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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2016
MUNICIPALITY OF CHESTER SELECTS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
MUNICIPALITY – Since announcing the fall retirement of their current and long -time
Director of Finance, Steve Graham, the Municipality of Chester has been searching for the
perfect candidate to fill the key position.
Senior executive staff chose five candidates for interview out of more than 50 applicants.
Nancy Dove was selected as the successful candidate and accepted the Municipality’s
offer to be their newest employee.
“Although we will miss Steve tremendously and wish him well in his retirement, w e
couldn’t be more pleased in welcoming Nancy,” says Tammy Wilson, CAO for the
Municipality. “Her professionalism and motivation are a great fit for our organization, and
her expertise will provide the Municipality with the edge it needs to continue being at the
forefront in fiscal sustainability.”
The Director of Finance holds one of the most critical jobs in the Municipality – being
accountable for fiscal operations. They advise Council and ensure staff make prudent
financial decisions, as well as prepare the Budget.
With Nancy’s background as a Chartered Professional Accountant, holding a Bache lor of
Business Administration, and her extensive 24-year work history in both the public and
private sectors, she is undoubtedly the right individual for this position.
Her experience in leadership and executive roles include Manager of Financial Service s
for the Department of Education, Manager of Finance in the Cape Breton Regional
Municipality, and Controller for Premium Seafood Limited. During her career, she has also
worked closely with municipal organizations, such as the Association of Municipal
Administrators, Municipal Finance Corporation, and Property Valuation Services
Corporation.
Personally, Nancy is a proud mother of three children, focusing much of her spare time
on family life. She spends much of that time enjoying the outdoors, including running,
family trail walks, and being on the water.
“I am looking forward to my new job with MODC and being involved with the surrounding
communities,” says Nancy. She continues, “My plan is to work closely with all staff and
departments so that MODC is proactive both internally and externally when dealing with
current and future initiatives; to work collaboratively with other municipalities
and stakeholders; and to share knowledge and resources.”
Her focus will be on collaborative long-term growth and financial sustainability, and
applying her experience to collectively create efficiencies and streamline tasks, leading to
effective processes and cost savings. Cash flow management, current business processes,
internal controls, debt reduction, and key performance indicators will also be on her
radar.
Nancy will begin work with the Municipality on September 6. She will spend a transition
period with the current Director until the end of October.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tammy Wilson, CAO
Municipality of the District of Chester
(902) 275-3554 twilson@chester.ca