City of Cornwall Announces Senior Leadership Team Organizational Restructuring

 The City of Cornwall is pleased to announce the establishment of a comprehensive senior leadership team following an extended period of organizational transition. Effective August 5, 2025, this restructuring aims to enhance service, increase accountability, and align with the City’s long-term objectives.

Since January 2023, the City has navigated significant leadership changes with multiple vacancies and interim appointments across key senior management positions. These transitions also resulted in several interim roles for managers and supervisors throughout the organization.

The City of Cornwall would like to express sincere gratitude to Mellissa Morgan, Lisa Smith, and Matthew Stephenson for their dedication and leadership while serving in interim roles during this period of transition.

"The completion of our senior leadership reorganization will improve our organizational capacity to serve residents," said Tim Mills, Chief Administrative Officer. "This experienced team brings the stability and expertise needed to advance our strategic priorities and deliver quality municipal services."

The new senior leadership structure is as follows:

• Tim Mills – Chief Administrative Officer
• Matthew Stephenson – Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Fire Chief
• Tracey Bailey – Treasurer and General Manager of Finance
• Mellissa Morgan – General Manager of Human Services
• Michael Fawthrop – General Manager of Infrastructure & Municipal Works
• Bruce Donig – Interim General Manager of Human Resources
• Bill Lister- Chief of Paramedic Services
• Wayne Meagher – Director of Legal and Legislative Services
• Katherine Wells- Director of Communications, Government Relations and Strategic Planning
• Ryan Windle- Director of Development and Building Services
• Louis Savard – Director of Information Technology, Digitization, Innovation & Special Projects

A posting for the General Manager of Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture will be completed shortly to finalize the senior management complement. The CAO and Deputy CAO will lead this portfolio until the recruitment process is complete.

By strategically consolidating roles and implementing internal reorganization, the newly structured leadership team is positioned to achieve operational efficiencies without incurring additional costs to taxpayers.

"Through strategic restructuring and dual portfolio responsibilities, we've strengthened our organizational capacity while maintaining fiscal responsibility. We are committed to building on Cornwall's strengths while positioning the organization for future growth and excellence," added Mills.

This stabilized leadership structure will enhance organizational effectiveness, improve strategic planning capabilities, and ensure consistent delivery of service to residents and businesses.

We are committed to improving how we serve the people of Cornwall and ensuring that every decision supports a stronger, more sustainable future.