Treasurer: Gil Ennis, CFPⓇ, CLU, CHFC, CAFA, M.R.E. Financial
Gil is an investment advisor with M.R.E. Financial in Regina. As Treasurer, Gil will collect and manage meeting fees, record attendance, and report to CAFA head office for CPD requirements.
Membership: Ray Riel, CFPⓇ, CLU, CHS, CEC, CAFA
Ray is a fee for service financial planner with Advice Only Financial Group in Regina. Ray's responsibilities include sending chapter notification emails, drumming up interest in CAFA with new members, etc.
Bob Stocks, Program/Education
Bob is a private consultant in Regina. Bob's responsibilities include helping to line up speakers, organize other events, etc.
- Company: Sun Life FinancialWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Estate planning
- Retirement planningInsurance Financial Planner Investment Member: MFDA, Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan, Advocis Read more... - Company: Conexus Credit UnionWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Ag financial wellness
RVP – Ag with Conexus Credit Union, I lead a team of Ag Advisors across the province. My background is in finance in Alberta and Sask and have been in the industry for nearly 20 years. I grew up on a mixed farm operation in southern Sask and am still involved today. Currently enrolled in the EMBA program through U Read more... - Company: Laskowski & Wright CPAsCarmen was born and raised in a small farming and logging community in northeast Saskatchewan. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a current member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan. Carmen’s professional experience includes 15 years in public accounting where she has delivered assurance and tax compliance services to a wide variety of private companies throughout many industries. Read more...
- Company: Conexus Credit UnionAgriculture Account Manager Agrologist Banker / Lender Read more...
- Company: J. Beal Financial Services Inc.I have enjoyed 29 years as a financial advisor with Manulife and Sun Life Financial here in Saskatchewan. My wife Lori and I have 3 adult sons and we have 8 grandchildren that keep us busy. Lori is a great golfer and I am fortunate enough to get out fishing on a regular basis. Continuous learning keeps me motivated in Read more...
- Company: M.R.E. Financial Services Corp.Born and raised in Saskatchewan. Have been serving families and business owners as a financial advisor for over a decade. More information on Jeff can be found at www.MREFinancial.com Financial planning and advice in the areas of succession planning, estate planing and retirement planning. Products offered include various investment and insurance solutions when deemed necessary. Read more...
- Company: ATA Financial GroupAdam grew up in a small town in southern Saskatchewan and was raised with the values that small town people have. He gets how important family and community are to them. ATA Financial Group is a financial services company that understands the unique challenges farmers have when it comes to working with family and in small communities. SERVICES AND Read more...
- Company: Miller Thomson LLPKatlyn Cooper practices general corporate/commercial law and has experience in various areas including commercial transactions, real estate, leasing, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and civil litigation. Read more...
- Company: Pharos Business & Taxation AdvisorsDenis has 35 years in the accounting and taxation field. Born and raised on a farm in southwest Saskatchewan. Denis advises clients on personal and corporate in the agricultural sector. Denis Cyrenne is a member of the taxation team of Pharos Business & Taxation Advisors in Regina, Sask. In his role, Denis advises clients on personal and corporate tax including Read more...
- Company: M.R.E. Financial Services Corp.Gil was born the oldest of 4 siblings on a family farm at Glenavon, SK. He initially started as a farming partner with his father and brother on their mixed cattle and grain farm, became a journeyman electrician and then later rented his land to his brother as his financial business took off. Since 1988 the agricultural roots have continued Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankI grew up and farmed with my Dad in Southern Alberta on an irrigated farm. Graduated college with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Since graduation have been working in agriculture. The past 3 years working for Just Solutions Ag as a Risk Management Specialist. Currently working for Scotiabank as an Agriculture Specialist in Southern Saskatchewan. Read more...
- Company: Farm Credit CanadaGrew up on a mixed farm near Lampman Saskatchewan and now help out as much as I can on the converted 100% grain farm when not working as a Relationship Manager with FCC. Almost all my work experience is agriculture-related whether it be working for a crop input retailer, Farm Credit Canada or simply helping on the farm wherever it Read more...
- Company: MNP LLPWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Cycles, Growth, Busines Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Business Strategy
Kim Gerencser is a Senior Manager with MNP’s Farm Management Consulting team in Regina. Kim serves family farms, primary producers and farm businesses striving to go from good to great. Kim brings a deep understanding of the issues his clients face and a unique combination of experience to his role, with a background as a farmer, a lender to complex progressive Read more... - Company: Grant Thornton LLPI grew up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Upon completion of my Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina I spent nine years teaching in England, South Korea and in Regina. In 2010 I left teaching to pursue a career in accounting. Over the past 10 years I obtained my CGA Designation, had 3 kids, and have worked my way to Read more...
- Company: Miller Thomson LLPEric Johnson is a corporate and commercial lawyer with experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. Eric strives to provide clients with strategic and practical advice in relation to commercial transactions, financing arrangements, corporate reorganizations, shareholder agreements, and general business issues. Eric works in a variety of industries, including banking & finance, real estate, and agriculture. Eric is Read more...
- Company: Miller Thomson LawyersLesley practices in the areas of domestic and international tax law and has particular experience with corporate and individual income taxation, including cross-border transactions, corporate reorganizations, public and private company financings, estate planning and dispute resolution with the various taxing authorities in Canada. Read more...
- Company: Business ImpactReceived BSc. in Agriculture from the University of Alberta in 1971 and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of British Columbia in 1976. After retiring in 2003 from a successful career in the financial services industry where he held several senior positions, Terry became the Executive Director of the Canadian Bison Association where with the support of the Read more...
- Company: Miller Thomson LLPGlen Lekach is a Partner in the Regina office of Miller Thomson where he practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, business, commercial, agricultural, corporate, corporate finance, securities and real estate law. His experience includes many significant business transactions in Saskatchewan. As counsel to a diverse group of business enterprises, Glen provides a wide range of services within the Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankAs a Director of National Accounts with the Agricultural Banking team, Jesse’s focus is on large size farming operations including grain and livestock farms, Hutterite Colonies and agribusinesses located throughout Saskatchewan. He works closely with clients to develop and provide tailored financing strategies to help increase profitability, mitigate risk and grow financially. Jesse also provides his clients with a wide Read more...
- Company: ATA Financial Group Inc.My strong interest in finance stemmed largely from working with my father growing up. Helping him run a business, learning about his daily ‘to-dos’, and taking in his wisdom worked as an early guide to the meaning of investing time and money. From there my passion grew into a career and I am privileged to leverage my personal history and Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankI grew up on a farm in SE Saskatchewan, on a mixed farming operation. I pursued my love for agriculture bu attending the U of S and obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness in April 2018. Throughout university I worked in a variety of positions to gain experience in agribusiness, working a crop input retail locations and BASF Canada. Read more...
- Company: ATA Financial group Inc.Working in the financial services industry since 2007 taught me that some of the most valuable personal items are health, family, and having the freedom to surround yourself with people who elevate you in every way. I’m a natural helper and I enjoy being able to pass on my knowledge of finance to my clients, so they can make more Read more...
- Company: Farm Credit CanadaI have a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan, with majors in agricultural extension and crop science. Read more...
- Company: Farm Credit CanadaLaurier is passionate about agriculture. He grew up and still farms part time with his family on a grain and oilseed farm in South Eastern Saskatchewan. Laurier holds a master’s degree in professional accounting and spent 6 years in public accounting practice before moving onto roles at a grain company and then the Ministry of Agriculture. Laurier has been with Read more...
- Company: Advice Only Financial GroupWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Farm Succession & Exit Planning
Member: Advocis, FP Canada Read more... - Company: Purposed Financial CorporationWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Planning and fulfilling your philanthropic objectives
Farm and business succession planning
Setting realistic goals based on real life planningBorn April 1962 in Eston Sask. Started with CIBC bank 1983 and quickly transitioned over to the insurance and investment brokerage side of industry. Extensive work and experience in the financial industry in Canada as well as the US. Voted in top 5 Canadian advisors by Key Media 2015 to 2021. Involved with multiple charitable organizations as a supporter as Read more... - Company: ATA Financial Group Inc.Jeff grew up in Lang, Saskatchewan, a rural farming community between Weyburn and Regina. As a Financial Advisor out of Weyburn, he works with clients in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Jeff has been around farming his entire life, having grown up on a grain farm a few miles outside of Lang. He still helps out how he can Read more...
- Company: Sheppard RealtyAgriculture has always been a big part of my life. Grew up on a farm in southern Sask. raising livestock and grain. Entered the real estate industry in 1981 through 1983 and sold residential and Ag Real estate in and around Regina and Weyburn, Sk. Graduated from the University of Regina in 1988 with a Diploma in Business Administration. Married Read more...
- Company: Wheatland Accounting Services LtdAccountant Ag Accounting Taxation & Planning Read more...
- Company: Robert Stocks Financial ConsultingTo provide a consulting service that meets the needs of the clients where they are Specialties: Business Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Financial Planning, Financial Restructures, Succession Planning. Family Coach Financial Planner Mediator / Facilitator Public Speaker 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: Farm Credit CanadaWilling to do Public Speaking?: Yes
- Company: Miller Thomson LLPRick Van Beselaere is a senior lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy, and debtor-creditor law. Rick is one of Saskatchewan’s most experienced counsel in the area of reorganization and restructuring under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankRyan is a Client Relationship manager with Scotiabank’s Agricultural Banking team, with a focus on mid- to large-size operations (cattle and grain) and agribusinesses located across Saskatchewan. Ryan is a graduate pf the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce. He lives in Saskatoon with his wife, Jen. Services: Tailored financing; Strategies to increase profitability, mitigate risk and Read more...
- Company: G & E Consulting ServicesIndependent Consultant, G&E Consulting Services Gerard provides agricultural consulting services to producers in the area of farm finance. He is currently working with the Saskatchewan and Canadian Bison Associations to collect production and herd profile data from bison producers across the prairies to establish industry benchmarks. “The professional agrologist designation (PAg) provides industry recognition of my expertise within my declared Read more...
