Media Release:

TBDSSAB Announces New Chief Executive Officer

 August 23, 2024–The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Ranta as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective September 28, 2024.

Ken brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in human services. Ken joined TBDSSAB in 2013 as Director of Housing, transitioning to Director of Integrated Social Services as part of the 2020 restructuring.

Current CEO Bill Bradica will continue to lead the organization until the end of September. His last day in the office will be September 27, 2024. A celebration of Bill’s retirement will be scheduled in September.

 

Quotes:

  • “Bill has set TBDSSAB up for ongoing success, and we are so grateful to him for steering this ship for the past 12 years. Changes in Leadership are a big moment for any organization, and our Board is confident that Ken Ranta will be a great fit for leading the organization to meet its strategic goals.” – Brian Hamilton, Board Chair, TBDSSAB 

  • “This was a very thorough process led diligently by the third-party consulting company. Thank you to everyone who put their names forward, and to the hiring committee for supporting the organization through this process.” – Jim Moffat, Vice Chair, TBDSSAB

  • “I am grateful to the Board for their confidence in my ability to lead TBDSSAB. I am looking forward to this next step and continuing to support the organization in meeting its strategic goals.”  – Ken Ranta

 

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