Welcome to Garrett County!  Whether starting or expanding your business, we'd love the opportunity to speak with you further about what we have to offer your business and how our county can meet your specific business needs.  Our goal -- to help your business grow and prosper!  So give us a call at (301) 334-1921 or contact one of us via email.

Jim Hinebaugh - Director:  Jim is the Department's Director.  He returned to Garrett County after a successful military career that spanned three decades.
jhinebaugh@garrettcounty.org

Frank Shap - Deputy Director and Technology Business Development Coordinator:  Frank is the Department's Deputy Director, as well as the "office guru" when it comes to technology/telecommunications infrastructure development and workforce development.  Frank represents Garrett County on several regional and state initiatives.  A Garrett County resident since 2000, Frank is a native of Baltimore.  He has an extensive engineering and business background.
fshap@garrettcounty.org

Meg Ellis - Project Manager:  Meg oversees construction and infrastructure development projects.  New and existing businesses can contact Meg if they plan to be involved in a building project.  Meg also serves as staff member on the Garrett County Development Corporation's loan committee. 
mellis@garrettcounty.org

Cheryl DeBerry - Natural Resources Business Specialist:  Garrett County provides vast opportunities for alternative agriculture and natural resource-based industries.  Cheryl descends from a long-line of farmers dedicated to maintaining the county's agricultural heritage and retaining the importance of the "family farm."  She is available to help local farmers and natural resource entrepreneurs with all aspects of their rural business ventures.
cdeberry@garrettcounty.org

Kim Durst - Economic Development Specialist:  A certified paralegal, Kim is responsible for data management, research, and administration.  She is the County's Enterprise Zone Administrator, Business Property Tax Credit Administrator, and Business Visitation Program Administrator.  Kim also serves as staff for the Garrett County Development Corporation.
kdurst@garrettcounty.org