Minto Hires New CAO

Minto Hires New CAO

The Town of Minto is happy to announce the hiring of our new CAO, Derrick Thomson.  Derrick comes to the Town of Minto with a wealth of experience and knowledge from his previous positions as the CAO in the City of Guelph and the Township of West Lincoln. 

He is an experienced and innovative municipal leader with more than 30 years’ progressive experience in the municipal field which will be a great addition to Minto’s Management team.  Derrick possesses a Masters Certificate in Municipal Administration and education from Queen’s School of Business.

“After a very thorough hiring process involving a combination of Council and Staff, we are thrilled with this announcement.  Derrick’s experience in the Municipal field and his leadership abilities will fit in perfectly with staff”, Mayor George Bridge stated.

Derrick’s first day on the job will be Wednesday, January 22nd.  Please join all of us in welcoming Derrick to Minto.


For further information contact
George Bridge, Mayor, Town of Minto
5491 Highway 89, Harriston, Ontario N0G 1Z0
Phone 519-338-2511 Fax: 519-338-2005; Email gbridge@town.minto.on.ca