The City of St. Catharines has a new director of Parks, Recreation, and Culture Services.
Phil Cristi is taking over the position; in 2013 he became part of the city's management team and has been the acting-director of Parks, Recreation, and Culture Services since last fall.
"Phil has an excellent understanding of the needs of the community and his leadership was vital during a time of significant capital investments improving our parks and recreation facilities here at the City,” said acting CAO Shelley Chemnitz. “Phil has extensive management skills, a solid reputation for building community and a commitment to his profession that make him the right person to lead our Parks, Recreation and Culture Services department."
"It’s been a privilege to be a part of the great team here at the City of St. Catharines," Cristi says. "I’m extremely excited to continue our good work strengthening our community."