About Us
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Split Second Permits was founded in 2020 by Ruth Contee, President. Who grew up in a construction family and has a thirty-year record of successful accomplishments in building construction, and permit processing work. She worked in a Government Permitting Office from August 2000 to March 2017 and was the Permits Supervisor from April 2004 to March 2017. As the Permits Supervisor, she managed and supervised a team of Permit Specialist, Engineering Technicians, and other staff instrumental to the Permitting Process. Prior to 2000 she worked with Anne Arundel, County Government from 1987 to 2000 and was responsible for wastewater discharge permitting and landfill permits.
She is no stranger to hard work and balancing multiple commitments. Her major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and competency. She is a strong team player who gives attention to detail and is guided by a deep sense of integrity and a strong respect for compliance to the regulated environment.
She is very committed to whatever she does and her efforts to excel in public service are commendable. On March 12, 2015, she, was presented with the Louis Goldstein Central Committee Chairman's Award several other Official Citations, Congressional Recognition and a Senate Resolution. Over the past several years, she has received several outstanding customer service awards, certificates of appreciation, and awards of excellence and letters of recognition. Due to her dedication to provide excellent customer service, her vast and in-dept knowledge of the permits and information processes, and her understanding of county and state codes, she had the prestigious honor of being presented with the 2008 Quality of Life Award. Additionally, in June 2008, the County Executive of Prince George’s County presented her with a Proclamation Award. She believes that being a public servant is simple: Provide the service you yourself expect and you will never go wrong in serving others.
She received her education in the Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Public School system and studied Business Management. Upon graduating from Arundel Senior High School in 1988. She attended Yorktown Business Institute, Prince George’s Community College and College of Notre Dame, Maryland.