Chapter Executive:
Chair: Deanna Amos, B.Comm., CFPⓇ, Investment Advisor, Credential Securities Inc.
Meghan Mast, Global Ag Risk Solutions
Erren Pouteux, FCC
Kathryn Elliot, FCC
- Company: Credential Financial Strategies Inc. / Crednetial SecuritiesDeanna has been working with farmers for 15 years and draws on her upbringing on the family farm in south central Saskatchewan in connecting with the farming way of life. As a Certified Financial Planner®, Investment Advisor and Insurance Representative, she can provide expert advice on financial planning, investment selection, and insurance strategies. She works with credit union members and Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankRaised on a grain and cattle farm west of Melfort, Sk, agriculture has been a part of my whole life. After graduating high school I attended the University of Saskatchewan where I completed a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, with a minor in Field Crop Production. Prior to joining Scotiabank I worked in the Ag industry as a sales summer Read more...
- Company: ScotiaBankAs a Client Relationship Manager, Cameron advises farmers and agribusinesses across Saskatchewan. Cameron grew up on a grain farm in Kindersley, SK where he still actively farms today with his family. Cameron is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor in Commerce. He lives in Saskatoon, and works with the Agriculture Banking team at Scotiabank. Tailored financing, Read more...
- Company: Leckie & Associates LLP Chartered AccountantsDeryl started in public practice in 1983 with one of the predecessor firms, KPMG of Edmonton. In 1995, he and his wife moved with their family back to Lloydminster to take over the family farm. In 1996, Deryl began working with L&A, and became a partner in 2006. Deryl’s client base historically has been made up of the audits of Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankI have been working with Scotiabank for 32 years specializing in agriculture for 15 years. I have experience working in various roles at Scotiabank. I offer farm business advice and consulting in areas of finance. Read more...
- Company: Leckie & Associates LLPMember: CPA Alberta, CPA Saskatchewan Read more...
- Company: Farm Credit CanadaCassandra is third generation on her family’s commercial cow/calf operation near Webb, SK. The DeMars’ Ranch focuses heavily on native pasture management and the importance of preserving the eco-system of the Sandhills which is home to the herd. From a young age Cassandra has been involved with the family operation, such as checking cows at calving time, feeding, and assisting Read more...
- Company: Metrix GroupI grew u pin the farming community of La Crete, Alberta. I moved to Edmonton to get my Accounting Degree from MacEwen University. I then moved to Whitecourt where I obtained my CPA Designation. Two years ago, Metrix Group set-up a satellite office in La Crete, where I now work, one to two weeks per month. Metrix Group is Read more...
- Company: Metrix Group LLPTrevor has over 20 years of dedicated experience at Metrix Group directly following his graduation from Athabasca University in 1999, and has been a partner of the firm since early 2015. He serves clients in his practice through the Metrix Group offices in Edmonton, Evansburg, and Lloydminster. He specializes in assurance, small business tax, and some personal tax. Trevor serves Read more...
- Company: Farm Credit CanadaI am a Relationship Manager at Farm Credit Canada in Lloydminster. I have been with FCC since 2009 with the majority of that time in Lloydminster but a brief stopover in Prince Albert. I was raised on a mixed farm in central Saskatchewan and have a passion for the Ag industry. I provide financing to primary Ag producers for any Read more...
- Company: Metrix Group LLPI am a local professional accountant who grew up in the Lloydminster area on an acreage north of maidstone. I pride myself in knowing the local area with a farm and business background. I specialize in small business tax and personal tax. Member: CPA Saskatchewan Read more...
- Company: MNP LLPI was born and raised on a family grain farm near Humboldt, SK. I attended the University of Saskatchewan and received my Bachelor of Commerce in 2008. I received my Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2011. My wife and I have two young daughters and live in Lloydminster. Throughout my career, I have continued to provide professional services to farm Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankAgriculture Specialist with Scotiabank focusing on mid-large size farm operations (grain, cattle, poultry, etc..) located in Central and Northern Saskatchewan. Grew up on a mixed farm in Wynyard, SK. Reside in Saskatoon now, but still actively farm with family back home. Graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce. Provide trusted advice and solutions to finance day-to-day Read more...
- Company: Saskatchewan Ministry of AgriculturePatricia has spent her entire career working with primary producers in ag lending, financial consulting and land management. She is currently working with the Ministry of Agriculture promoting programs offered by the Ministry. Read more...
- Company: Analytic Chartered Professional AccountantsWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
AgriStability
Farm Partnership Rollovers
Intergenerational TransfersMember: CPA Saskatchewan Read more... - Company: PSM LawJessica is engaged in various areas of legal practice. She assists clients with family law matters including divorce, custody, support and adoption. She represents clients involved in litigation and debt enforcement matters by managing all phases of the litigation process. Jessica helps clients with drafting wills and estate planning, as well as probating and administering estates. She also assists clients Read more...
- Company: PSM LawyersWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Agribusiness Transactions
Estate & Tax Planning
SuccessionTodd assist clients in transactions and in estate and tax planning. He handles real estate, farm sales, land tenders, corporate reorganizations, new incorporations and start-ups, agri-business, wills, probate and the administration of estates, and business acquisitions and sales. He represents sole proprietors, partnerships, local and regional corporations, franchise owners, and local co-operatives and non-profit organizations. Member: Law Society of Read more... - Company: RE/Max of LloydminsterVern McClelland is an Associate Broker for RE/MAX of Lloydminster and a partner with the Midwest Group. Fully licensed in Alberta and Saskatchewan, he carries a membership with both the Lloydminster and Saskatchewan Real Estate Boards. To date in his career, he has personally represented over 2,500 properties from single family homes to multi-million dollar commercial enterprises. In 2014, Vern Read more...
- Company: Metrix group LLPMember: CPA Alberta Read more...
- Company: Farm Credit CanadaWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Financing
- How financial institutions look at Operations
- Art of Networking
- BenchmarkingI was raised on a dry-land grain farm in Southern Alberta. Completed my Bachelor of Management at University of Lethbridge in 2006. Since then I have be active in the agricultural lending industry with experience spanning three financial institutions and 2 provinces. In my line of work the best days are when I can visit with a producer at their Read more... - Company: Leckie & Associates LLPGrew up on the family farm in Neilburg SK, . Moved to Lloydminster after completing my Bachelor of Commence @ the University of Saskatchewan. I was hired as articling student in 2001 at Leckie & Associates and have grown to the position of firm’s managing partner. Over the years I have worked on a variety of businesses, individuals and not Read more...
- Company: OlsonLawVerlyn is the founder of OlsonLaw, based in Vegreville. He practiced in Camrose for over thirty years, during which time he was also active in branch offices in Daysland, Forestburg, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty. Verlyn entered politics in 2008 and served as MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose until 2015. In 2011 and 2012, he acted as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General. Read more...
- Company: Leckie & Associates LLPKyle has been working with farmers for 11 years in a professional setting and draws on his upbringing on the family farm located south of Kitscoty, Alberta. As a Professional Chartered Accountant, he can provide expert advice on corporate strategies, cash flow management, retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning, wealth accumulation, investment planning, insurance planning, online management, education planning and Read more...
- Company: Analytic Chartered Professional AccountantsGerald grew up on a grain farm around Weyburn, Saskatchewan. He started his accounting career as an articling student in 1995 and worked while he learned accounting through the CGA Program of Studies. He joined Cogent Chartered Professional Accountants (then Dillion Hillstead Melanson CGA) in 1999. He moved to Meadow Lake, SK in 2004 where he completed his designation and Read more...
- Company: Wilde Advisory GroupWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Farm Succession & Estate Planning
I grew up in Humboldt, Saskatchewan and my parents were grain farmers. After graduating from U of S in 1991 I joined Wilde & Company in Vegreville. I later joined the Wilde & Company partnership. Our family loves the life in a rural community. We are active community volunteers. Currently, I am engaged on our Rural Physicians Retention and Attraction Read more... - Company: ScotiabankAs a Director & Group Lead in Saskatchewan the Manitoba market, it is my privilege to lead a team of Client Relationship Managers who are fully committed to helping our clients achieve their goals. Our team provides trusted advice and innovative solutions to help agricultural producers and agribusinesses to finance their day-to-day requirements, manage cash flow, finance growth, increase efficiency, Read more...
- Company: Leckie & Associates LLPI grew up on a farm north of Maidstone, SK and have been in public practice since 2002. I have been with Leckie and Associates since they opened their Vermilion location in the winter of 2005 and have been at their Lloydminster location since May 2009. I am married and we have a beautiful little girl who I hope to Read more...