2026-2027 Board of Directors Nomination Results

Date Published

Dear members,

We are excited to share the results of the nomination process for various positions on the 2026-2027 AMCTO Board of Directors:

Vice President for a one-year term commencing June 2026 (One to be elected):

Annette Gilchrist, CMO, AOMC, Dipl.M.M - Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk/Deputy Treasurer, Township of Bonnechere Valley ACCLAIMED

Zone Director for Zone 1 for a two-year term commencing June 2026 (One to be elected, listed alphabetically):

Amanda Gubbels, Dipl.M.M - Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Southwest MiddlesexACCLAIMED

Zone Director for Zone 3 for a two-year term commencing June 2026 (One to be elected):

Valerie Petryniak, CMO, AOMC - Town Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Town of Halton HillsACCLAIMED

Zone Director for Zone 5 for a two-year term commencing June 2026 (One to be elected):

Kayla Thibeault, CMO, AOMC - Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Town of GravenhurstACCLAIMED

Zone Director for Zone 7 for a two-year term commencing June 2026 (One to be elected):

Katie Scott - Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Town of Blind RiverACCLAIMED

Zone Director for Zone 9 for a two-year term commencing June 2026 (One to be elected):

Heather Pihulak, CMO, AOMC - Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/City Clerk, City of KenoraACCLAIMED

Director at Large for a two-year term commencing June 2026 (Two to be elected, listed alphabetically):

Stacy Dedlow, Dipl. M.A. - Committee Support Specialist, City of PeterboroughACCLAIMED
Jamie Eckenswiller, AOMC, AMP - Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Municipality of West GreyACCLAIMED

Thank you to those who took the time to submit a nomination and congratulations to all the individuals who have been acclaimed. 

Sincerely,

David Arbuckle, MPA
Executive Director
AMCTO