This site has been created to celebrate the accomplishments of David Free, MBA, CMA, CET the CAO/CFO of Meaford rejuvenating a politically and financially bankrupt municipality into a state of prosperity.
"David Free is a master of economic development securing relationships, major assets and important commerce for our community and region that everyone did not think possible. The effect of his work, vision and dedication will live for decades if not a century in our region". Municipal Councillor
"As a turn around leader there is none better than David, we needed him at amalgamation." Municipal Councillor
"There are very few who can accomplish as much in a short period of time as Mr. Free. He does not suffer fools or barriers in achieving success for this employers." Editorial local paper
"Congratulations on slaying the deficit dragon. The residents appreciate your dedication and efforts. Goodbye to double digit tax increases." Ratepayer letter
"Mr. Free did not back down from fight but at the same time he never went looking for one. His sense of community and ethics always played to his side and left others looking foolish." News Paper (letter to the editor)
"He is fair, loyal and driven to excellence. He has transformed our staff from self serving to a high level of community service." Municipal Councillor
"David moved Meaford into the 21st century. There is no one who could have done more for our community." Rateypayer Chairman, G. Kirkland, FCA, FCMA
"David is one of the smartest people I know," N. Tamburro, P. Eng., President
"David saved our community millions of dollars, other employees should aspire to the same bragging rights." W. Reif, former mayor of Meaford
"I don't know what they are paying him, but it isn't enough!" Ratepayer letter (privacy protected)
"David has the courage to always do what is right despite the political consequences. His high level of ethics has made him one the best examples to follow." CFO publicly traded company (privacy protected)
"Thank you David for bringing sanity to an otherwise crazy situation." Personal Note from ratepayer (privacy protected)
"David is strategic and has given us the opportunity for to succeed in our market. We owe our success to him!" CEO, private company
"Without David Free our group would not have existed. He single handedly created our success and we are grateful." Employee (privacy protected)
"There are few who have a well defined vision for success and even fewer who have the capabilities that David does to make it happen." Municipal executive.
"It was within a couple of months of partial supervision when David commandeered the corporation out of its predicament then leading the community to administrative and financial stability including several years of zero tax and utility increases." former Municipal Mayor