Manager of Communications Steve Henschel. (Photo courtesy of the City of Sarnia)Manager of Communications Steve Henschel. (Photo courtesy of the City of Sarnia)
Sarnia

Sarnia hires new communications manager

The City of Sarnia has added a new manager of communications to its team.

Steve Henschel will step into the role effective June 27.

He previously worked as a communications officer for the City of St. Catharines. He also spent nine years with Niagara This Week as a writer and photographer.

The city said Henschel holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science and Professional Writing from Brock University, as well as a diploma in Print Journalism from Niagara College.

“I’m very much looking forward to joining the stellar team at the City of Sarnia and establishing meaningful, two-way dialogue with our residents, engaging them in a transparent decision-making process while ensuring they get the information they need most, in whatever way suits them best,” said Henschel in a statement. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to build trust with residents and promote the successes of our community.”

The city began its search for a new communications manager earlier this year, asking for applications to be submitted by March 13.

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