The Town of Didsbury has named a new Chief Administrative Officer.
Council has announced that Michael Simpson will take over the role starting September 15th. The news was announced via a press release on Thursday.
Simpson brings nearly a decade of experience as a CAO, having served in communities such as Willingdon, Ryley, and most recently, the County of Paintearth. His background includes a diploma in Radio and Television Broadcasting from NAIT, as well as multiple certifications in local government, land use planning, agronomy, and law.
Council says they’re confident Simpson will be a strong addition to the town’s administrative team and will help continue Didsbury’s momentum and growth.
They also extended thanks to Amanda Riley for stepping in as Acting CAO during the recruitment process.
More details on the hire and Simpson can be found at Didsbury.ca.
Story written by Bernd Van’t Klooster