Town Staff
A Bridging Community
Town Administrator Rod Barnes
Rodney Barnes was selected by the Mayor and Council as Town Administrator. Mr. Barnes comes to Edmonston from civil service employment where he worked with the Department of Army, Training and Doctrine Command, G-2 Intelligence Support Activity, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas as an Administrative Officer providing expertise in budgeting, personnel and contracting. Prior to that Mr. Barnes retired after a long and successful career in Junction City, Kansas where he last served as City Manager. Mr. Barnes has a Bachelor’s degree from Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas in Business Administration. He furthered his education and attained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.
301-699-8806 | rbarnes@edmonstonmd.gov
Chief of Police Eric Beale
Chief Eric Beale is the Chief of Police for the Edmonston Police Department. Chief Beale received his law enforcement training and experience from the Prince George’s County Police Department. In October 2020 Chief Beale started his career in the Town of Edmonston as the Community Compliance Inspector. During his time as the Compliance Inspector Chief Beale was able to build relationships with town residents and business owners. In September of 2021 Chief Beale became a sworn officer with the Edmonston police where he not only patrolled the town as a patrol officer but would also still take on the task and responsibility as the community compliance inspector. Fast forward to October 2023 Chief Beale accepted the title and role as the Chief of Police which he now oversees the daily operations of the police department.
(301)-699-8805 | ebeale@edmonstonmd.gov