Board of Directors
Contact Information
To contact staff or Board members by email, you can use the following format: first initial, last name + @municipalnl.ca (eg. jdoe@municipalnl.ca) Learn More
Councillor Amy Coady
President
Councillor Amy Coady has been a dedicated representative of the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor since being elected in 2009. Coady brings her expertise to several key council committees, including Corporate Services, Community Services, and Public Works and Development. She served as Central Director and Finance Chair of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador prior to being elected President. Learn More
Mayor Brian Keating
Vice President
Brian Keating is a proud resident and the Mayor of Marystown. To date, he has served with Council for about two years and while that may seem like a short time, the Town Council has had many accomplishments since September 2021. Keating is currently a member of the Burin Peninsula Joint Council and also Chair of the Burin Peninsula Regional Service Board (waste management) Technical Committee. Learn More
Councillor Tina Neary
Avalon Director
Tina has a Master’s from what is now known as Toronto Metropolitan University and brings to the table a background in mental health wellness, education, inclusion, and accessibility for all children, youth, and families. Tina is a strong advocate for mental health and addictions services, and support for children, and families. She is Chair of the Mental Health Task Force and past president of the Child and Youth Care Education Accreditation Board of Canada. Learn More
Councillor Keith Keating
Eastern Director
Keith Keating has been involved in municipal politics for 33 years. He has served as both a Councillor and a Deputy Mayor for the Town of Marystown. Learn More
Mayor Percy Farwell
Central Director
Percy Farwell's municipal involvement includes 16 years as an elected representative in Gander, including 6 years as Deputy Mayor and the past 4 years as Mayor. He is a firm believer in informed, evidence-based decision making and tries to be a strong, well-researched, respectful voice in advocating on behalf of issues affecting his community and region on any stage, at any level. Learn More
Mayor Belinda Adams
Labrador Director
Belinda Adams moved to Labrador City at the age of 3 and has been there ever since. She has worked 32 years with the Iron Ore Company of Canada in various roles; through those years she experienced multiple layoffs and remained a student where she studied Psychology and Social Work before returning to full-time work in the mine. Learn More
Mayor Dale Colbourne
Northern Director
Dale Colbourne became a member of the St. Lunaire-Griquet municipal council during a by-election in 2006 and was then elected to the position of Mayor in the 2013 general municipal election. Learn More
Deputy Mayor Roger Barrett
Western Director
Roger Barrett has served on council in the Town of Reidville for the past ten years and the last six as Mayor. He is currently the Deputy Mayor. Learn More
Deputy Mayor Lynn Decker-Ellsworth
Small Towns Director
I live in Roddickton-Bide Arm, on the Eastern Side of the Great Northern Peninsula. I am a teacher with the English School District, currently teaching at HG Fillier Academy in Englee. I have been very involved in my community in the many years I have lived here. I love my hometown and I strive to make this community a happy and viable place for all who choose to call it home. My goal is to make sure my children had a great childhood, as I did growing up in this small town. Learn More
Mayor Craig Scott
Urban Municipalities Director
First elected to council in 2013, and elected Mayor in 2017 and again in 2021, Craig Scott is a lifelong resident of Torbay where his family roots run deep. Craig was elected as the Urban Municipalities Committee Chair in 2018 and 2020 and is currently serving his second term as member of the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Directors. Learn More
Mayor Danny Breen
St. John's Director
Danny Breen was first elected to the St. John’s City Council in the Fall of 2009 and was re-elected by acclamation in 2013, representing Ward 1, in the east end of St. John’s. He was elected as Mayor of the City of St. John’s in September of 2017 and acclaimed in 2021. Learn More
Alex Gibson
Human Resources Director
Alex is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) with nearly 15 years of experience, specializing in human resources management, labor relations, and team leadership. In 2023, he completed his Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University, equipping him with advanced knowledge in areas such as collective bargaining, workplace conflict resolution, and strategic HR planning. Currently, Alex is part of the Human Resources team at Pennecon, a leading provider of heavy civil, industrial, and energy sector services across Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and internationally. Learn More
Michele Peach
Finance Director
Michele Peach was employed in the public sector for 35 years, primarily with local government in various roles, and before that, with the Office of the Auditor General, Newfoundland and Labrador. Michele holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland, a professional accounting designation from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, a Certificate in Local Government Administration from Dalhousie University and a National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration from the University of Alberta. Learn More
Jonathan Dale
Law Director
Jonathan has been a practicing lawyer at Stewart McKelvey since completing his articles with the firm in 2006, and he became a Partner in 2013. He has developed a significant municipal law practice, representing municipalities across the province on a broad spectrum of legal issues, including taxation, drafting municipal regulations, development matters of all kinds, and addressing Code of Conduct and conflict of interest cases. Learn More
Staff
Rob Nolan
CEO
Rob Nolan is passionate about municipal affairs and governance, serving on the Board of Directors for Happy City St. John’s 2015-2020 (including two years as Chair), co-founding the municipal advocacy group Citizens’ Assembly for Stronger Elections in 2017, and managing and advising on multiple municipal campaigns. Learn More
Deatra Walsh, Ph.D.
Director of Advocacy and Communications
Deatra holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Memorial University in St. John’s, a Master of Rural Development from Brandon University in Manitoba and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Concordia University in Montreal. She began her studies at Carleton University in Ottawa as a journalist. Learn More
Bradley Power
Director of Programs
Phone: (709) 753-6820
Bradley Power is a well-known community leader who has served as a champion of local government and organizations that are committed to building stronger communities and preserving the traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador. Learn More
Ben Noseworthy
Housing Capacity Building Officer
Ben Noseworthy is a community-minded leader who is passionate about helping build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities here in Newfoundland and Labrador. Before joining the team at Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, Ben spent 10 years as a Town Clerk and Town Manager supporting Council in meeting the diverse local needs of their community including Planning and Development, Capital Works and Operations. Learn More
Brian Coleman
Housing Capacity Building Officer
Hailing from the beautiful west coast city of Corner Brook, Brian Coleman joins Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador as the Housing Capacity Building Officer for the Western, Northern, and Labrador zones. Graduating from the last class of Regina High School, Brian started his post-secondary education at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College where he completed introductory courses and was a lifeguard. Liking this lifesaving training, and work, Brian then went to Bay St. George Campus of College of the North Atlantic where he completed a certificate in Primary Care Paramedicine. He worked as a paramedic in various western Newfoundland communities, and at industrial sites in Alberta. Learn More
Kim Noseworthy
Financial Management Support Program Coordinator
Cell: 709-763-4686
Kim Noseworthy is a community-oriented resident of beautiful Bell Island where she enjoys serving several organizations both as a board member and volunteer. As a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management graduate from Royal Roads University, she has worked in several financial reporting and process improvement roles for large corporations, municipalities and owner operated small businesses. Kim has a passion for working with clients to examine financial processes and helping to make them more user friendly and efficient. She is excited to join the MNL team and continue working with municipalities in identifying financial reporting issues, creating local solutions and advocating for positive change. Learn More
Rudy Norman
Tomorrow's Towns Program Coordinator
Phone: 709-572-7839
Rudy Norman is a passionate advocate for rural sustainability, and brings a wealth of experience in business, economic development, and marketing to the role. As the Mayor of Burlington, NL, he has been instrumental in revitalizing his hometown, leading initiatives to boost tourism and foster community growth. Learn More