Governor's Advisory Board
for Telecommunications Relay

The Governor's Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay (GABTR) provides Maryland Relay with vital feedback and insight on the issues that affect Relay users, including quality and trends in Relay services, technology and community outreach.

To apply for a position on the Governor's Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay, please download, complete and submit the Board application form​​​. 


UPCOMING GABTAR MEETINGS

July 29, 2022 -  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.​

This online event is open to the public. Join us on Facebook.com/MarylandRelay711 for a virtual viewing of the GABTR meeting.​​


ADVISORY BOARD MEMEBERS


Steven Cooper
Board Member
Limited Speech Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2023

Allysa Dittmar
Board Member
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2022

Glenn  Lockhart
Board Member
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2023

Deirdre Lynch*
Board Member
Maryland Public Service Commission Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2019

Lori Markland*
Board Member
MD State Government Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2021

Shannon Minnick
Board Member
Limited Mobility Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2023

​Michelle Lionie Morales*
Board Member
Hearing Impaired Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2021

Kenneth Putkovich*
Board Member
Senior Citizen Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2021

Alex Simmons
Board Member
Maryland State Government Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2022

Darrin Smith
Board Member
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2023

Alfred Sonnenstrahl
Board Member
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Representative
Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2022