The Rural Ontario Institute has chosen Norm Regatlie as acting chief executive officer while a search is on for a replacement for now-Senator Rob Black.
Black will remain on hand until June 30 as transition advisor for Regatlie who has been the Director, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement.
Regatlie will also be the not-for-profit chief executive officerand will handle financial management, personnel management and board support.
The organization will be creating and recruiting for two new positions, a full-time Leadership Programs Director and a part-time Bookkeeper/Office Administrator.
“Rob leaves some big shoes to fill as AALP’s program director, however, I am looking forward to working with a well-networked leader from the ag sector to help build and grow both AALP and ROI’s other leadership offerings,” said Ragetlie.
