Board of Directors
As a not-for-profit, CAFA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. It is a governance board, not operational. The board's basic responsibilities include: setting policy, supporting the Executive Director, guiding long-range planning and development, monitoring finances, working cooperatively with other board members, and acting as ambassadors for the organization.
The board also follows a Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy. Both are critical to its overall effectiveness. All Board Members must sign off on these policies annually.
Catherine McCorquodale M.Sc, LL.B Partner, Monteith Ritsma Phillips CAFA Chair |
Shannon Lueke B.Mgt., PAg Partner & Farm Management Consultant MNP LLP CAFA Vice Chair |
Thomas Blonde B.Sc (Ag), CPA, CA Partner Baker Tilly GWD CAFA Treasurer |
Danielle Ranger B.Comm., FEA Dani Ranger Consulting CAFA Secretary |
James Fehr B.Sc (Ag), P.Ag RBC Vice President Commercial Services |
Rick Gendemann CPA, CA Partner Manning Elliott Accountants & Business Advisors |
Kim Gerencser BAFS, CMC Past Chair |
Ryan Parker B.Comm, AACI, P.App, P.Ag Partner, Valco Consultants Past Chair |
Craig Swistun CIM, RDG Portfolio Manager, Raymond James |