The Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) is pleased to announce its 2019-20 board of directors who will lead the association throughout the next year as CAAR works to strengthen the ag retail industry in Canada through its advocacy activities and suite of valuable services to members.

“CAAR is the only organization dedicated solely to representing retailers and their side of the business,” says CAAR Board Chair Don Kitson. “A dynamic and engaged board of directors allows CAAR to effectively aggregate retailer opinions and interests into a strong message when dealing with the external groups, producers, government regulators and the general public.”

CAAR’s Board of Directors, comprised of representatives from the association's retailer and supplier members was confirmed during the 2019 CAAR Conference held this month in Winnipeg, MB.

CAAR is pleased to introduce the 2019-20 Board of Directors:

B.C.

Stan Loewen, TerraLink Horticulture Inc.

ALBERTA

David Dow, Dow Fertilizers Ltd.

Don Kitson, International Raw Materials Ltd.
Board and Executive Council Chair

Taylor Olsen, Olds Fertilizers & Agri Services Ltd.
Conference Chair

Luke Burton, Simplot 

SASKATCHEWAN

Cathi Douglas, Federated Co-operatives Ltd.

Russ Reich, Richardson Pioneer Ltd.

MANITOBA

Theresa Bolton, Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd.
Vice Chair

Blaine Cochrane, Shur-Gro Farm Services
Finance Chair

Eric Gregory, BrettYoung

ONTARIO

Martin Kiefer, Agrico Canada L.P.
Past Chair/Communications & Public Relations Chair

P.E.I.

Dave Thompson, Atlantic Agri Business Council/Atlantic Fertilizer Council

USA

Drew Taylor, AGI-Yargus

CAAR thanks outgoing board members Tom Hamilton of Richardson Pioneer, David Strilchuk of FMC Agriculture Solutions Canada and Grant Larocque of Orchard Transport for their dedication and contributions to the association. CAAR was proud to honour Grant Larocque for his longstanding support for CAAR by presenting him with the Chairman’s Award at CAAR’s Choice Awards Banquet during the CAAR Conference.