Manny Baron
Petrolia,ON
Summary
As a proven Chief Administrative Officer, I have a track record of delivering results through innovative leadership, strategic planning, and progressive economic development. My forward-thinking approach ensures that I plan a minimum of 10 years into the future, transforming the status quo and disrupting traditional thinking. I am a trusted advisor to Council and the senior management team, providing sound advice on legislation, policy, strategic planning, human resources, and community relations. I firmly believe in operating a municipality like a business, and I am an innovative leader in fiscal responsibility. I am actively engaged with key influencers and business owners/leaders within the community, and I am committed to driving positive change. If you are looking for a visionary leader who can deliver results, then look no further.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Administrative Officer
Corporation Of The Township Of Mapleton
Drayton, ON
01.2018 - Current
- Created a culture of openness and motivation amongst Council, senior management, and staff.
- Created a quantitative strategic plan that has enabled focus from Council and created a detailed roadmap for our growing community.
- Successful in receiving a $5 million dollar grant for our Moorefield water renewal project.
- Successful in receiving a $2.1 million dollar grant for our Drayton pumping station replacement project.
- Delivered two successful zero increase budgets for ratepayers during tough pandemic times.
- Created and developed an Industrial Park for the community, selling out within months, and attracting new high tax-based businesses to the community.
- Created successful efficiencies within the Planning and Development department to attract new businesses quickly and with less bureaucracy.
Chief Administrative Officer
Corporation Of The Township Of Petrolia
Petrolia, ON
07.2012 - 11.2017
- Led the charge to build a 19,000 sq ft. Family Health Team growing the patient base from 4000 to 12,000.
- Worked closely with Colleen and Peter Buckley to attract a McDonald's restaurant to Petrolia, now one of their most profitable sites.
- Worked to increase visitors from 18,000 to 40,000 enjoying the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia.
- Successful in receiving $14 million dollar grant for complete reconstruction of the WWTP.
- Successful in receiving a total of $4 million OCIF grants for various infrastructure projects.
- Successful in receiving $650,000 CWWF grant to help with the reconstruction of 3 major roads.
- Attracted a $30 million dollar plant to Enniskillen eventually creating 200 local jobs.
- Worked with Bluewater Health to create a community and health master plan, a first for the province.
- Partnered with 4 municipalities to pool each of our OCIF top-up funds to create one funding project, also a first in Ontario
General Manager
Brooke Telecom
Inwood, ON
05.2004 - 06.2012
- Grew revenues by 20% over 4-year period.
- Implemented the conversion from POTS to FTTH technology. Converted main switching equipment to digital services.
- Introduced proprietary Digital Television services to the local exchange. Introduced our services into 2 competitive exchanges with a target rate of 60%. Created partnership with 6 other providers to offer a redundant fiber loop across several counties.
- Was elected President of the Canadian Independent Telecommunications Association.
- Partnered with Bell Mobility to offer cellular services in rural Southwest Ontario. Increasing mobile revenues by 52% per unit.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Education
Masters in Municipal Leadership
Schulich School of Business - York University
Canadian Securities
Canadian Securities Institute
Investment Funds of Canada
Canadian Securities Institute
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Economic Development
- Financial Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Human Resources
- Negotiation and Persuasiveness
- Decision Making
- Performance Management
- Business Forecasting
- Business Process Improvement
Timeline
Chief Administrative Officer
Corporation Of The Township Of Mapleton
01.2018 - Current
Chief Administrative Officer
Corporation Of The Township Of Petrolia
07.2012 - 11.2017
General Manager
Brooke Telecom
05.2004 - 06.2012
Masters in Municipal Leadership
Schulich School of Business - York University
Canadian Securities
Canadian Securities Institute
Investment Funds of Canada
Canadian Securities Institute