Resume

Address

Campaign:

Post Office Box 1021
Severna Park, Maryland 21146

Business:

306 Crain Highway, North
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061

Council:

Post Office Box 2700
44 Calvert Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Telephone

Home: (410) 647-9317 Business: (410) 768-9300 Council: (410) 222-1401
Campaign: (410) 544-4937 Cell: (410) 991-3425 Facsimile: (410) 553-0498

 

Education

  • JURIS DOCTORATE (J.D.), University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore,                  Maryland, May 1989.
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.), University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland,                   December, 1985.

 

Experience

February 2000 - present : Council woman, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Maryland (elected Chairwoman, 2002, 2007, 2009)

September 1994 - present : Senior Member, Law Offices of HENAULT & SYSKO, CHARTERED, Glen Burnie, Maryland.

August 1990 - September 1994 : Associate Attorney, Law Firm of WHITWORTH & SMITH, P.A., (formerly, WHITWORTH, WEBER & SMITH, P.A.), Crofton, Maryland.

August 1989 - August 1990 : Law Clerk, the HONORABLE RAYMOND G. THIEME, JR., Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Maryland.

January 1989 - June 1989 : Rule 18 Attorney, OFFICE OF THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY, Annapolis, Maryland.

April 1987 - July 1987 : Intern, the HONORABLE ARRIE W. DAVIS, Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland.

Political Activites, Positions

  • Delegate, Republican National Convention 2004, New York, New York (appointed to credentials committee)
  • Anne Arundel County Republican Party: Chairman (1998-2000); Vice Chairman (1994-1998); Finance Committee (1994-2000)
  • Maryland Republican Party: Secretary (1998-2000);Executive Board Member (1996-2000)
  • Lawyers for Ehrlich, Gubernatorial 2002
  • Lawyers for Bush 2000
  • Volunteer Coordinator, Dole for President 1996
  • Maryland College Coordinator, Reagan-Bush 1984
  • Various volunteer positions for local, state and federal candidates

 

Civic/ Community Experience

  • Commissioner, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission.
  • Commission Member, Severn River Commission.
  • Commission Member, Governor’s Commission on Housing Policy.
  • Board of Directors, Providence Center, Arnold, Maryland.
  • Board of Directors, Member, Camp Blaze, Arnold, Maryland.
  • Hearing Officer, Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
  • Hearing Officer, Anne Arundel County Fire Department Discipline Review Board.
  • Vice President, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Board, Severna Park, Maryland.
  • Vice President, Whitehurst Community Association, Severna Park, Maryland.
  • Member, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Internship
  • Mentor, Member Legislative Committee and Business Advisory Committee.
  • Delegate and Council Representative, Greater Severna Park Council.
  • Board of Directors, Severna Park High School Business Advisory Board.
  • Board of Directors, Maryland Center for Civic Education.
  • Panel Lecturer, Maryland Association of Counties, Seminar Presenter.
  • Guest Reader and Lecturer, Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
  • Guest Lecturer, Anne Arundel Community College, Paralegal Studies, Domestic Relations, the Honorable Michael E. Loney, Adjunct Professor.
  • Panel Lecturer, Anne Arundel Community College, Political Science,
  • State and Local Government, the Honorable David Boschert, Adjunct Professor.
  • Civil Case Facilitator/Mediator, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.
  • General settlement issues; Specific family law custody and visitation and property settlement panel.
  • Civil Case Mediator, Anne Arundel County District Court.
  • General civil and small claim issues.



Professional Associations

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

  • (Bar Association Trustee, 1998-1999; Judge, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Mock Trial Competition, 1994 - present; Law Week Lecturer, 1991 - 1995; Community Outreach Committee member, 1993 - 1994; Chairperson, Young Lawyers Committee, 1991 - 1993).

PACA-BRENT American Inns OF Court

  • (President, 1997-1998; President- Elect, 1996; Membership Chairperson, 1994-1996; Recording Secretary, 1992-1994).

Prince George's County Bar Association

  • (1990 - 1994).

Maryland State Bar Association

  • (1989 to present)

Leadership Anne Arundel

  • (2004 to present); Class representative for class ‘04.

 

Licenses, Certifications, and Admissions

  • Court of Appeals of Maryland, 1989
  • United States District Court, District of Maryland, 1990
  • United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 1990
  • Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, 1991
  • United States Court of Military Appeals, 1992
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1997
  • United States Court of Claims, 1997
  • United States Tax Court, 1997
  • United States Supreme Court, 1997
  • Certified Mediator, National Center for Dispute Resolution, 1997

 

Invited Public Presentations / Published Articles

Anne Arundel County Grandparents'  Rights Organization, Glen Burnie, Maryland,

  • "The Application of Family Law Section 9-103 - What does it really mean?".


Anne Arundel County YWCA; Arnold, Maryland,

  • "Overview of Maryland's Laws on Divorce & Separation".


Annapolis High School, Annapolis, Maryland,

  • "Juvenile Law & Justice - The Practical Applications".


Henault & Sysko Chartered, Attorneys Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Glen Burnie, Maryland,

  • “A Thumbnail for Mediation- An Alternative Form of Dispute Resolution”, (published March, 1998).


Henault & Sysko Chartered, Attorneys Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Glen Burnie, Maryland,

  • “Domestic Violence Proceedings in Maryland, Tips Everyone Should Know”, (published February, 1999).


Severna Park Voice, Severna Park, Maryland,

  • “Vital Views” and Council in Action”, Monthly Column on Issues affecting the citizens of the 5th Councilmanic District, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.


Anne Arundel County Department of Corrections, Drug and Addiction Graduation Ceremonies, Keynote Speaker, Glen Burnie, Maryland

  • “Reach for the Stars” (November 2000).


Anne Arundel County Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Service Ceremonies, Keynote Speaker, Crownsville, Maryland

  • “Reflection on our Fallen Heroes” (September 2000).


Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation, Girl Scout Dedication of Memorial Garden, Keynote Speaker,

  • “Community Responsibility and Dedication - A tribute to 9/11"(Spring 2002).

 

Personal Information

  • Marital Status : Married, July 30, 1988; spouse, Mark Andrew Muckelbauer. One son, Mark Andrew Muckelbauer, Jr..
  • Hobbies : Sailing, Outdoor activities, American History and Politics.