KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Ronald H. Fithian, President–Commissioner Fithian is a lifelong resident of Rock Hall, MD who not only serves his County, but also serves his town as Town Manager since 1997.

Commissioner Fithian first served as commissioner in 1994, serving two terms that ended in 2002. Commissioner Fithian then served a term from 2006 – 2010, and is currently serving as president until 2014. From 1970-1997, Commissioner Fithian was employed as a waterman for the Maryland Seafood Industry.

 Commissioner Fithian served as a member on the Local Government Advisory Committee, and currently serves on the Kent County Waterman's Association, Kent County Public Landings and Facilities Board, Kent County Local Management Board and Social Services Board. He is also a member of the Elks Lodge No. 2474, Rock Hall American Legion Post #228 and Chester Masonic Lodge #115.

William W. Pickrum, Member–Commissioner Pickrum has served as a Kent County Commissioner since 2002. He is the Deputy Director of Government Support Services in the Office of Management and Budget for the State of Delaware and an Adjunct Professor at Delaware State University.

Commissioner Pickrum was a First Officer Pilot for Florida Gulf Airlines, Inc., a commuter airline serving the US Airways system. He provided flight, navigation and passenger services. William had a distinguished career for over 22 years as an officer in the United States Coast Guard with duties including Program Analyst, Chief of the Search and Rescue Branch, Operations Officer, Pilot/Supply Officer, National Search and Rescue School Instructor, Pilot/Supply Officer, Pilot/Administration Officer.

Commissioner Pickrum received his Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, a Master of Arts (Administration) from Chapman College and Doctor of Public Administration studies at New York University. He currently serves as a member of the Maryland Association of Counties' Legislative Committee, the Kent County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Board of Directors of the Maryland Broadband Cooperative and previously served on the Upper Shore Aging Board of Directors.

Alexander P. Rasin, Member–Commissioner Rasin (Washington and Lee University '65, University of Maryland School of Law '68), is the senior partner of Rasin & Wootton Law Office. Mr. Rasin has dedicated almost forty years of practice to real estate, wills, estates, probate, and general business law.

Commissioner Rasin first served as County Commissioner from 1982-1990, serving as President from 1986 to 1990. Alex is currently serving as a Commissioner member until 2014.

Over the years Mr. Rasin has generously given his time and expertise to many local boards including but no limited to;

• Campaign Chairman, United Fund for Kent County
• Chestertown Rotary Club Trustee
• Kent School Director
• Peoples Bank of Kent County
• Attorney for Kent County Board of Education
• Attorney to Town of Galena Board of Trustees
• Kent County Public Library Member
• American, Maryland & Kent County Bar Associations Member
• Committee on Judicial Appointments Member
• Attorney Grievance Commission Inquiry Panel President
• Delmarva Chapter, Washington & Lee Alumni Association Trustee
• Magnolia Hall Nursing Home Chairman
• Chestertown Ethics Commission Member
• Character Committee of 1st Appellate Circuit Board Member
• Mid-Shore Community Foundation Board Member
• Humane Society of Kent County Board Member
• Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Board Member
• Historical Society of Kent County Advisory Board
• Rebuilding Together Kent County Maryland