Town announces new Commissioner of Community Services

Oakville will have a new commissioner of Community Services on May 13, 2024. Paul Damaso joins the Town of Oakville’s Executive Leadership Team with an impressive career with the City of Mississauga and Town of Halton Hills where he served most recently as commissioner, Recreation and Parks. He was selected following a comprehensive search.

Mr. Damaso’s responsibilities at the town will include leading the Community Services Commission that is responsible for the delivery of services and programs to improve the daily life of town residents in the areas of Recreation and Culture, Parks and Open Space, Fire Services and Facilities Management. He will also provide guidance to the Oakville Public Library. Mr. Damaso holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Kinesiology & Sport, with nearly 20 years of senior level municipal experience leading large and diverse teams and advancing strategic priorities. 

Mr. Damaso takes over the commissioner role from Colleen Bell who retired at the end of March after 11 years with the Town of Oakville.  

For more information on the Town of Oakville, visit the CAO and Administration page. A high-resolution photo of Paul Damaso is available upon request.

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“I am excited to welcome Paul to our team. His impressive track record overseeing extensive corporate, community and cultural projects while managing the complexities and demands of large departments, made him the ideal candidate to lead this commission. I am confident Paul brings the right skills and vision to our Executive Leadership Team, and he will do a wonderful job delivering quality services to our community.”

- Jane Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer

“On behalf of Town Council, I am happy to welcome Paul Damaso to the Town of Oakville. We look forward to working with him and believe his extensive experience and knowledge in community program development and service delivery will help us provide a vibrant and livable community for all.”

- Mayor Rob Burton