Hal O. Adkins: Public Works Director, received a B.S. degree from the University of Maryland in Construction Management and Engineering. Prior to becoming the Public Works Director in 1988, he served as Project Manager for the Town's Engineering Department and as Plans Examiner for the Department of Planning and Community Development. His employment with the Town began in May of 1984. He is presently an active member of the American Public Works Association, the American Water Works Association, the Solid Waste Association of North America, the Community Transportation Association, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. E-Mail

James D. Parsons: Chief-Deputy Director of Utilities, native of West Ocean City. Jim received a B.S. Degree in Biology from Salisbury University in 1983 and a M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech University in 1996. He worked for the State of Maryland from 1983 until 1992, first at the county level and then as Eastern Shore regional representative for the Maryland Department of the Environment. Jim accepted a position with Perdue Farms in August 1992, where he worked as an environmental engineer and then corporate environmental manager until joining the Town of Ocean City in November 2007. He is a licensed Wastewater Operator in Virginia, and a Certified Nutrient Management consultant in Maryland and Delaware. Jim is a member of the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, the Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation, and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. E-Mail

Richard Malone: Deputy Director Public Works, began his employment with the Town in 1991 when the Town purchased the Ocean City Recycling Center from him and hired him as the Town's first Recycling Coordinator. In this position he helped build the Town's recycling services and infrastructure. Prior to his employment with the Town Mr. Malone completed a Union carpentry apprenticeship and worked as a carpenter for twenty years. The last eight of these years he operated RAM Contracting Inc. which did both residential and commercial construction. E-Mail

George W. Goodrow: Airport Manager, holds a BA degree from Troy State University and a Masters degree from University of LaVerne. Mr. Goodrow is a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army and has been with the Town of Ocean City since May 2000. He is an active private pilot flying regularly into and out of Ocean City Municipal Airport. He has been recognized by the American Association of Airport Executives as a “Certified Airport Manager”. E-Mail

Dean M. Dashiell: Senior Project Manager – joined the Town of Ocean City in 1999, after 30 years in the private Construction Industry managing projects in Dover, Delaware, Easton, and Salisbury, Maryland, the largest totaling $32 million dollars. He currently is a Certified Traffic Control Supervisor for the Town, member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of Ocean City Mobile Command Unit Team. E-Mail

John VanFossen: Maintenance Manager - John has been employed with the Town of Ocean City since 1970 when he received his A.A. Degree in Accounting & Business Administration from Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. John started his career as Assistant to the City Clerk in City Hall working within finance, purchasing, personnel, and collections for his first 13 years. In 1984, he transferred to the Public Works Department holding various administrative positions as General Foreman, Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent, and currently, Manager of the Maintenance Division. Over his career, he has completed varied continuing education courses and training holding numerous certifications. John is an active life long member of the Ocean City Fire Department and currently holds the distinguished “Gold Badge” membership. E-Mail

Bill Bratten: Construction Manager – has worked in the public works department for more than 25 years. He began his career with the city on the storm drain crew and worked his way up to Assistant Superintendent. He has recently assumed the duties of Manager of the Construction Division. E-Mail

Steve Brown: Solid Waste Manager – has been employed by the Town of Ocean City since 1997. Steve began his employment with the Town as a building inspector. Soon after, he advanced to plan reviewer/building inspector. Steve transferred from the Building Inspection Office to Public Works Solid Waste Division to become assistant superintendent in 2007. Prior to joining the Town, Steve was the human resources director for Hudson Foods’ Berlin branch for five years. Earlier he spent two decades in construction as a superintendent. Steve has also served as a volunteer firefighter/EMS for the Town of Berlin. Steve is a native of Ocean City. His great grandfather was the Town’s sixth mayor. E-Mail

George T. Thornes: Superintendent of Transportation – Prior to joining the Town of Ocean City in April 2004, George spent 16 years with Crown, Cork, & Seal Co. of Philadelphia, Pa. and 4 years with Mountaire Farms of Selbyville, De. in Commercial Fleet operations. George’s father was a heavy equipment mechanic as well as two brothers; he has spent his life around heavy/commercial equipment. George holds a Master’s degree in Transportation & Logistics from Wilmington University. He is an active member of the Transportation Association of Maryland. E-Mail

Charles F. Felin: Superintendent of Wastewater - served 6 years (1971-1977) in the United States Army Reserve. Attended Broward Junior College and Charles County Community College. Mr. Felin has been with the Ocean City Wastewater Department since March 1972. He is a licensed Wastewater Operator and Superintendent in the state of Maryland. He is also an active member of the Water Environment Federation and the Water and Wastewater Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia. E-Mail

Howard "Bud" Iman: Superintendent of Water - Howard Iman began his employment with the Town of Ocean City in 1977 in the Transportation Department. Howard moved to the Water Department in 1979 as a Water Plant Operator. He became a class four operator and then around 2002 he became Chief Plant Operator. Howard received his water superintendent license in 2009. He is presently a member of the American Water Works Association and Maryland Rural Association. E-mail

Ron Eckman: Fleet Manager, began his career with the Town of Ocean City in June of 1972 in the Public Works Department, working on the beach, boardwalk, streets, sign shop and tool room; Ron then transferred to Transportation where he worked in the shop doing general maintenance on vehicles. From the Transportation Department he transferred to the Shop Parts Room; where he eventually became the supervisor.

Ron was in the United States Air Force from 1975 through 1979; where he was a Security Service Analysis. In 1979 Ron became an active member of the United States Air Force Reserve, where he was crew chief on C-5A, B Aircraft at Dover Air Force Base until 1983. Upon returning from active duty, Ron returned to employment with the Town of Ocean City.

Ron attended communication analysis school and aircraft maintenance school while in the United States Air Force; as well as Wor Wic Community College’s Automotive Technology program. E-mail