City of Brandon Welcomes New General Manager of Corporate Services


September 15, 2023

BRANDON, MB — The City of Brandon is pleased to announce the newest member of our executive team and General Manager of Corporate Services/Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Cory Schermann, City Manager Ron Bowles has announced. 

“As the City progresses on a path towards fiscal sustainability and robust infrastructure planning, Cory will be integral in helping our organization navigate change,” says city manager Ron Bowles. “Cory has a proven track record in strategic planning, financial management and team leadership with the Province of Saskatchewan and the Province of Alberta where he held progressive leadership roles since 2003.” 

In addition to being the CFO, Schermann will oversee the City of Brandon’s Corporate Services Division, which includes the Finance, Human Resources, Legislative Services, and Innovation, Technology & Communications departments. He has a post-secondary Bachelor of Business Administration degree and holds a Chartered Professional Accounting designation. 

“I am honoured to be joining the City of Brandon as the General Manager of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer,” states Cory Schermann. “It is a privilege to be part of a team that is committed to fiscal sustainability and community development. My family and I are excited to be relocating to this wonderful community, and we look forward to contributing to its prosperity and growth.” 

Schermann will join the organization on October 3, 2023 and will work out of City Hall, 410 – 9th Street.