The City of Canton recently announced staff promotions including the creation of a new assistant city manager position.

Nathan Ingram, formerly the Citys chief financial officer, was named assistant city manager, effective February 26. The new position oversees the Citys operational components including finance, human resources, technology, municipal court operations, and special projects.

Melissa Forrester received a promotion to finance director. She joined the City of Canton over 11 years ago, serving in the positions of accountant, budget analyst, and most recently as accounting services manager.

Wendall Turner was promoted to deputy chief of police. He has over 27 years of law enforcement experience, having joined the Canton Police Department four years ago as a captain over the Support Services Bureau.

We have a fantastic team at the City of Canton, and it is always an honor to promote from within when there are such highly skilled individuals in our organization, said City Manager Billy Peppers.