Tillsonburg names new CAO
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The Town of Tillsonburg has concluded its hunt for a new CAO.
In conjunction with Organization Consulting Limited, Mayor John Lessif and two councillors selected David Calder from a pool of over 60 candidates applying from across Canada. Calder begins his new role in Tillsonburg Monday, January 14, 2013.
He replaces Kelley Coulter, who concluded her three-year tenure with the town near the end of September, 2012.
“I am thrilled to be given this opportunity to utilize my
extensive municipal experience as a Chief Administrative Officer to lead the Town of Tillsonburg’s administrative team,” said Calder via press release. “It is my personal commitment and goal to create an environment of synergy development by working
closely with council, staff, the business community and internal as well as external stakeholders with a view to enabling lasting partnerships in sustainable and progressive community enrichment initiatives.”
Calder attended the University of Guelph, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Political Science and the University of Windsor, graduating with a Bachelor of Public Administration Degree. He has also received certificates in Municipal studies from St. Claire College and Syracuse University. Calder is Past President of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and is currently Chair
of the Municipal Education and Research Foundation. In addition to the City of Waterloo, David has held positions with the City of Cambridge, City of Woodstock, Township of Anderdon, the Region of Peel and the former City of York.
“This is an important leadership role within the municipality and we are delighted to have attracted broad interest from top candidates across the country,” said Mayor John Lessif via the same press release. “David Calder was selected for his significant municipal sector experience, his vision for delivering public value in the provision of municipal services and for his proven leadership in citizen-based processes and we look forward to him leading our organization.”