DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

• Federal Jobs for Veterans

Fred L. Wineland Building, 4th floor, 16 Francis St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 260-3838; 1-866-793-1577 (toll free); fax: (410) 216-7928; e-mail: mdveteransinfo@maryland.gov
web: http://veterans.maryland.gov/
www.va.gov/healthbenefits/ (veterans health eligibility)

Korean War veterans, St. Patrick's Day Parade, East Pratt St., Baltimore, Maryland, March 16, 2008. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Robert L. Finn, Deputy Secretary (410) 974-2399
e-mail: robert.finn1@maryland.gov

Fred L. Wineland Building, 16 Francis St., Annapolis, Maryland, January 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Katharine S. (Katie) Sonntag, Executive Assistant (410) 260-3838
e-mail: katie.sonntag@maryland.gov

COUNSEL
Lisa O'Mara Arnquist, Assistant Attorney General (410) 585-3079

MARYLAND COLLEGE COLLABORATION FOR STUDENT VETERANS COMMISSION
Staff: Denise G. Nooe (410) 260-3840; e-mail: denise.nooe@maryland.gov

Danielle L. Dabrowski, Frostburg State University, Chair (chosen by Commission)
Dena Allen-Few, Towson University, Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission)
Kristin K. Byerly, University of Maryland Global Campus, Secretary (chosen by Commission)


Appointed by President of participating institution of higher education: Kat Schorr, Anne Arundel Community College; Derrick Little, Ed.D., Community Colleges of Baltimore County; Matthew B. Fraling III, Esq., Coppin State University; Cathryn L. Camp, Prince George's Community College; M. Antonio Silas, Ph.D., University of Maryland Baltimore County; Wanda Colon-Canales, Washington Adventist University.

Ex officio: Denise G. Nooe, designee of Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Jay A. Perman, M.D., Chancellor, University System of Maryland; Cathryn L. Camp, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Association of Community Colleges; Sara C. Fidler, President, Maryland Independent College & University Association.

MARYLAND VETERANS COMMISSION

Staff: Denise G. Nooe (410) 260-3840; e-mail: denise.nooe@maryland.gov
web: http://veterans.maryland.gov/maryland-veterans-commission/


Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Kiasheen L. Tyler, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025

Elton Stokes. Term expires 2021.

Pleasala J. Collins; Leonard R. Kirk. Terms expire 2022.

Stanley A. Seidel. Term expires 2023.

Robert L. Hanson; Kelly E. Welsh. Terms expire 2024.

Charles M. Green; Cynthia I. Macri, M.D. Terms expire 2025.

Col. Erwin A. Burtnick; Karen E. A. Calvert; Sgt. Maj. James Childs, Jr.; Jerome D. Davis; Robert H. Hartman, Jr.; Ronald L. Holcombe; Franklin Killebrew; Richard M. Lane; Michael G. Moore; Denise E. Perry; Joe O. Smith; Mary Elaine Stem; Raul E. Rosas; Leroy E. Thornton; Elmer C. Wallace, Jr. Terms expire 2026.

Stuart P. Blair; Victor W. Fuentealba, Esq.; Robert C. Reuter; Maj. James H. Shiffrin. Terms expire 2027.

MARYLAND VETERANS HOME COMMISSION
Sharon M. Murphy, Director, Veterans Home Program (301) 884-8171; 1-800-522-8387 (toll free, Maryland); fax: (301) 884-8036
e-mail: vethome@maryland.gov
web: www.charhall.org
http://veterans.maryland.gov/veterans-home-commission/

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms with Senate advice & consent:
Brig. Gen. Warner I. Sumpter, Chair (chosen by Commission), 2026
Gary D. Knight, Vice-Chair & Secretary, 2027
Maj. Gen. Andrew H. Anderson, U.S.A. (ret.), 2022; Gloria J. Larman, 2023; Kathryn Smith Gleeson, 2024; Luis A. Hernandez, Ph.D., 2024; Lt. Col. Glynn E. Parker (ret.), 2024; Stephen L. Clagett, Jr., 2026; Jason E. Franklin, 2026; Rodney S. Azama, 2027; Thomas L. Davis, 2027.

Ex officio: Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., Governor; C. Bernard (Bernie) Fowler, designee of Senate President; John F. Wood, Jr., designee of House Speaker.

WAR MEMORIAL COMMISSION
(formerly H00A0103, and 28.01.01.03)
(410) 396-8013
web: http://veterans.maryland.gov/war-memorial-commission/

Edward A. Bauer, P.E., Chair (chosen by Commission in Sept. to 2-year term), 2025

Appointed by Secretary of Veterans Affairs with Governor's approval to 5-year terms: Catherine M. Conroy, 2016; Col. Timothy A. Rainey, Ph.D., 2019; Wilson J. Thornton, Jr., 2022; Harold E. Webster, 2023.

Appointed by Mayor of Baltimore to 5-year terms: David T. Clements; Marian C. James; Norman E. Johnson, Jr.; Earl W. Nesbitt; William B. Proctor. Terms expire 2018.

WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING
Jackson Gilman-Forlini, Manager (410) 396-8013; fax: (410) 545-0192; e-mail: war.memorial@baltimorecity.gov

War Memorial Building, 101 North Gay St., Baltimore, Maryland, June 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

FINANCE & PERSONNEL
Peter Pantzer, Director (410) 260-3867
e-mail: peter.pantzer@maryland.gov
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Stacey L. Crawford, Coordinator (410) 260-3878
e-mail: stacey.crawford@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Peter Pantzer, Records Officer (410) 260-3867
e-mail: peter.pantzer@maryland.gov

OUTREACH & ADVOCACY
(D55P0011)
FY2021 appropriation: $293,778; authorized positions: 2
Dana S. Burl, Director (410) 260-3842; e-mail: dana.burl@maryland.gov
Denise G. Nooe, Deputy Director (410) 260-3840; e-mail: denise.nooe@maryland.gov

CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME
(D55P0005, formerly D56Q00 & 23.17.00)
FY2021 appropriation: $26,231,066; authorized positions: 6
Sharon M. Murphy, Director (301) 884-8171, ext. 1401; e-mail: sharon.murphy@maryland.gov
Rodney L. Jones, Deputy Director (301) 884-8171, ext. 1412; e-mail: rodneyl.jones@maryland.gov

VETERANS CEMETERY PROGRAM
(D55P0002, formerly 23.15.00.02)
FY2021 appropriation: $8,596,336; authorized positions: 76
Russell C. Ware, Director, Cemetery & Memorial Programs (410) 923-6981
e-mail: russell.ware@maryland.gov

VETERANS CEMETERIES

ALLEGANY COUNTY (Rocky Gap)
Michael R. Gregory, Superintendent (301) 777-2185; fax: (301) 777-2402
Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, Rocky Gap State Park, 14205 Pleasant Valley Road, NE, Flintstone, MD 21530
e-mail: michael.gregory@maryland.gov

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY (Crownsville)
Virginia P. (Pat) Ritter, Superintendent (410) 987-6320; fax: (410) 987-3920
Crownsville State Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032
e-mail: virginia.ritter@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE COUNTY (Garrison Forest)
Leland T. Barksdale, Superintendent (410) 363-6090; fax: (410) 363-1533
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
e-mail: leland.barksdale@maryland.gov

DORCHESTER COUNTY (Hurlock)
Bruce W. Webster, Superintendent (410) 943-3420; fax: (410) 943-3680
Eastern Shore State Veterans Cemetery, 6827 East New Market, Ellwood Road, Hurlock, MD 21643
e-mail: bruce.webster@maryland.gov

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY (Cheltenham)
Dimitra A. Johnson, Superintendent (301) 372-6398; fax: (301) 782-7310
Cheltenham State Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway (U.S. Route 301), Cheltenham, MD 20623 - 0010
e-mail: dimitra.johnson@maryland.gov

VETERANS MEMORIALS & MONUMENTS PROGRAM
(D55P0003, formerly 23.15.00.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $396,940; authorized positions: 3
Keith A. Brown, Superintendent (410) 923-6981
e-mail: keith.brown@maryland.gov

MARYLAND KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL
Canton Waterfront Park, 2903 Boston St., Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 354-3550

MARYLAND VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
Middle Branch Park, 2825 South Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225
(410) 354-3550

MARYLAND WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
Route 450 at Naval Academy Bridge, 1920 Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 354-3550

VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM
(D55P0001, formerly 23.15.00.01)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,687,450; authorized positions: 22
Phillip A. Munley, Director (410) 230-4444, ext. 6457; 1-800-446-4926 (toll free); fax: (410) 230-4445; e-mail: phillip.munley@maryland.gov
Debra T. Hynes, Deputy Director (410) 230-4444, ext. 6452; e-mail: debra.hynes@maryland.gov

VETERANS APPEALS
Gerard J. (Gerry) Taylor, Chief (410) 230-4444, ext. 6451
e-mail: gerard.taylor@va.gov

VETERANS CLAIMS

Garry A. Brown, Veterans Service Officer (410) 230-4444, ext. 6453; 1-800-446-4926, ext. 6450 (toll free)
G. H. Fallon Federal Building, Room 2030
31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201
e-mail: garry.brown@maryland.gov
fax: (410) 230-4445
Cardell R. Bass, Area Supervisor (410) 230-4444, ext. 6454; e-mail: cardell.bass@maryland.gov
Stacy Y. Travers, Veterans Benefits Specialist (410) 230-4444, ext. 6454

G. H. Fallon Federal Building, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, Maryland, April 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BEL AIR SERVICE CENTER
Michael T. Cantrell, Veterans Service Officer (410) 638-6507; fax: (410) 638-6549
501 West MacPhail Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: michael.cantrell@maryland.gov

CAMP SPRINGS SERVICE CENTER
Aaron Awkward, Veterans Service Officer (301) 248-0463; e-mail: aaron.awkward@maryland.gov
Joseph M. Thornton, Veterans Service Officer (301) 248-0463; e-mail: joseph.thornton@maryland.gov
Harriet Hunter Building, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748


CHARLOTTE HALL SERVICE CENTER
Willie Borden, Jr., Veterans Service Officer (240) 577-7083
29431 Charlotte Hall Road, Room 211, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
e-mail: willie.bordenjr@maryland.gov

CUMBERLAND SERVICE CENTER
Aaron L. Clark, Veterans Service Officer (301) 729-4676
13300 Winchester Road SW, Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: aaron.clark@maryland.gov


EASTON SERVICE CENTER
Janet C. Thomas, Area Supervisor (410) 690-7181, 1-866-497-3684 (toll free); fax: (410) 221-1834
P. O. Box 1148, 11 South Harrison St., Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: janet.thomas@maryland.gov

TALBOT COUNTY
Career Center, Bay Street Plaza, 301 Bay St., Easton, MD 21601

WORCESTER COUNTY
Lower Shore One-Stop Job Market, Suite 1
917 Mt. Herman Road, Salisbury, MD 21804

FREDERICK SERVICE CENTER
Keri Keefer, Veterans Service Officer (301) 600-2155
Courthouse, Room 2120
100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: keri.keefer@maryland.gov

Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

GAITHERSBURG SERVICE CENTER
Miguel Sapp, Veterans Service Officer (301) 987-8412, (301) 987-8413
Motor Vehicle Administration Service Center
15 Metropolitan Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
e-mail: miguel.sapp@maryland.gov


GLEN BURNIE SERVICE CENTER
James R. Wilkes, Veterans Service Officer (410) 424-3039
Motor Vehicle Administration, Glen Burnie Service Center, Room 30
6601 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21062
e-mail: james.wilkes@maryland.gov

HAGERSTOWN SERVICE CENTER
Andrea D. Jones, Veterans Service Officer (240) 527-6894; fax: (240) 527-6893
18306 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: andread.jones@maryland.gov


LAUREL SERVICE CENTER
Andrew J. Rutherford, Veterans Service Officer (410) 313-0229
Multi-Service Center, 9900 Washington Blvd., Suite I, Laurel, MD 20723
e-mail: andrew.rutherford@maryland.gov

SALISBURY SERVICE CENTER
Michelle B. Licata, Veterans Service Officer (410) 219-7256
251 Tilghman Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
e-mail: michelle.licata@maryland.gov

W. Paul Martin District Court/Multi-Service Center, 201 Baptist St., Salisbury, Maryland, August 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

SOUTHERN MARYLAND MOBILE SERVICE CENTER
1-877-WAR-VETS (toll free); 1-877-927-8387 (toll free)

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