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Lauri A. McGuire Named Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Logistics

Secretary Ellington Churchill, Jr. has announced Lauri McGuire as Assistant Secretary for Procurement and Logistics at the Maryland Department of General Services. The Department of General Services is a primary procurement agency with responsibility for purchasing a broad variety of goods and services for state and local governments, as well as non-profits.
“Lauri McGuire has a comprehensive background in procurement law ... Learn more

Maryland Charity Campaign Videos: DHCD Secretary Holt Challenges DGS; Secretary Churchill Counter Challenges

Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Secretary Ken Holt has made a video challenge to General Services Secretary Churchill. Secretary Holt says that DHCD will get 100% employee participation in the Maryland Charity Campaign. Secretary Churchill made a video counter challenge, saying DGS will have 100% participation. At the end of the campaign, the loser will sit over a dunking pool, with employees ... Learn more

Department of General Services Maryland Capitol Police Develops Overdose Response Program

The Department of General Services Maryland Capitol Police (MCP) has joined the fight to combat the alarming rise in opioid-related drug overdoses, including those associated with heroin. In conjunction with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), the Maryland Capitol Police has developed an overdose response program that enables law enforcement personnel, as first responders, to take lifesaving actions ... Learn more

Employee of the Month — K-9 Champ

It hasn’t happened often, but it has been known to occur: an employee who’s been with DGS for a short time is recognized as Employee of the Month. The selection criteria set a high bar and include a strong work ethic, positive attitude, professional behavior and service to others. It can take some time for all these characteristics to reveal ... Learn more

Change Order Workgroup Meeting Schedule

The Change Order Workgroup was created by legislation passed during the 2016 General Assembly: SB 826/Ch. 580 and HB 403/Ch. 581. The workgroup will meet on the following three dates:

Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
Monday, October 3, 2016

All meetings will be held from 1pm to 4pm, in the Olmstead Conference Room, 11th Floor, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD
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Employee of the Month – Sergeant Ebonie Richardson

Ebonie Richardson grew up in a culture of public service. Her parents served in the military, and her father later joined the Maryland State Police. Her cousin is with the Baltimore Police. And Ebonie is a Maryland Capitol Police sergeant.
“We were raised to believe in the importance of public service,” she explains. “My Dad set an example, and I knew ... Learn more

Our Customer Service Promise

The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers and stakeholders with services in the following manner:

Friendly and Courteous: We will be helpful and supportive and will have a positive attitude and passion for what we do.
Timely and Responsive: We will be proactive, will take initiative and will try to anticipate your needs.
Accurate and Consistent: We will always aim ... Learn more

Governor Larry Hogan Appoints Ellington Churchill as Secretary of Department of General Services

Click here to view the press release from the Governor’s Office.
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Employee of the Month — Anthony Faust

“Call Anthony” is a familiar phrase around DGS. Whether it’s the new Workday system, employee appreciation days, the Maryland Combined Charities campaign, or the summer YouthWorks program, Anthony is there to help out.
For example, long before many of us began to focus on Workday, Anthony had already become familiar with the multi-step timesheet function.  As we got closer to the ... Learn more

Catonsville to Get a New Court House

The rendering for Maryland’s newest district court was unveiled on Wednesday, June 8 to a distinguished audience that included Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera, District Court Chief Judge John Morrissey, Baltimore County delegates Charles E. Sydnor, III and Pat Young, and a representative of Baltimore County Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam.
Baltimore County law requires that the new Catonsville District ... Learn more