Rob Messervey selected to lead conservation agency
Jun 16, 2009 - 02:46 PM
SCUGOG -- Kawartha Conservation has filled its vacant chief administrative officer position with the hiring of Rob Messervey.
In a press release issued Monday, the conservation authority announced Mr. Messervey would take over from the departed Ian Macnab as of July 8. Mr. Macnab was let go from his position last year after 28 years of service with the agency.
"Mr. Messervey brings a wealth of experience and qualifications that will greatly benefit our watershed community," said Jim McMillen, Scugog's regional councillor and chairman of the conservation agency. "We are very pleased that he has accepted the position and we are looking forward to his leadership and management skills to carry on Kawartha Conservation's important watershed role."
The new CAO began his career with the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and later served as general manager of the Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority for six years.
"I am thrilled to join such a vibrant, professional team," said Mr. Messervey in the release. "I am very excited to work with staff and the watershed community to continue enhancing the vital programs and services provided by Kawartha Conservation."
Mr. Messervey also has plenty of experience at the provincial level. He joined the Ministry of Natural Resources in 1986 and assumed regional and later provincial responsibilities for the Conservation Authorities Program. Following that, he became responsible for Great Lakes protection and management, various emergency management programs, surface-water monitoring and drinking water source protection.
"As someone who has a deep understanding of conservation authorities and watershed management, and has exceptional administrative skills, Mr. Messervey's transition will be seamless," said Donna Villemaire, Kawartha Conservation's vice-chairwoman.
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