Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Gord Quinton has a diverse work experience, primarily in the financial sector. Gord is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and General Manager of Finance, Budget, Information Technology, and Transformation at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent since September 2019. Prior to this, they held key roles within the same organization, such as Director of Budget & Performance Services from March 2016 to August 2019, Director of Financial Services from November 2010 to February 2016, Supervisor of Accounting Operations from September 2003 to October 2010, and Financial Analyst from July 1995 to August 2003. Furthermore, Gord Quinton also has a role as a Board Member in the Municipal Finance Officers' Association (MFOA) starting from January 2022.
Gord Quinton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Western University, which was completed in 1991. Gord also possesses a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne. Furthermore, Gord Quinton has obtained the certification of Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), although the specific year or month of achievement is not provided.
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
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Chatham-Kent is a single tier municipality created in 1998. With a current population of over 100,000 spread across an area almost 2,500 square kilometres, there is a challenge to create a sense of unity and provide services to both rural and small urban centres, each with unique needs and located miles apart. Chatham-Kent is committed to reaping the benefits of economies of scale in providing municipal services but at the same time is committed to respecting the heritage and supporting the distinct communities within its borders. In 2001, a Community Strategic Plan was developed with the assistance of 400 citizen volunteers from across Chatham-Kent. To this day the document is the basis for decisions made about the community's future. Chatham-Kent is located in the heart of south-western Ontario and enjoys one of Canada’s most temperate climates. This rural-urban municipality borders both Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair; local residents and tourists alike flock to these waterways to enjoy many water-related pleasurable pastimes including boating, water-skiing and world-class fishing. The area is also fortunate to have two of the Province's most spectacular Provincial Parks -- Rondeau and Wheatley. The region's economy is based largely on the agricultural and manufacturing sectors, and is complemented by a growing service/commercial sector. Chatham-Kent is positioning itself for growth by focusing on green energy and emerging manufacturing technologies and is supported by two post-secondary educational institutions, the University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus and St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology. Highway 401 intersects Chatham-Kent at several points and, as such, residents can readily access neighbouring communities such as London, Windsor and Sarnia/Detroit within a one hours' drive, and are only three hours away from Toronto.