Niagara Region’s Chief Administrative Officer Carmen D’Angelo announced today the appointment of Chris Carter to the newly created position of General Manager, effective Wednesday, May 24.
Reporting to the CAO, the General Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations and setting future direction for the divisions of Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service and the Clerk’s office.
Carter comes to the Region from the Township of West Lincoln where he has served as CAO since 2014. He is a proven, effective and enthusiastic leader with over 15 years of municipal government management experience across a range of services including Executive Management, Economic and Community Development, Recreation and Culture, and Community Services.
"Chris brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership ability to this new role at the Region. His energy and commitment to public service excellence and to improving the lives of Niagara residents is infectious and I know he will make an outstanding contribution to the success of Niagara Region. On behalf of the senior leadership team, I welcome Chris to the Region and look forward to working together to achieve great things for our community." ~ Carmen D'Angelo, CAO, Niagara Region
"I am thrilled to be joining the Region at a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity in Niagara. It is exciting to be part of an organization dedicated to providing high quality, valuable services that are vital to the health and prosperity of our communities. I look forward to working with staff and Council as we focus on building a future full of new and exciting opportunities." ~ Chris Carter, General Manager, Niagara Region
