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Staff Directory
General HR Phone Number: 410- 260-1280
Judiciary Education and Conference Center Phone Number: 410-260-3100
 
Executive Director's Office
Main Number: 410-260-1280
Sharon S. Ball, Executive Director
410-260-1280
sharon.ball@mdcourts.gov
 fax: 410-974-2849
Directs the Judiciary Human Resources Program
VACANT, Deputy Executive Director 
410-260-1255
fax: 410-974-2849
Oversees JHR Office Operations and Services 
Connie Winkel, Management Analyst
410-260-1275
connie.winkel@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849
Develops and assists in implementing quality assurance guidelines. 

Performs problem analysis and develops solutions.

Liza Velez , Office Manager
410-260-1211
liza.velez@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849

Tabitha Holloman, Receptionist
410-260-1201
tabitha.holloman@mdcourts.gov
fax:  410-974-2849
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Classification and Salary Administration / HRIS Unit Number: 410-260-1733
Jennifer Boswell, Supervisor 
410-260-1276
jennifer.boswell@mdcourts.gov 
fax: 410-974-2849
Overall responsibility for the administration of classification and compensation activities, practices and policies for the Maryland Judiciary. Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Administrator. 
Bill Hoffman, Classification and Salary Analyst 410-260-1284 
bill.hoffman@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849
Responsible for the development and revision of job specifications and classifications; reviews and proposes classification alternatives for organizational structure/design; and conducts job evaluation studies and analyses to determine the appropriate classification and pay levels.
Tammy Ferguson, Classification and Salary Analyst 410-260-1282 
tammy.ferguson@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849
Responsible for the development and revision of job specifications and classifications; reviews and proposes classification alternatives for organizational structure/design; and conducts job evaluation studies and analyses to determine the appropriate classification and pay levels.
Janean Thompson-Savoy, Human Resources Specialist 
410-260-1278 
janean.thompson-savoy@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849
Responsible for the coordination and processing of all classification and salary actions. Assists with job evaluation studies and analyses to determine appropriate classification and pay levels.  Responsible for the retention of Position Description Questionnaires (PDQs) and job specifications.
Karen Kotschenreuther, HR Specialist 
karen.kotschenreuther@mdcourts.gov
410-260-1281 
Functions as the HRIS Specialist for the Judiciary. HRIS administrator.
Employee Relations/HR Mediation/Risk Management/Medical Referral/Employee Assistance Program Unit Unit Number: 410-260-1732
Lee Robinson, Manager 
410-260-1205
lee.robinson@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-1253
Manages the employer/employee relations activities for the Judiciary, including employee injury issues. Serves as management representative or hearing officer at grievance hearings. Mediator for workplace disputes. Employee Assistance Program and medical evaluation referrals. Unemployment Insurance Issues  Co-Chair of the Human Resources Policy Committee.  Manages FMLA.
Manages the Employment Services Unit.
Faith Steinbach, Employee Relations Specialist
410-260-1264
faith.steinbach@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-1253
Provides advice, guidance, and direction on employer/employee relations matters. Administers the leave donation/leave bank programs. Oversight of the performance evaluation program.  Coordinator of the Work/Life Balance Program. Mediator for workplace disputes. Employee Assistance Program and medical evaluation referrals. Unemployment Insurance Issues.
Grievance Hearing Coordinator.
Liaison for FMLA and employee injuries throughout Judiciary. 
Payroll/Leave Accounting Unit Unit Number: 410-260-1735
Marti Robinson, Supervisor of Payroll/Leave Accounting 
410-260-1286
marti.robinson@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-1214
Verifies wages upon written request.

Ensures that leave is recorded and is accurately calculated.

Wendy Cook, Payroll Specialist
410-260-1246
wendy.cook@mdcourts.gov
 fax: 410-260-1214
Verifies wages upon written request.

Ensures ETRs and PTRs are completed in a timely manner.

Ensures that leave is recorded and is accurately calculated.

Toni Cully, Payroll/Leave Specialist
410-260-1285
toni.cully@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-1214
Verifies wages upon written request.

Ensures ETRs and PTRs are completed in a timely manner.

Ensures that leave is recorded and is accurately calculated.

Harry Thompson, Leave Specialist
410-260-1207
harry.thompson@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-1214
Ensures that leave is recorded and is accurately calculated.

Verifies wages upon written request.

Ensures ETRs and PTRs are completed in a timely manner.

Lynn Hill, Payroll/Leave Specialist
410-260-1287/1735
lynn.hill@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-1214
Ensures that leave is recorded and is accurately calculated.

Verifies wages upon written request.

Ensures ETRs and PTRs are completed in a timely manner.

Lolli Petrillo, HR Specialist
410-260-1591
lolli.petrillo@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-1214
Provides recalled judges' timesheets. Assists with FMLA. Processes veritification of employment and wage veritifications. 
Professional Development/Educational Assistance Unit Unit Number: 410-260-3600
Vacant, Manager
410-260-3602
 fax: 410-260-3612
Coordinates career and professional development initiatives and programs; develops short and long term developmental plans and logistics; administers the court certificate and educational assistance programs; serves as project manager for training contract; handles special events; and manages the employee service awards program.
Joan Coble, Trainer
410-360-3605
joan.coble@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-3612
Prepares and presents professional development programs and training to non-judicial employees, prepares the HR Newsletter, maintains and distributes materials from the lending library, and participates in the quarterly District Court New Employee Orientation.
Nancy Kline, Trainer
410-260-3604
nancy.kline@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-3612
Prepares and presents professional development programs and training to non-judicial employees, handles the Holiday Decorating Contest for charity, and  maintains and distributes materials from the lending library.
James Davis, Trainer
410-260-3603
james.davis@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-3612
Prepares and presents professional development programs and training to non-judicial employees, participates in the quarterly District Court New Employee Orientation, presents the Regional Orientation for District Court Headquarters employees, and administers individual participation in outsourced workshops and seminars.
Gloria Prete, Training Associate
410-260-3601
gloria.prete@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-260-3612
Coordinates, processes, prepares, and monitors all information required to train non-judicial employees.
Office of Employee Services Unit Number: 410-260-1731
Automated Recruitment Jobline: 
410-260-1734
Lee Robinson, Manager
410-260-1279
lee.robinson@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849
Overall responsibility for the administration of recruitment, examination, employee services and benefits-related activities for the Maryland Judiciary. 
Marcy Goode, HR Representative
410-260-1204
marcy.goode@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849

Responsible for the coordination of recruitment/examination activities, develops and distributes recruitment announcements and oversees the candidate selection for assigned jurisdictions

Susan Hardisty, HR Representative
410-260-1204
susan.hardisty@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849
Responsible for the coordination of recruitment/examination activities, develops and distributes recruitment announcements and oversees the candidate selection for assigned jurisdictions. Develops and posts advertisements; coordinates the placement of temporary agency personnel.
Scott Orr, HR Representative
410-260-1420
scott.orr@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849
Responsible for the coordination of recruitment/examination activities, develops and distributes recruitment announcements and oversees the candidate selection for assigned jurisdictions, including all District Court Bailiffs
Susannna Lang, Human Resources Associate
410-260-1277
susanna.lang@mdcourts.gov
Maintains applicant database for all active recruitments; prepares applicant correspondence.
Monica Jackson, Benefits Coordinator
410-260-1288
monica.jackson@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849

Handles health, vision, dental and retirement questions for the entire Judiciary. Conducts the benefit portion of new employee orientations for the Annapolis locations.

Debra Vlna, HR Representative
410-260-1209
debbie.vlna@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849

Processes Judiciary personnel transactions for reclassifications, promotions, new hires, transfers, and separations. Conducts new employee orientations for the Annapolis locations.

Virginia Elliott, Human Resources Associate
410-260-1261
virginia.elliott@mdcourts.gov
fax: 410-974-2849
Maintains the Human Resources personnel records; responsible for employee photo identifications.