Staff Directory

​​​ ​General Contact

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The Wineland Building, 4th Floor
16 Francis Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-260-3838
Toll Free: 866-793-1577
Fax: 410-216-7928
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30

PLEASE NOTE: There are no veteran benefits specialists at the 16 Francis Street/Annapolis location for the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families.  If you need to meet with a service officer or need paperwork signed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, please contact our service program at 800-446-4926, ext. 6450.   If you have questions about VA benefits, please contact our service program or call 410-260-3838.

Office of the Secretary

​Ed Rothstein, Acting Secretary
​[email protected]

Ross Cohen, Deputy Secretary, Veterans
[email protected]

Dana Burl, Deputy Secretary, Military Family Policy and Programs
[email protected]

Peter Pantzer​, Chief of Staff
[email protected]

John Kerley, Deputy Chief of Staff
[email protected]

Alayna Charland, Director, Finance & Administration
[email protected]

Morgan Murphy, Director, Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs
[email protected]​

Schmeka Roane, Employee Relations Manager
[email protected]​

​​​ Heather Geraldes, Executive Director, Maryland Veterans Trust Fund
[email protected]

​ Mauricio Reyes, Constituent Services Coordinator
[email protected]

Communications, Outreach, & Advocacy Program