Brent McGovern

Brent McGovern currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Saint John since October 2020 and also holds the title of Commissioner, Utilities & Infrastructure. Prior to this role, Brent McGovern was the Commissioner of Saint John Water from February 2016 to October 2020. Brent McGovern's career includes significant experience as a Senior Water & Wastewater Professional and Area Engineering Manager/Project Manager at United Water from 2011 to January 2016. Earlier, Brent McGovern worked at the City of Saint John and Saint John Water from July 2004 to February 2011, holding positions including Deputy Commissioner and Operations Manager, Water Resources & Quality, overseeing critical operations and maintenance of water treatment facilities. Brent McGovern earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of New Brunswick from 1992 to 1997.