Martensville will have a new City Manager at the helm of the growing community beginning next month.
Tanya Garost has been appointed to the post effective September 18. She is taking over from Scott Blevins, who retired at the end of June after 16 years of service.
A news release issued by the city in late July said the extensive recruitment process was led by Martensville City Council with DHR Global, a national executive search firm,
“We are excited that Tanya is joining Martensville as our new City Manager,” said Martensville Mayor Kent Muench. “My colleagues on council and I know we have found an individual with extensive experience in municipal government who is familiar with the challenges that growing communities face.
“We are eager to continue many exciting things happening in this community and look forward to the leadership and knowledge Tanya will bring.”
Garost has over 20 years of experience working in local government in senior leadership roles, most recently with the District of Lake Country, British Columbia as the Chief Administrative Officer.
Garost’s background and expertise are in finance and taxation, and she is a designated Chartered Professional Accountant. She has been recognized with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) as well the Outstanding Contribution Award from the Government Finance Offers Association of British Columbia. She currently sits as the President-Elect of GFOA US & Canada.
As the administrative head of the city, the City Manager is accountable to City Council and ensures all civic operations are well maintained and managed effectively while providing leadership to over 60 City of Martensville employees. The City Manager also leads the implementation of city council priorities to build a sustainable future and meet objectives identified in council’s Vision for Martensville.
“I am excited to take on this new responsibility and look forward to new opportunities for the City of Martensville”, said Garost. “The community and area offer so much for today and for the future and I look forward to working with the Mayor and Council, and all our staff to provide exceptional service and achieve our priorities for Martensville”.
Martensville Director of Corporate Services Leah Bloomquist will continue to serve as interim City Manager until September 18.