mdcourts.gov Human Resources

Staff Directory
General HR Phone Number: 410- 260-1280
Judiciary Education and Conference Center Phone Number: 410-260-3100

Executive Director's Office
Classification and Compensation
Employee Relations/HR Mediation/Risk Management/Medical Referral/Employee Assistance Program Unit
Payroll/Leave Accounting
Professional Development/Educational Assistance Unit
Recruitment/Employee Services, Benefits


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	.
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.