The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Central Administrative Services

For questions, please call:
Office of the Executive Director
Debra Carter
301-454-1740
Human Resources Director
William Spencer
301-454-1700
Policy and Management Services
Anju Bennett
301-454-1740
Budget Administration
Darin Conforti
301-454-1741
Training
Jeannette Glover
301-454-1700
Employee Benefits
Jan Lahr Prock
301-454-1694
Recruitment and Selection Services
Wanda Fells
301-454-1405
Classification and Compensation
Boni King
301-454-1728
Human Resource Records
Boni King
301-454-1700
Employee and Labor Relations
Wanda Fells
301-454-1405
Risk and Safety Management
Wanda Wesley-Major
301-454-1700

Human Resources

The mission of the Department of Human Resources and Management (DHRM) is to provide quality corporate governance and human resource management systems; to perform with integrity, innovation, and responsiveness, and deliver excellent customer service to the Commission, its employees, elected and appointed officials and the communities served in the bi-county region. The Department provides executive and operational leadership through a set of best management practices, recommends policy, and establishes administrative procedures, including internal controls for efficient and effective operations. The Executive Director provides executive functions for the Commission and also oversees the work of DHRM.

It is composed of three cross-functional Divisions:

Budget Division

Corporate Policy and Management Operations

Human Resources Division

Contact the Executive Director


Patti Colihan Barney -
Phone: 301-454-1740




This office facilitates and coordinates the Commission wide human resource functions and creates a central source of human resources expertise for consistency and efficiency. Over the years, we have built exceptional programs focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining our most valuable asset - our employees.

Department of Human Resources Organization Chart:

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Department of Human Resource Organization Chart