Don Hearn is the CEO and Executive Director of the Municipal Assessment Agency (MAA), which provides property assessment services to 236 municipalities across Newfoundland and Labrador. In this role, Don leads the Agency’s operations and stakeholder engagement strategies, guiding a dedicated team committed to excellence in service delivery and client relations.
With over 30 years of experience in the property assessment field, Don brings in-depth expertise in valuing residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. His leadership is built on a strong foundation of technical knowledge and strategic organizational management.
Don holds the M.I.M.A. designation from the Institute of Municipal Assessors (IMA) and currently serves as 2nd Vice President on its Executive Committee. He is also an active member of the Canadian Directors of Assessment (CDA), the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), and the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI).
A dedicated advocate for governance excellence, Don holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), reflecting his ongoing commitment to leadership development and the promotion of best practices in the public sector.
