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Municipal Staff
It is the role of Municipal Staff to:
- Implement Council’s decisions and establish administrative practices and procedures to carry out Council’s decisions
- Undertake research and provide advice to Council on the policies and programs of the municipality
You may contact any of our Senior Management Team directly from this page; however, if you are submitting a service request, we ask that you use our customer service ticket system. This system ensures your request goes to the appropriate channel for the quickest review and attention.
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
John Norton, B.A., M.A., LL.B., has been Kingsville’s Chief Administrative Officer since 2020. John has more than 25 years experience in leadership roles, of which more than 10 years has been in Municipal senior leadership. John is married, lives in Kingsville, and has two adult children.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the most senior staff member and reports directly to the Mayor and Council. The CAO is responsible for exercising general control and management of the affairs of the municipality, including:
- Oversight of all Directors and Departments
- Strategic Planning
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Legal Services
Human Resources
Jennifer Galea, CHRL, is Kingsville's Manager of Human Resources. Jennifer has lived in Kingsville for over 15 years and has worked for the Town for the last 6 years. Prior to joining Kingsville, she worked in Human Resources for over 15 years in automotive and manufacturing facilities.
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Finance and Corporate Services
Ryan McLeod, C.P.A., C.A., is Kingsville's Director of Finance and Corporate Services / Treasurer. Ryan grew up in Cottam and has worked for the Town for over 10 years. Prior to joining Kingsville, he served as an Audit Manager for an International Public Accounting Firm.
Financial and Corporate Services is responsible for:
- Property Tax and Water Billing
- Accounts Payable and Payroll
- Financial Reporting
- Information Technology
- Customer Service
- Municipal Governance
- Recreation, Arts, and Culture Programming
- Special Events
- By-Law Enforcement
Municipal Governance
Paula Parker, Dipl. M.M., Dipl. M.A., CRM, is Kingsville's Manager of Municipal Governance/Town Clerk. Paula is a long time resident of the Windsor-Essex region. Paula has worked 14 years in municipal government with extensive experience in municipal governance, risk management and claims.
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Fire and Rescue Services
Scott Moore is Kingsville's Fire Chief. He is a long-time Kingsville resident and has served the Kingsville community for over 18 years in various positions including Volunteer Firefighter, Fire Prevention Officer, and as Assistant Deputy Chief.
He has NFPA 1031- Fire Inspector Level I & II, NFPA 1033- Fire Investigator, NFPA 1035- Public Life Safety Educator Level II, NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I & II, Emergency Management and CEMC Certified Emergency Management Coordinator and General Legal, from the Ontario Building Code
Fire and Rescue Services is responsible for:
- Emergency Response
- Fire Prevention, Inspection and Enforcement
- Public Education
- Firefighter Training and Recruitment
- Emergency Management Planning
Planning and Development Services
Richard Wyma, B.E.S. (Hons), M.L.A. is Kingsville's Director of Planning and Development Services. Richard has a Planning and Landscape Architecture background and is a long-time Essex County resident who brings a wealth of education and experience to the role.
Planning and Development Services is responsible for:
- Planning and Development
- Engineering and Capital Projects
- Municipal Drainage
- GIS
- Building Inspections
Public Operations
Shaun Martinho, H.B.Sc., M.B.A., is Kingsville’s Director of Public Operations. He is a lifelong Kingsville resident with a background in construction, water/wastewater operations, and a Masters of Business Administration. Shaun has overseen public works and environmental services for the past 7 years.Email Shaun Martinho
Public Operations is responsible for:
- Public Works (Municipal Rights of Way / Roads)
- Environmental Services (Water & Wastewater)
- Arena, Parks and Town Facilities
- Fleet
- Garbage and Yard Waste Collection
- Cemeteries
