Aspiring CAOs Committee

The Aspiring CAO Committee helps ensure we cultivate growth opportunities for the next generation of CAOs. The Committee identifies and promotes functions (events, programs, services, etc.) designed to help the association develop a clear pathway from senior management to CAO plus relevant supports to help members negotiate that pathway. Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a two-year term. A majority of the members should be aspiring CAOs. A majority of members of the Committee constitutes a quorum. 

The Aspiring CAO Committee meets remotely 2-4 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each.

Committee Members 

Marnie Cluckie, City of Hamilton (Chair)

Melissa Osborne, Town of Amherstburg         

Rebecca James-Reid, City of Barrie    

Kirstin Maxwell, Town of Huntsville            

Peter Marra, Town of Lasalle   

Sarah Klein, Town of Whitby

Sam Dinsmore, Municipality of Meaford     

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee is responsible for reviewing and selecting a winning application for the annual awards distributed at the Fall Event as well as the Maureen McCauley Bursary Awards. The Committee may also provide advice on how to promote the awards and ensure that they remain relevant. Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a two-year term. The Committee is composed of up to five members and no less than three members.

The Awards Committee meets remotely 2-3 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each with about an hour of prep.

Committee Members

Margaret Misek-Evans, CAO, Town of Tecumseh (Chair)

Adam Garcia, Manager, Executive Office, AMO

Tara Baker, CAO, City of Guelph

Tony Houad, CAO, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich

By-Law Review Committee

The By-Law Review Committee provides oversight of the Board's governance practices with the objective of ensuring good governance, accountability, and transparency. The Committee identifies, promotes, and discharges functions designed to help the Board of Directors govern with excellence and comply with legislation and regulations that apply to it. Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a two-year term. The Committee is composed of up to seven members and no less than three members. A majority of members of the Committee constitutes a quorum and shall include at least one member of the OMAA Executive.

The By-Law Committee meets as required. Meetings are roughly one hour each and sometimes include prep work.

Committee Members

Denise Corry, CAO, Town of Huntsville   (Chair)

Valerie Critchley, CAO, Town of Amherstburg

Robert MacIver, DCAO, Municipality of Clarington

David Cribbs, CAO, Town of Pelham

Education Committee

The Education Committee supports OMAA's mission by developing, promoting, and evaluating educational initiatives that enhance member knowledge, skills, and professional growth. The Committee will investigate and deliver recommendations related to strategic plan objectives 1.3 and 6.4 as well as related issues. Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a two-year term. The Committee is composed of up to seven members and no less than three members. A majority of members of the Committee constitutes a quorum and shall include at least one member of the OMAA Board.

The Education Committee will determine its schedule but is expected to meet remotely 2-4 times a year. 

Committee Members

Sonya Skinner, CAO, Town of Collingwood   (Chair)

Greg Borduas, Retired Member

Connor Dorey, CAO, County of Hastings

Morgan Calvert, CAO, Township of Adelaide-Metcalfe

Robin Greenall, CAO, Municipality of West Elgin

Sean Morphy, DCAO, County of Bruce 

Member in Transition Support Group

Initially the MIT Working Group was convened to review the existing MIT program and make recommendations on how the association might provide some additional supports to those MITs making the transition back into full municipal employment. The Working Group has morphed into a peer support group with members helping to connect new MITs to existing supports and their network of peers. Members respond to situations as they arise. 

Members

Rob Adams, CAO, Town of Erin (Chair)

Cynthia Fletcher, CAO, Township of Minden Hills

David Unrau, CAO, Town of Pembroke

Greg Mariotti, CAO, Township of Georgian Bay

Peggy Van Mierlo-West, CAO, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

Tony Haddad, Retired Member, Senior Advisor with StrategyCorp

Nominations (Board Development) Committee

The Nominating Committee is responsible for the Board Nominations process including vetting all nominations properly submitted and recommend to the Membership a slate to be elected from among the nominees. The Nominating Committee consist of the President and three Active Members who do not hold Officers positions.

The Nominating Committee meets remotely 1-2 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each with an hour of prep.

2026 Committee Members 

Michael DiLullo, CAO, Northumberland County 

Christine MacDonald, CAO, Bruce County

Jessica Rudy, CAO, Township of Huron East

Tom Vair, CAO, City of Sault Ste. Marie

Events Committee

The Events Committee ensures that the association events provide specialized professional development that focuses on content relevant to Ontario CAOs plus executive leadership development within the public sector. Committee Members are appointed by the Board of Directors for a two-year term. The Committee is composed of up to seven members and no less than three members. A majority of members of the Committee constitutes a quorum and shall include either the President and/or Vice President. The First VP is the Chair of the Committee.

The Workshop Planning Committee meets remotely 4-6 times a year. Meetings are roughly one hour each.

Committee Members 

Daniel Kostopoulos, CAO, Township of King and Vice-President (Chair)

Sarah Klein, DCAO, Town of Whitby 

Greg Mariotti, CAO, Township of Georgian Bay

Darlene Plumley, CAO, Village of Merrickville-Wolford

Adam Smith, CAO, Town of Blue Mountains

Sonya Watson, CAO, Municipality of Brockton

Jill Bellchamber-Glazier, CAO,  Municipality of Thames Centre

Interested in Joining a Committee?

This is your association. We value the benefits that diversity can bring and we strive to include different perspectives and ideas to mitigate against group think and improve oversight, decision-making, and governance. We encourage anyone interested in volunteering who can bring their knowledge, experience, and unique perspective to serve on one of our Committees. Volunteering is a great way to build upon your skills, learn from others, and to get more involved. 

Please contact the Executive Director to express an interest in joining one of our committees.