CCCA Staff

BRIEF SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Mr. Kim Smale
General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

Responsible for directing, coordinating and evaluating the development and execution of the programs and policies of the Conservation Authority. Acts as the Authority's Flood Coordinator. Directs and coordinates the preparation of the budget and assesses and evaluates project priorities. Responsible for the duties of Secretary-Treasurer as outlined under the Conservation Authorities Act.

Susan Mann
Financial Services Coordinator

Responsible for managing the financial affairs of the Conservation Authority. Maintains employee records and implements payroll procedures. Responsible for financial and administrative duties associated with the operation of the store and registration centres at the Springwater Conservation Area.

Ed Pietrzak
Conservation Areas Supervisor

Responsible for maintaining, operation, and development of the Authority's land holdings. Coordinates and implements fish and wildlife projects on Authority-owned lands. Implements all preventative, routine, and minor maintenance of the Springwater Dam. Develops, coordinates, and implements the Authority’s Environmental Education Programs. Organizes and provides operational support for special events.

Tony Difazio
Resource Planning Coordinator

Responsible for the administration of the Authority’s Development Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation (also known as Generic Regulations) and Municipal Plan Review Program. Coordinates Woodlot Management Programs on private, municipal, and Authority-owned lands. Coordinates watershed planning programs, projects, and initiatives. Collects field data and assists with the preparation of Management Plans for the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program. Provides technical support to the water and related land management programs of the Conservation Authority.

Peter Dragunas
Water Management Technician

Responsible for implementing the Authority’s Flood Warning and Forecasting Program. Implements the dredging, ice monitoring, and channel soundings components of the Ice Management Program. Coordinates and implements the Reforestation Program on private and municipal lands and other tree planting projects. Promotes and implements agricultural soil and streambank erosion control projects.

Laura Ronayne
Program Support Assistant

Assists with the revenue producing and administration aspects of the Springwater Conservation Area and provides reception and clerical duties for the overall operation of the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority.

Ric Wellwood
Communications/Fundraising Coordinator

Responsible for acquiring funding for CCCA projects through contacts with foundations, government, business and individual donors. Handles communications activities through all media, and is part of the Source Water Protection Communications team for the Lake Erie Source water Protection Region. Works on publications and community outreach functions.

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