Chief Administrative Officer, Travis Peter
Sturgeon County’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is accountable to the Mayor and Council as their sole employee.
The CAO is responsible to lead the professional Administration of the County, including the development and implementation of all policies and programs and services. He also directly advises Council on matters of strategy, legislation, external relations, budgetary requirements, municipal operations, and more – while ensuring Council is empowered with information to make informed decisions.
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Travis Peter is a nationally recognized leader with decades of diverse public and private sector management experience. His primary mission has been to champion well-planned, highly competitive, and thriving communities.
In addition to his leadership experience within municipalities of all sizes and types, Travis has served as a management consultant, a non-profit executive director, an aide to a provincial Cabinet Minister, an analyst for a fortune 500 company, an expert advisor to the Governments of Canada and Alberta, and a trusted member on several non-profit boards.
Committed to life-long learning, Travis holds a Masters Degree from the University of Victoria, an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta, and advanced leadership training from Harvard University, the University of Dalhousie, Simon Fraser University, Grant MacEwan University, and others. Travis is also professionally designated as a certified local government manager.
A proud Albertan, Travis and his family can often be found enjoying the region’s bountiful open spaces throughout the year.
Chris Wells
Director of Community and Protective Services
As Director of Community Services, Chris oversees the following:
- Family and Community Support Services
- Protective Services
- Open Spaces
Jennifer Lavallee
Director of Communication and Strategic Services
As Director of Communication and Strategic Services, Jennifer oversees the following:
- Corporate Communications
- Corporate Planning and Intergovernmental Services
Justin Brenton
Acting General Manager of Corporate Services
As General Manager of Corporate Services, Justin oversees the following:
- Legislative Services
- Information Services
- Human Resource Services
Milad Asdaghi
Acting General Manager of Development and Economic Services
As General Manager of Development Services, Milad oversees the following:
- Economic Innovation and Growth
- Planning and Development Services
- Integrated Development and Land Services
Andrew Hayes
General Manager of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer
Andrew is the General Manager of Financial Services and the Chief Financial Officer. He oversees the following:
- Procurement
- Assessment Services
- Fleet and Facility Services
- Corporate Finance and Treasury Services Services
Gord Cebryk
General Manager of Infrastructure and Operational Services
As General Manager of Infrastructure Services, Gord oversees the following:
- Agriculture Services
- Utilities and Waste Management Services
- Transportation and Engineering Services