​Ian Hanney is new Bruce County human services director

Ian Hanney (above) is the new human services director for Bruce County.

Joining the county’s senior leadership team, he will provide strategic planning and operational leadership in the management of children’s services, housing services, and income and support services, as well as the implementation of strategic community initiatives.

He joins the county from his previous role as the manager for homelessness prevention and social planning in Lambton County.

Bringing nearly a decade of leadership, his collaborative approach to developing solutions for the community is reflected in his participation on local committees, including the Community Safety and Well-Being Steering Committee, Drug and Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee, and Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee. He holds an honours Bachelor of Health Sciences degree and a Master’s Degree in public health.

“It is a great pleasure to offer congratulations to Ian Hanney on his appointment as Bruce County’s new director of human services,” said warden Luke Charbonneau. “His experience and leadership will help us continue to build new relationships and foster innovative solutions for delivering human services to the community.”

Hannay will begin his new role with Bruce County, effective May 25.