First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced that she has appointed Thomas D. Kiely to the position of Operations Director for the Town of Westport effective immediately.
Mr. Kiely is a graduate of Plymouth State University, Plymouth N.H., where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Management. His professional experience is in law enforcement with the Connecticut State Police, serving 21 years in various roles and supervisory positions including 11 years as a Detective with Major Crimes. During that time, he established positive working relationships with a number of local, state and federal agencies.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Kiely has received numerous honors and leadership accolades, including Outstanding Service Awards issued by the State Police, United States’ Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut Department of Justice Award and multiple Unit Citation Awards in recognition of his outstanding service and performance for exceptional investigative efforts.
Mr. Kiely stated, “My entire professional life has been in public service. I am very excited to begin a new career as the Operations Director of this great community. I look forward to meeting new people, accepting new challenges, and collaborating with the team of town employees, business owners, and residents – confident that I bring a fresh perspective and life experience to this important role in town government.”
She added, “I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks and appreciation to Town Audit Manager and Senior Accountant Lynn Scully. Her work throughout the time that she served as the Interim Operations Director was exceptional. Her input, advice and guidance as she deftly managed the multiple jobs that we asked her to perform on behalf of the Town were invaluable, and we owe her a debt of gratitude.”