OUR PEOPLE

WAYNE REMPEL

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT

Wayne has worked at Kroeker Farms since 1988. He became the company’s first non-family CEO in June of 2002. Wayne is committed to industry involvement; currently he is a director on the Peak of the Market Board and is an active member of other committees including the Canadian Horticulture Council.

TYSON KAMMINGA, CPA, CMA

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & TREASURER

Tyson joined our team in 2017 and is responsible for the financial and investment activities of Kroeker Farms Limited. His background is in fuel transportation and agriculture. He provides leadership for the office administration staff.

GARRY FRIESEN

SALES MANAGER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Garry joined the sales team in November, 2008. He oversees all potato and onion sales.

HARWIN BOUWMAN, MBA

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Harwin joined Kroekers in 2011. Harwin’s focus is facilitating business improvement by identifying and implementing solutions that leverage technology, information management, operational best-practices, and market opportunities.

GORD PENNER

HEAD AGRONOMIST

Gord joined Kroeker Farms in 2015. Before that he worked in agriculture research with AAFC. At Kroekers, he is responsible for the agronomic activities for organic and conventional production on the Manitoba and Saskatchewan farms.

KEVIN NICKEL, T.Ag

SEED SALES COORDINATOR

Kevin joined Kroeker Farms in 2007, and became the Seed Sales Coordinator in 2012. Kevin serves as a Director at the Manitoba Seed Growers Association as well as the VP of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers Association, representing the Canadian Horticulture Council. He is responsible for all seed sales and purchases and works closely with John Nickel to supply the industry with exceptional seed quality and customer service.

LIANA FEHR

“THE POTATO STORE” MANAGER

Liana joined Kroeker Farms in 2016. She assists with Marketing projects and runs The Potato Store which includes bringing in new and fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.

JOHN NICKEL

DIRECTOR SEED POTATO PRODUCTION

John worked with Manitoba Elite Farm for 6 years before he took on the management position in the spring of 2006. He has hands-on experience with maintenance, operation of planting & harvesting equipment, and seed potato storage. John oversees both Manitoba Elite Farm and Saskatchewan Elite Farm. He works closely with Kevin Nickel to supply over 35 different varieties of quality seed to our customers.

RICK REMPEL

SHOP MANAGER

Rick is responsible for the crew at Greenside Workshop. He joined us in the spring of 2006. From regular maintenance to complicated repairs and manufacturing of innovative equipment solutions, the service the shop provides is important to all divisions within Kroeker Farms.

RICHARD KLASSEN

DIRECTOR TABLE POTATO PRODUCTION

Richard became Farm Manager in 2016 and is responsible for the Boyne River Farm near Carman, Manitoba where, in addition to table potato production, creamer potatoes and seed potatoes are produced.

JAKOB OLFERT

ONION FARM MANAGER

Jakob has been with the company since 1999, starting as a key operator in the onion department. He served as the Raspberry Field Manager, and in 2009 was appointed Service Manager. As of 2013, Jakob and his hard working team are responsible for organic onion production.

MITCH REMPEL

DIRECTOR ROTATION CROP PRODUCTION

Mitch started at Kroeker Farms in 2016. His responsibilities include managing the Poplar Grove Organics field crop division comprised of hemp, edible beans and grain production and the green manure rotation ahead of potatoes. This includes day to day operations of seeding/planting, field prep, weed control, and harvest. The field crop division also looks after cover cropping fields after the crop is harvested in all divisions.

JASON PETERS

AGRONOMIST

Jason started at Kroeker Farms in 2014. His role as agronomist involves working closely with many aspects of the organic program including the compost program, field scale trials, and promoting new ideas and equipment.

WAYNE REMPEL