Effective today, Fertilizer Canada's Board of Directors has appointed Kathy Jordison, Yara Canada LP., as Chair for a two-year term.

"Kathy has been a valued member of our Board since 2013, and during that time the association has benefitted greatly from her leadership and expertise," said Garth Whyte, President and CEO, Fertilizer Canada. "As we implement our new strategic plan, Vision 2020, Kathy will bring immense value to the association drawn from her nearly 20 years in the industry."

Jordison is Vice President, Asset Development at Yara Canada LP. She has worked in fertilizer since 1998, joining the Belle Plaine nitrogen plant soon after it began operation.  She has an extensive background in the management of nitrogen production, sales and the transportation of dangerous goods by rail and truck. She holds an Honours B.A. from the University of Toronto and an accounting certificate from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology. In addition to her service to Fertilizer Canada's Board of Directors, Jordison has been Chair of The Fertilizer Institute's Transportation Committee.

Jordison succeeds Steve Biggar, Assistant Vice President, Fertilizer and Energy Products at Richardson International Ltd. Biggar, who has served as Chair since August 2015, will continue his service to the industry as a member of Fertilizer Canada's Board of Directors.

Read the full press release on the Montreal Gazette.