Kathie Durbin is the Division Chief of Licensure, Regulation and Education for the Montgomery County (MD) Department of Liquor Control. A former Responsible Beverage Instructor for the State of Maryland and contractor for Montgomery County Health and Human Services, she managed state and county grants and oversaw the substance abuse prevention network. As the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Restaurant Association in the early 90’s, Kathie assisted the business community with legislative issues and local policies.  She is a certified Maryland Alcohol Server Instructor, Parent educator/facilitator and a certified Maryland State Prevention Professional. She plays leadership roles on local, statewide and national alcohol related boards.