Port Colborne City Council appoints Bryan Boles as new CAO

The City of Port Colborne is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Boles as the City’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective today.

Boles’ appointment marks a new chapter in Port Colborne’s continued growth and commitment to delivering an exceptional small-town experience in a big way. As a senior municipal leader with decades of progressive management experience and a passion for public service, Boles has served as Port Colborne’s Director, Corporate Services & Recreation / Treasurer since 2021. He has also held the roles of Associate Vice-President of Financial Services and Associate Vice-President Ancillary Services at Brock University, the Director of Financial Management and Planning at the Regional Municipality of Niagara, and Audit Senior Manager at KPMG. Boles has a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

During his time in Port Colborne, Boles has driven service excellence while bringing extensive experience in human resources, financial services, information technology solutions, risk management, customer service, and more. His contributions to key projects include the budget process, asset management and the tackling of inflow and infiltration in the City’s wastewater system, and leading a collaborative effort to bring forward the exceptional community concert program.

The City is pleased to welcome Boles to this official leadership role and appreciates his interim leadership and willingness to step into the vacant CAO position recently.