About Central Services


Our Facilities Management Division is responsible for all Administrative Buildings, Libraries, Police and Fire Stations, Senior Centers, and Health Centers throughout the County. Their primary function is to ensure all facilities are ready to serve the citizens of Anne Arundel County. Matt Lawyer is our Facilities Manager. He can be reached at (410) 222-8100.

The Purchasing Division is a centralized agency responsible for assisting County Agencies in their procurement activities totaling more than $300 Million annually. We strive to receive the best prices for the goods and services purchased for Anne Arundel County needs. We do this in the interest of the citizens of Anne Arundel County. Purchasing can be reached at (410) 222-7620. Catrice Parsons is our Purchasing Agent.

Central Services is responsible for operation of the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, which fosters equitable participation of minority, women-, and veteran-owned businesses in the County's procurement process. Elisa Brown is our W/MBE Coordinator and can be reached at (410) 222-7667.

The Real Estate Division's primary role is to manage and control more than 2,000 County properties. This includes all property leases, including water and cell tower leases. Additionally, they assist County Agencies in space management and tenant fit outs. Our goal is to maximize revenue for the citizens of Anne Arundel County. Real Estate can be reached at (410) 222-7913. Christopher Daniels is our Real Estate Manager.

Fleet Administration is responsible for the vehicle maintenance of over 3,000 cars and trucks. This includes Police Vehicles, Ambulances, Fire Trucks, Senior Citizen Vans, Dump Trucks, and Snow Plows. Our goal is to insure maximum efficiency and reliability of the County’s fleet. Eleanor Harris is our Fleet Manager. She can be reached at (410) 222-8020.

Risk Management is the division that services the County's insurance needs. Anne Arundel County is self-insured for Workers Compensation, Automobile, and General Liability; therefore Risk Management handles all claims. Additionally, they work with commercial markets for all other coverage. Through aggressive claims management and emphasis on safety and accident reduction, we can reduce our risks for the citizens of Anne Arundel County. Michael Zotto is the Acting Division Manager.  He can be reached at (410) 222-2623.

Our goal is to efficiently provide our services to County departments and the public, thereby providing Anne Arundel County residents and business owners maximum value for their tax dollar.