Cypress County introduces permanent CAO

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 30, 2024.

asmith@medicinehatnews.com

Cypress County welcomed its new permanent chief administrator on Friday, as they announce Al Hoggan is taking over the role.

Following CAO Tarolyn Aaserud’s departure in August, Mike Koziol was hired to be the interim CAO while council searched for a permanent replacement. This is the only role at the municipality chosen by council, and serves as the link between county staff and elected officials, in charge of the county’s operations.

“I am very excited to become part of the team at Cypress County,” said Hoggan, who has a wealth of experience as a CAO. “Cypress County is well known as a leader in the rural municipal world in Alberta, and is a significant member in the region. I am pleased and humbled to have been selected as Cypress County’s new chief administrative officer. I am looking forward to meeting the many residents who call the county home.”

Hoggan spent much of his earlier professional life leading operations in the aviation industry within Canada, as well as overseas, before he transitioned into various senior leadership roles at MacKenzie County and Lac La Biche County. Since 2013, he’s been a CAO with Kneehill County, Rocky View County and most recently with the MD of Bonnyville.

“On behalf of Cypress County council, I am thrilled to welcome Al Hoggan as our new chief administrative officer,” said Reeve Dan Hamilton. “His extensive expertise and dedication to excellence will be invaluable as we work together to meet the needs of our residents and ensure the continued growth and success of our county.”

The county invites residents to welcome Hoggan and his wife Lonna to the county as they make the region their new home. Hoggan will enter the role on Jan. 6.

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