Brant Community Healthcare System appoints new Interim President & CEO

The Music in the Parks program is a free outdoor concert series hosted by the County of Brant during the summer months Every Tuesday, the County will host a different performer, at a different local park, for residents to enjoy!

“Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy the warm summer evenings amongst friends and neighbors with the sweet sounds of our local musicians,” said Cicman. For more information, visit www.brant.ca/musicintheparks.

Erin Sleeth (left), new Interim President & CEO of the BCHS Promoting from within the organization, the top job went to Sleeth who has worked at the BGH for 24 years. Four years ago, she became Chief Human Resources Officer. Pictured top right is Peter Quinlan, Chair of the BCHS Board of Directors.

MEDIA RELEASE - On June 30, 2023, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) welcomed Erin Sleeth into the role of Interim President & CEO.

“I am honoured and humbled to be appointed the Interim President & CEO To be able to serve our community, our patients and their loved ones, alongside our amazing and dedicated staff, physicians, and volunteers, is a privilege” says Erin.

Peter Quinlan, Chair of the BCHS Board of Directors, reflected the benefit of being able to promote from within the BCHS.

“Erin has earned everyone’s respect across the organization. We are pleased to have her on board in this interim position and know her leadership will guide BCHS through this next phase ”

County of Brant appoints two new General Managers

Newly appointed General ManagersLeft to right, Cindy Stevenson, General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services and Melissa Connor General Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

COUNTY OF BRANT NEWS RELEASE-

The County of Brant is pleased to announce the appointment of two new General Managers. Cindy Stevenson has been appointed General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services and Melissa Connor has been appointed General Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

“We are fortunate to have such a passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated team at the County of Brant,” said Alison Newton, Chief Administrative Officer.

Cindy, formally the General Manager of Community and Protective Services, has been with the County of Brant since 2004 beginning her career in Human Resources The Emergency and Protective Services portfolio includes Fire, Brant/Brantford Paramedics, Emergency Management and Enforcement and Regulatory Services

Melissa Connor, previously the Director of Communications and Public Relations within the

Strategic Initiatives Department, has been with the County of Brant since 2017. The Strategic Initiatives portfolio includes Communications and Public Relations, Economic Development, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Transit, Accessibility and Inclusion and Community Safety and Wellbeing. The newly created General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services position follows a corporate reorganization that was recently approved by County of Brant Council.

“Earlier this month, the Mayor, and the Council of the County of Brant authorized a reorganization of the senior management and department structure in the County,” said Newton. “The County is committed to a department structure that will meet the evolving needs of the community while ensuring that all staff have leadership and guidance during this time of growth ”

Recruitment for a new General Manager for Community Services will begin in the near future.