Historic Preservation

Thomas Gross joined the Planning Department’s Historic Preservation Section in March 2017. Tom has a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation and a Master’s degree in Community Planning from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an undergraduate degree in Government from the College of William and Mary. Tom provides oversight of all aspects of the Section’s work program, including historic property evaluation (Historic Area Work Permits (HAWPs), permit and tax credit review (Preservation Tax Credit applications), development review, and the grant and easement programs. He previously served as a staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Jennifer Stabler is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park (B.A. Anthropology, M.A.A. Anthropology, Ph.D. American Studies), with a concentration in historical archeology and cultural landscapes. She has participated in cultural resource management projects across the United States and has archeological work experience in Israel and Italy. Ms. Stabler joined M-NCPPC in 2006 and is responsible for reviewing all subdivision applications for impacts on archeological resources. She is also conducting a comprehensive survey of local historic cemeteries.

Amelia Chisholm is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park (M.A.A. Applied Anthropology, concentration in historical archeology) and Mercyhurst College (B.S. Anthropology, concentration in historical archeology). She has spent the last 20 years as an archeologist in the Mid-Atlantic in a variety of non-profit, cultural resources management, and government positions. She joined M-NCPPC in 2022 and is responsible for assisting in the review of development applications for impacts on archeological resources.

Tyler Smith has a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an undergraduate degree in History and Studio Art from Warren Wilson College (North Carolina). He joined the Historic Preservation Section in 2017 and his responsibilities include the survey and documentation of historic resources, the review of Historic Are Work Permits (HAWPs) and Preservation Tax Credit applications, and review of development referrals affecting historic resources.

Daniel Tana is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park (B.A. Art History and Archeology, Master of Historic Preservation) and Prince George’s County native. He joined the Planning Department in June 2017 and is responsible for managing the County Historic Property Grant Program and Historic Preservation Easement Program.