Veterans Home Commission

The Maryland Veterans Home Commission was created in 1975 to provide a home for veterans in Maryland. In 1999, the Commission became part of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. The Commission advises the Department on issues relating to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, the only State veterans home.  Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is located in St. Mary’s County.

The Commission has fourteen members. Eleven are named to five-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent, three serve ex officio.

Commission Members:

Vacant, Chair
Gary Knight, Vice-Chair & Secretary, Term expires June 2027

Joel Bierman, Term expires June 2029
Yolanda Dowleyne, Term expires 2029
Jason E. Franklin, Term expires June 2026
Stephen McCoy, Term expires June 2029
Stephanie C. Powell, Term expires June 2028
George I. Onyenyeonwu, Term expires June 2028
LTC Rod Azama, USA (RET), Term expires June 2027
Stephen L. Clagett, Jr., Term expires June 2026

Keith Streicher, Term expires June 2029

Hope Taylor Thomas, Term June expires 2029

Ex officio:

Anthony Woods, Secretary, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, designee of the Governor
Vacant, designee of the President of the Senate
Vacant, designee of the Speaker of the House of Delegates

Contact:

Veterans Home Program 301-884-8171