Lonnie R. Robbins retired on March 1, 2023, following a distinguished tenure as Howard County Chief Administrative Officer since January 3, 2007. Prior to assuming the role of Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Robbins held the position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer from 2004 to 2007. His career with Howard County government commenced in the Office of Law in 1989 as an Assistant County Solicitor where he provided counsel and represented a number of County departments.
Before joining Howard County government, Mr. Robbins served as Assistant Secretary to the Maryland State Board of Public Works, and he played a pivotal role in shaping procurement policies and regulations. His extensive experience in state government dates back to the early 1970s, encompassing positions in Governor Harry R. Hughes’ administration and various Maryland State Departments.
Mr. Robbins holds a B.S. degree in Business and Public Administration from the University of Maryland at College Park, and a J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Maryland and Pennsylvania state courts, as well as in the Federal District Court of Maryland and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Mr. Robbins has previously contributed his expertise to organizations such as the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund, Howard Heroes Fund, Camp Attaway, Howard Hospital Foundation, Leadership Howard County, and First Tee of Howard County.
A native of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Mr. Robbins currently resides in Lewes, Delaware with his wife
Lonnie R. Robbins, Treasurer
