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Commissioners Bios

JOHN F. BARR, President
(240) 313-2205 / [email protected]

JOHN F. BARR, a fourth-term County Commissioner, was first elected in 2006. He was raised in Boonsboro, Maryland, and is a Master Electrician in five states. In high school, Barr worked for his father as a field technician at M/L Electric, Inc., which was founded in 1927. In 1979, he formed the management team overseeing the service department. In 1984, Barr bought the company from his father and changed the name to Ellsworth Electric, Inc. He remained president and owner until his son purchased the business in 2020. Barr is active in various service organizations and community projects. He also served a one-year term as President of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) in 2016. He still assists at MACo events as past president.

JEFFREY A. CLINE, Vice-President
(240) 313-2208 / [email protected]

JEFFREY A. CLINE, a fourth-term County Commissioner, is a resident of Williamsport, Maryland. He is a graduate of Williamsport High School and Hagerstown Community College. Cline has experience as a realtor since 2003. He graduated from the Maryland Association of Realtors’ 2008 Leadership Academy and received the Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. Cline served on the Williamsport Town Council from 2005 to 2009. He is also a graduate of Leadership Washington County Class 26.

 

RANDALL E. “RANDY” WAGNER, Commissioner
(240) 313-2207/ [email protected]

RANDALL E. WAGNER, a second-term County Commissioner, was born and raised in Washington County. Wagner graduated from North Hagerstown High School and is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, where he served for 4 years. Wagner worked at Mack Truck for 17 years before becoming a small business owner in Washington County, owning and operating 40 West Marine in Clear Spring MD for 8 years. He has served the local community as a realtor for the past 21 years and is a licensed private pilot. He also served on the Animal Control Board and held the position as Vice Chair for 8 years. He currently serves on the Airport Advisory Board, Planning Commission, Health Advisory Board, Women’s Commission, Agriculture Preservation Board, Black Rock Golf Course Board, and the Emergency Services Advisory Council. Wagner is a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church and is married to Patricia Wagner. Patti and Randy have 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren.

RANDAL LEATHERMAN, Commissioner
(240) 313-2209
/ [email protected]

RANDAL LEATHERMAN, A longtime resident and dedicated community member, has served on the Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Committee, Washington County Republican Central Committee, and various fire departments throughout Washington County. His contributions to public safety and emergency response have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Fairfax County Fire Department Bronze Medal for Lifesaving and the Air National Guard’s Meritorious Service Medal.

NEIL PARROTT, Commissioner
(240)313-2206 / [email protected]

NEIL PARROTT,  a lifelong Marylander, resides in Washington County, where he and his wife, April, have raised their family. Parrott earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, obtained his Professional Engineer License, and later earned his MBA from Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. His professional background includes service as a Traffic Engineer with the Maryland State Highway Administration in Frederick County and as Deputy Director of Public Works for Engineering for the City of Frederick. He later founded a small business in Hagerstown, Maryland, bringing both public and private sector experience to his work.

In 2010, Parrott was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, where he represented southern and eastern Washington County for three terms through 2022. During his tenure, he focused on public safety, support for seniors and veterans, and expanding economic opportunities for residents.

Board of County Commissioners

100 West Washington Street
Room 1101
Hagerstown, MD 21740

[email protected]

If you need to reach a Commissioner to discuss bond review or criminal charges, please contact the District Court Commissioner at 240-420-4600.

Telephone:  240-313-2200

FAX:  240-313-2201

The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

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