I was born and raised in the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan and have lived here all my life. I am married with three children, all boys. I attended the University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon campus. Then I taught school in Frontier, Saskatchewan for two years and was a member of the Board of Education for Eastend School Division #8 for six years, two of those years as chairman. In 1982 my family and my twin sister's family began a Farm Herbicide Retail business, which we called Southland Chemical Sales. This business was operated until 1997 at which time we brought in other share holders and spun a new entity called Prime Pro Ventures Inc. I am currently the president of this organization.
My farming career began at an early age, being raised on a mixed farm north of Climax. The farm is now all grain and special crops and has grown to 8000 acres. I have been involved with direct seeding for ten years and certainly have had opportunity to witness first hand the many benefits that a system such as this can bring to your farm. Our area in the Southwest has been notorious for dryland production and a continual search for more efficient water absorption, retention and usage systems. My involvement with SSCA and their programs came out of this search.
In my life I have many other interests which do include all sports from all seasons. I have had a privileged life in many aspects, with so many opportunities to enrich and expand my thinking and understanding. My commitment to lifelong learning will never wane.
I see so many great things that this organization can perform and I am privileged to have this experience with SSCA.