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Department of Veterans and Military Families

Veterans Home Commission

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​ The Maryland Veterans Home Commission was created in 1975 to provide a home for veterans in Maryland. In 1999, it 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, located in St. Mary’s County.

The Commission has fourteen members: eleven are appointed by the Governor (with Senate advice and consent) to five‐year terms, and three serve ex officio.

Commission Members

  • Keith Streicher, Chair, (term expires June 2029)​
  • Gary Knight, Vice-Chair (term expires June 2027)
  • Robert M. Infussi, Sr. (term expires June 2029)
  • MSG Y. Michelle Dowleyne, USA (RET) (term expires June 2029)
  • Jason E. Franklin (term expires June 2026)
  • Stephanie C. Powell, MPH, MPA (Former USMC) (term expires June 2028)
  • Maj George I. Onyenyeonwu, USAF (RET) (term expires June 2028)
  • LTC Rod Azama, USA (RET) (term expires June 2027)
  • Gail Schnell (US Army Afghanistan/OEF/Combat Veteran) (term expires June 2029)
  • Hope Taylor Thomas (term expires June 2029)
  • Matt Williams (term expires July 1, 2030)

Ex Officio Members

  • Ed Rothstein, 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