Grey County is saying goodbye to its Chief Administrative Officer.
CAO Kim Wingrove announced she is stepping down May 2nd.
She says in a statement, “I want to express my deepest gratitude for the trust and support I have received from Council and the entire staff team over the past nine and half years. My time at Grey County has been immensely rewarding, and I’m proud of all that we have accomplished together.”
A release from the County says, Wingrove joined Grey County as CAO in September of 2015.
They say in nearly a decade on the job, she led the county through several significant projects and challenges, including the renovation and expansion of the County Administration Building, the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment project, the formation of Supportive Outreach Services and growth of community paramedicine programs, and the expansion of emergency housing supports.
They add, “Using her extensive experience in Economic Development, Ms. Wingrove united partners together throughout the region to work on projects which help Grey County thrive. She also led operations and response through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic.”
County Warden Andrea Matrosovs thanked Wingrove at Thursday’s meeting, saying, “You have been a tremendous asset to our County. I am so profoundly grateful and all of council are for the knowledge and professionalism and passion that you have brought to this role and I can truly say that I have recognized in you, in your leadership that it’s not just with your hands and your head, and all that expertise that you bring to the table but it’s been with your heart as well. We very much appreciate that.”
Grey County Council has appointed Deputy CAO Randy Scherzer to the permanent role of CAO beginning May 2nd.
Scherzer joined the Grey County planning department in 2002. He was appointed the Director of Planning in June of 2010 where he led the department until his appointment to the Deputy CAO position in August of 2021. Scherzer has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Waterloo. He is a lifelong Grey County resident and lives just outside of Owen Sound with his wife Lori and three children.
Scherzer says in a statement, “Kim has been a wonderful leader and mentor. It’s been a privilege to work by her side and learn from her for the past few years as we worked together on several strategic projects,” adding, “I look forward to continuing to move forward Council’s priorities with the support of Grey County staff and the senior management team.”
