PEMBROKE — Warden Peter Emon, Councillor Bob Sweet, Chair of the County of Renfrew’s Development & Property Committee and County of Renfrew CAO/Clerk Jim Hutton are pleased to announce that Craig Kelley will assume the duties of the Director of Development & Property for the County of Renfrew. It was made official today by County Council when they passed a resolution confirming the hiring recommendation made by the Recruitment Committee. Kelley replaces the former Director Paul Moreau, who moved to the Director of Social Services position in July 2016.
Councillor Sweet commented, “Craig Kelley brings a great deal of work experience and leadership to this position. In the 8 years that I have been Chair of the Development & Property Committee I have had many opportunities to work with Craig, and I am confident that he will continue to excel in his new role as the Director of Development & Property.”
Jim Hutton, CAO/Clerk of the County of Renfrew, shared this welcoming message; “I am very pleased that Craig has been appointed to the position of Director of Development & Property for the County of Renfrew. I have worked with Craig when he was here at the County as the Business Development Officer, and in his recent role as CAO of Madawaska Township. Craig is an excellent fit for our organization and a great addition to our Senior Leadership Team.”
A Recruitment Committee comprised of Councillor Bob Sweet, Chair of the Development & Property Committee, Warden Peter Emon, Jim Hutton, CAO/Clerk County of Renfrew, Paul Moreau, Director of Social Services, County of Renfrew, and Bruce Beakley, Director of Human Resources, County of Renfrew, began the process in September following the announced appointment of Paul Moreau as the Director of Social Services. A total of 29 individuals applied for the position, and the Recruitment Committee then interviewed the final 5 applicants before selecting Mr. Kelley.
Mr. Kelley has more than 10 years of municipal experience, including the 3 years as the Business Development Officer for the County of Renfrew between 2011 and 2014, and 2 years as the CAO for the Township of Madawaska Valley. Mr. Kelley had this comment about his new role. “I am very pleased with the decision of County Council. I look forward to a productive relationship with Council, the CAO, the Senior Leadership Team, the Development & Property staff and the Local Municipalities in my new role.”
Mr. Kelley will be commencing employment with the County of Renfrew early in 2017.
