Board of County Commissioners Appoint New County Administrator
WESTMINSTER, MD, Thursday, November 5, 2026 – After a comprehensive search and recruitment process, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners (Board) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Edwina (Eddie) Benites-LM (Langenberg-Miller) as County Administrator. Benites-LM brings more than 20 years of experience in government relations and economic development. She has served as a staffer in the U.S. Senate, worked as a federal lobbyist representing local governments, owned a small business, and currently serves as the county administrator for Jefferson County, WV.
“Ms. Benites-LM's experience in a similar county government setting, the public sector, her education, and forthright approach to working with the Commissioners distinguished her as the ideal choice for County Administrator,” said Joe Vigliotti, Board President. “We are excited to welcome her to Carroll County and are confident in her ability to implement policies and directions from the Board of Commissioners, as well as to engage in constructive decision-making. We are also confident in Ms. Benites-LM’s ability to lead and guide staff, to oversee daily operations of County government, and to serve the entire community. The Board looks forward to working closely with her to these ends, ensuring a strong, long-term partnership that will benefit our citizens.”
Benites-LM is enrolled in a doctoral program in business administration through Marshall University. She earned a master’s degree in rural development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University, and a graduate certificate in Excellence in Local Governance from the University of Maryland/Maryland Association of Counties. She has completed Leadership Jefferson and Leadership West Virginia through the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Benites-LM serves on a variety of boards and commissions. She enjoys coaching girls' basketball and is a mom of four.
Benites-LM shared, “I am honored and excited to serve as the next County Administrator for Carroll County. I look forward to meeting county staff, community leaders, and elected officials throughout Maryland, and continuing the important work of serving Carroll County residents. I appreciate the Board’s confidence and trust and will work diligently to uphold the county’s high standard of excellence.”
Edwina Benites-LM will be formally introduced to staff and the public on Thursday, November 19th, during the Board’s regular open session meeting. She will officially begin her role as county administrator on Monday, December 7, 2026.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Christine Cambareri
Public Relations
410-386-2043
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