Woodstock CAO Set to Retire

Monday, 21 September 2026 17:11

The current CAO of Woodstock is set to retire next year after a total of 35 years as an employee of the City.

WOODSTOCK - The current Chief Administrative Officer for Woodstock will be retiring.

David Creery will be retiring in the new year. Creery has spent 35 years as an employee of Woodstock, serving as the CAO from 2011 until now. Creery began as a Development and Facilities Engineer in Woodstock in 1992. Over the years, he worked with 10 different Councils, helping guide the Corporation through periods of change, major projects, and significant challenges, including the cyber-attack and the pandemic. Creery talks about his time working for the City.

"I’ve always believed that everything we accomplish in municipal work is a team effort. The best part of this job has been the people - the dedicated staff, the supportive Councils, and the community members who care deeply about Woodstock. I’ve been fortunate to lead dedicated teams who bring their best every day, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. Serving our community has been a privilege. It has been genuinely rewarding to assist so many homebuilders, contractors, business owners, and residents on their projects."

Below is a list of projects that Creery contributed to during his time in roles such as Development and Facilities Engineer, Deputy City Engineer, City Engineer, and CAO.

- Leading the development of the City’s 2013 community-based strategic plan.

- Leading and playing an integral role in many public building projects such as the Reeves Community Complex, Woodstock Public Library renovation and addition, Museum restoration and expansion, Market Building renovation, and Cowan Park Sportsplex.

- Advanced improvements to many city services such as recycling and public transit.

- Streamlined the development approval process, giving the city a reputation as a good place to invest.

- Assisted numerous industrial investments and developments through their due diligence processes, helping projects advance smoothly and achieve successful outcomes.

- A focus on strengthening financial sustainability of the Corporation and improving the condition of our assets with an emphasis on the quality of our roads.

Mayor Jerry Acchione speaks about his memories of Creery.

"Mr. Creery’s dedication to Woodstock has been remarkable. It’s been a pleasure working with him over the past 12 years, and he’s continually led with integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to our community. We are grateful for everything he’s contributed over the years, and while we will miss him, we wish him all the best in his much-deserved retirement."

Creery’s last day in the office is planned for February 5, 2027.