Leadership Team

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Earl Bradford has worked for Cecil County Government for 38 years; 30 years have been with the Cecil County Liquor Board. In 2001 he became Chief Alcoholic Beverage Inspector for the department. He has successfully led the Liquor Board’s Operation Stay Alert program since 2001, as well as Compliance Checks for the department. Earl has held a position on the Maryland Alcoholic Licensing Association Executive Board for 14 years and served as President for two. 

Crystal Dadds is the Assistant Director of the Codes Division for the Caroline County Department of Planning & Codes where she manages the day-to-day operations of code enforcement, permitting and building inspections, electrical, plumbing, and alcoholic beverage licensing. She also serves as the Administrator for the Board of Zoning Appeals, Construction Trades Board, and the Board of License Commissioners. 

Born and raised in Caroline County, Maryland, Ms. Dadds has worked in local government since graduating from North Caroline High School, starting off as a Clerk and Office Manager until her promotion in 2008. Crystal is happy to call Caroline County her home and resides there with her husband and three rescue dogs. 

 Jeffrey A. Kelly is the Executive Director of the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, & Cannabis Commission (ATCC), the State regulatory and enforcement agency of Maryland’s alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis industries. Prior to his role with the ATCC, Jeff was the Director of the Field Enforcement Division for the Comptroller of Maryland. Until January 1, 2021, the Field Enforcement Division was Maryland’s regulator and enforcement agency for the alcohol, tobacco, and motor fuel industries. Since 2021, the regulatory and enforcement responsibility for alcohol and tobacco resides within the ATCC.  As of July 1, 2023, the authority of the ATCC expanded to include the enforcement of the unlicensed and illicit cannabis market.

Preceding his appointment to Director in 2008 by Comptroller Peter Franchot, Jeff served as the Deputy Director and as a field supervisor. Before joining the Office of the Comptroller, he was a member of the Anne Arundel County Police Department where he retired as the Executive Officer of the Western District. In total, Jeff’s career in public safety spans over 40 years.

Jeff is currently a board member of the Maryland Alcohol Licensing Association and is a Past President of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland with major course work in accounting, management, and financial planning. He also has a Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic and a Certificate in Financial Planning. Jeff lives with his wife in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and has three sons and four grandchildren.

Wayne Magoon is currently the civilian Alcohol Inspector assigned to the Alcohol Enforcement Unit of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Wayne is a retired USAF Rescue Helicopter Flight Engineer. After retirement from the Air Force, Wayne was invited to be the managing partner in an upstart Liquor Store where he and his partners built a successful business in nine months and then happily sold the business. He then became a partner/owner of a mid-sized, Charles County printing company. As a well-known businessman and prior liquor store owner, he was appointed to the Charles County Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board) where he served for eight years and rose to the position of Vice Chair. Shortly after leaving the Liquor Board, Wayne also sold his printing business. His history of having owned a liquor store and his service on the Liquor Board made him the obvious choice for the Sheriff to fill the vacant Inspector position he now holds. Wayne lives in Charles County with his wife Robin. They have three children and three grandchildren. 

Debbe Owston was promoted to Administrator to Garrett County Board of License Commissioners in 2006. At this time, she also was appointed to the MALA Executive Committee.  Debbe is a past president of the Garrett County Drug Free Communities Coalition and is still very active with the coalition.  

Ms. Owston began her career with Garrett County Government in 1998. Originally, she was hired to fill an administrative assistant position in the Department of General Services. She worked directly with the Board of License Commissioners among other things. What set her apart from other applicants was the fact that she had an alcohol awareness certification. She quickly became very familiar with alcoholic beverage regulations and advanced in her position.  

Prior to working for Garrett County Government, Debbe worked at a Deep Creek Lake restaurant while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Frostburg State University.  She also owned and operated a retail package store with an on-premise tavern. Debbe is also a graduate of Leadership Garrett County. She really enjoys being a part of MALA and looks forward to many more years serving on the board.

Christine Travis has served as the Administrator to the Wicomico County Board of License Commissioners since 1999. Prior to this time, Ms. Travis held a number of administrative and management positions within the private section in various industries including the steel industry, a HazMat company, wholefood sales, and poultry industries. Christine has an Associates degree in Computer Science, lives in Salisbury, Maryland, and has a lovely daughter.