Chris Calder named new Chief Administrative Officer

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The Board of Directors of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has named Chris Calder as the new Chief Administrative Officer. Calder will assume the role from Jim Martin, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Calder is the current General Manager of Finance with the Regional District, a position he’s held since June of 2018 when he first joined the Regional District. Prior to joining the Regional District, Calder was with the Prince George office of KPMG.

“We are delighted to work with Chris in this new capacity,” says Regional District Board Chair Lara Beckett. “Over the past five and a half years Chris has demonstrated strong leadership and an exceptional understanding of the financial challenges facing the Regional District. We look forward to working with him and we know there is a strong team supporting him as he transitions into this new role.”

“I am excited for the opportunity to lead the amazing team at the Regional District,” says Calder. “I look forward to working closely with the Board, staff and communities to implement the Regional District’s Strategic Priorities.”

As Chief Administrative Officer, Calder will be responsible for all aspects of Regional District operations, including overseeing a staff of nearly 100, and the provision of more than 90 different local government services within the Regional District. 

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Chris Calder, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George's new CAO