
​State Chemist Laboratory
Manager
​Gyan Aral

​gyan.aral@maryland.gov
​410-841-2721
​State Chemist, Inspector Manager​Harwood Owings, III​harwood.owings@maryland.gov​​410-841-2721
Turfgrass & Seed, Program ManagerJim Drewsjim.drews@maryland.gov410-841-5960
OFFICE OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Assistant Secretary
Hans Schmidthans.schmidt@maryland.gov410-841-5865
​Maryland Agricultural Conservation Grants
Program Manager
Jason Kepplerjason.keppler@maryland.gov410-841-5896
Nutrient Management Program AdministratorDwight Dottererdwight.dotterer@maryland.gov410-841-5877
​Resource Conservation - Program Planning & Evaluation
​Alisha Mulkey​alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov410-841-5873​
Resource Conservation District Operations, Program ManagerByron Petrauskasbyron.petrauskas@maryland.gov410-841-5952
Resource Conservation District Operations, Western/Central Md
Keith Potter  
keith.potter1@maryland.gov

301-732-8610
Resource Conservation District Operations, PatuxentAdam Lyon
​adam.lyon@maryland.gov
443-534-1989
Resource Conservation Disrict Operations, Eastern ShoreDavid Misterdavid.mister@maryland.gov410-677-0802, ext. 1
BOARDS
​Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation ​Michelle Cable, Executive Director​michelle.cable@maryland.gov410-841-5860​
​Maryland Horse Industry Board​Ross Peddicord, Executive Director​ross.peddicord@maryland.gov240-344-0000​
​Maryland Agricultural Fair BoardHarrison Palmer
harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov 

​410-841-5882
​State Board of Veterinary Medical ExaminersNathan Boan, Executive Directornathanial.boan@maryland.gov​410-841-5862​
COMMISSIONS


Maryland Agricultural CommissionHarrison Palmer
harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov 

410-841-5882
State Soil Conservation CommitteeAlisha Mulkey
alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov
410-841-5873
Pesticide Advisory CommitteeRob Hofstetter, Coordinatorrob.hofstetter@maryland.gov410-841-5710
OTHER



State Statistician, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
Shareefah Williams
shareefah.williams@usda.gov
301-347-8179
Rural Maryland CouncilCharlotte Davischarlotte.davis@maryland.gov410-841-5774
Counsel to the Department, Office of the Attorney GeneralThomas Filbertthomas.filbert@maryland.gov410-841-5895​

Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratories

Frederick Lab.......................................... 410-600-1548

1840 Rosemount Avenue

Frederick, MD  21702

Salisbury Lab............................................ 410-543-6610

27722 Nanticoke Road

Salisbury, MD  21801


Food Quality Assurance

50 Harry S Truman Pkwy................. 410-841-5769 

Annapolis, MD 21401


Forest Pest Management Offices

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway...................... 410-841-5922

Annapolis, MD 21401

Central Region

92 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite 160............ 301-662-2074

Frederick, MD  21703

 

Eastern Shore Region

28577 Mary's Court, Suite 4......................... 410-822-8234

Easton, MD  21601

 

Northeast Region

3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 400 .......... 410-879-8034

Street, MD  21154

 

Western Region

3 Pershing Street, Room 100........................ 301-777-3601

Cumberland, MD  21501


Mosquito Control Offices

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway .................. 410-841-5870

Annapolis, MD  21401

43955 Commerce Avenue ............................301-373-4263

Hollywood, MD  20636

8071 Greenmead Drive...................................301-422-5080

College Park, MD  20742

27722 Nanticoke Road .................................. 410-543-6626

Salisbury MD  21801 


Nutrient Management

Region 1:  Garrett, Allegany, and Washington Counties

P.O. Box 459.................................................. 410-279-3506

Hankcock, MD, 21750

Region 2a:  Carroll and Frederick Counties

92 Thomas Johnson Dr., Suite 110 ...410-353-4320

Frederick, MD 21702

Region 2b:  Anne Arundel, Howard, and

Montgomery Counties

92 Thomas Johnson Dr., Suite 110 ....410-507-4811

Frederick, MD 21702

Region 3:  Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, and St. Mary's Counties

P.O. Box 652................................................... 410-980-9479

Leonardtown MD  20650

Region 4:  Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford Counties

P.O. Box 850....................................................... 410-991-3114

Street MD  21154

Region 5a:  Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties

28577 Mary's Ct, Suite 4........................... 410-279-4003

Easton, MD  21601

Region 5b:  Caroline and Dorchester Counties

P.O. Box ​340....................................................... 410-353-5660

Marydel, MD  21649

Region 6:  Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties

27722 Nanticoke Road, Unit #2............ 410-507-4949

Salisbury, Maryland 21801


Plant Protection and Weed Management

27722 Nanticoke Road .................................... 410-543-6613

Salisbury, MD  21801


Soil Conservation District Offices

Please find the office contacts here:

https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/technical_assistance.aspx

​​