Former St. Mary’s County Commissioner Tom Jarboe Dies at 57

Tom Jarboe, a former St. Mary’s County Commissioner and the Republican nominee for Commissioner President, died this week at Georgetown University Hospital from complications of end‑stage liver disease. He was 57. Jarboe, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, founded several defense‑contracting and international‑trade businesses, was named the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year in 2013, and served as a volunteer EMT and fire lieutenant.

St. Mary’s County Commissioners ordered the Maryland State and St. Mary’s County flags to be flown at half‑staff in his honor. Commissioner President James Randy Guy said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom Jarboe and recognize the profound loss this represents for our community,” and the flags will remain at half‑staff until sunset on the day of his interment.