Central Frontenac’s new CAO

Oct 06, 2011

Photo: Shawn Trépanier, Central Frontenac’s new CAO

Shawn Trépanier attended his first council meeting on September 27 at Piccadilly hall in his new role as Chief Administrative Officer for Central Frontenac. Trépanier, who resided in Ottawa for 15 years prior to completing a two-year stint as a CAO in a community in Nunavut, said he is looking forward to working with the township’s staff and council, and with the public. “I really enjoy working with the public and helping to bridge the gap between council and the public. Working at the municipal level is very rewarding because you get to see more of an impact on a smaller scale and to see the outcomes.”

He hopes to also improve the economic development of the area. “Up north, economic development was always a huge issue and priority for both the regional and municipal governments and it’s a similar situation here, so I'm hoping to work with council and the various organizations involved to promote economic development in a sustainable way that meets both the economic and environmental goals of the municipality.”

Shawn graduated from Carleton University with a bio-chemistry degree and is currently studying for his Master’s in Business Administration at Athabasca University based in Alberta.

Engaged to be married next May, he is also a recreational pilot, and one of his goals is to eventually purchase his own Cessna. His other hobbies include music; he is a multi-instrumentalist who plays flute, piano, saxophone, and trumpet and loves to teach music. He hopes to be able to share those skills with others in the community.

Shawn was first in the community when he worked with the Canadian Blood Services and attended a clinic in Sharbot Lake. “I like the small community atmosphere and the outdoor lifestyle that this community has to offer,” he said.

Shawn has traveled extensively and grew up all over Canada and Europe. He is looking forward to settling into the community.