New department directors are named in City of Westland
Nicholas Bayley has joined the City of Westland as the new director of the Department of Public Service.
Originally from Guelph, Ontario, Bayley brings a strong background in engineering and municipal work, including experience with consulting firms, and the City of Ann Arbor, Westland officials said. Bayley graduated from the Queen’s University of Kingston Ontario in 2020. Prior to joining Westland, he spent several years working on City of Westland projects, giving him valuable insight into the community needs, they added.
Bayley and his wife Sonya are the parents of two children. During his free time, the new director said he enjoys downhill and water skiing, hiking, camping, and working on handyman projects around the house.
Dean Keffer has joined the Westland Department of Public Service team as a city engineer.
Originally from Dundee, Keffer graduated from the University of Toledo in 2016. He gained experience through internships across the country, from Phoenix, Arizona to Rockville, Maryland, before beginning his full-time career with OHM in Livonia, offiicals said.
Keffer spent nine years working as a consultant for the city before joining Westland full time.
Keffer and his wife recently welcomed their first child and said they are looking forward to involvement in Westland.
