Town of Sylvan Lake is introducing Wally Ferris as their new Chief Administrative Officer.

(Wally Ferris - photo courtesy Linkedin)

Ferris brings 24 years of municipal experience with him, most recently with the City of Fort St. John as General Manager of Community Services.

Current CAO Betty Osmond is preparing for retirement; her last day is May 4th.

Ferris starts on the job May 22nd.

Davies Park Recruiting Consultants led an extensive search for the new CAO.

Mayor Sean McIntyre says they are excited for what Ferris will bring to their team.

“A depth of professional experience and training, a strong focus on a team approach to management, and a service attitude that fits well with our culture”.