He previously served as a member of the Garrett County Board of Commissioners, representing District 3 from 2014 to 2022.

[1] James Carlton Hinebaugh Jr.[2] graduated from Southern Garrett High School.

[1] In 1966, Hinebaugh was activated in the United States Army and was deployed overseas for eight years, including service in Vietnam.

[3] In August 1995, Hinebaugh was appointed Director of the Garrett County Department of Economic Development.

[9] In January 2019, Hinebaugh was elected on one-year term the Maryland Association of Counties board of directors.