The District of Wells is pleased to announce that Katrina Leckovic has been appointed as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the District of Wells. Ms. Leckovic will replace current CAO, Gary Champagne, who had returned to the position after retiring in 2011.
“I am very impressed with Ms. Leckovic and have the utmost confidence that she will be able to take on the responsibilities of the position and do a great job for the people of Wells. I am leaving the community in good hands,” said Champagne.
While there was some apprehension from past experience that the small town of Wells might not attract many qualified applicants, the District Mayor and Council selected Leckovic from a wide pool of local, regional and national applicants.
Mayor Robin Sharpe is happy about the new appointment, stating: “After an extensive search and great candidates, I am pleased to welcome Katrina to our wonderful little town and look forward to working with her. Katrina will add a new dimension to our office and is bringing many new ideas and experiences to the community.”
Leckovic comes to Wells very highly recommended by the Town of Antigonish in Nova Scotia where she was most recently the Manager of Strategic Initiatives. During her tenure in Antigonish, Leckovic was instrumental in modernizing the town’s policies and by-laws and, although they were hoping to retain her for their senior management position, the draw back to B.C. was too strong for this Burnaby, B.C. native.
In addition to her municipal experience, Leckovic brings with her a strong educational background. She holds a Master’s Degree in Planning from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from the University of New Mexico. She has completed a certificate in Sustainability Management and is working towards completion of her certificate in Local Government Financial Administration.
Although Wells may not be the best place to practice a golf swing, Leckovic should fit in with the active nature of the town.
Leckovic has been involved in many sports and may be most publicly known as a professional golfer, having qualified for the US LPGA tour in 2008.
During her brief visit to Wells this April, Leckovic was impressed by the people she met and the sense of community that was apparent.
Leckovic will begin in her new position on May 5 and will work with Champagne through a transition period.
