Council appoints Chief Administrative Officer

Adam Goheen

Prince Edward County Council has appointed Adam Goheen as the new chief administrative officer (CAO) for the municipality. He has served as the interim CAO since May 2025 after Marcia Wallace left the position.

“I am delighted for this opportunity to continue leading the Prince Edward County team as we work to carry out the direction of council and deliver the municipal services our residents rely on every day,” said Goheen. “Over the past 10 months, I have had the pleasure of getting to know staff from across the organization. I am proud to serve alongside such a talented, dedicated, and community-minded group of people.”

“Mr. Goheen has stepped up and brought stability to the organization over the past 10 months,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “Under his leadership, the municipality made progress in key areas such as finalizing the asset management plan, fostering a collaborative municipal budget process, and conducting a review of our long-range growth-related infrastructure planning.

“His proven experience and leadership skills will be critical in the coming months as council completes its current term and we move into a municipal election this fall,” Ferguson added.

Goheen has taken on increasingly senior roles throughout more than two decades of municipal government service. With experience in infrastructure planning, construction and maintenance, he brings knowledge of municipal operations, financial management, and strong leadership abilities.

Originally from Prince Edward County — growing up in what was then Ameliasburgh Township — Goheen joined the municipality in July 2020 as the Director of Operational Services. In January 2024, he was appointed to the position of Director of Housing.