Senior Leadership Team

The City administration is led by an experienced, professional Senior Leadership Team. A commissioner and two directors oversee each service area.

They are responsible for the work of over 570 dedicated employees who support the delivery of quality services throughout Saint John.

John Collin
City Manager

Jon Taylor
Director, Legislative Services / City Clerk

Stephanie Hossack
Commissioner, Human Resources

Melanie Tompkins
General Counsel

Elspeth Hagan
Associate General Counsel

Kevin Fudge
Chief of Staff/Chief Financial Officer

Jacqueline Hamilton
Commissioner, Growth and Community Services

Phil Ouellette
Director, Growth, Planning and Community Services

Amy Poffenroth
Director, One-Stop Development Shop

Stephanie Rackley-Roach
Director, Corporate Performance /Chief Information Officer

Ian Fogan
Director, Strategic Affairs

Lisa Caissie
Manager, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications

Michael Hugenholtz
Commissioner, Public Works and Transportation

Jeff Hussey
Director, Public Works

Tim O'Reilly
Director, Parks and Transportation

Brent McGovern
Commissioner, Utilities and Infrastructure/Saint John Water

Kendall Mason
Director, Saint John Water

Michael Baker
Director, Engineering

Chief Kevin Clifford
Fire Chief/Chief Saint John Emergency Management Organization (SJEMO)

DC Rob Nichol
Deputy Fire Chief

DC Mike Carr
Deputy Fire Chief/ Director, SJEMO