Your
Country Junction Feedmill Staff
Our staff have
combined over
130 years experience in the Feed Industry.
Backed by strict bio-security procedures, quality control measures and a
proven administrative and mill operations support system, they integrate
this experience with local knowledge and nutrition expertise to ensure
that you receive the quality
that you have come to know and trust.
Darrell Kimmel, Manager
Bernie Grumpelt,
Nutritionist
Nancy Fischer,
Nutritionist
Al
Johnston, Production Manager
Jay Crandall,
Grain &
Commodity Merchant
Brian Malmas, Feed
Marketing Representative
Bill Smook, Feed
Marketing Representative
Kevin Cummings, Feed
Marketing Representative
Dave Gibson,
Feed Marketing Representative
Wendy
Shantz, Administration
Colleen Martens,
Procurement Supervisor
Scott
Palmer, Administration
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Darrell Kimmel,
Feed Department Manager
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Darrell has spent twenty-seven years in the
feed business - mainly managing multiple feed
and premix manufacturing facilities throughout
North America. As well Darrell has served
in various leadership roles including
Director/Chairman with ANAC (Animal Nutrition
Association Canada) for Alberta and
at the national level.
To insure that our customers get the best
products and service that Co-op has to offer
Darrell works directly with all Co-op managers on a daily basis.
“I enjoy building teams and supporting
all of our staff to develop on a professional business level. I am very
happy to be part of the Co-op and truly look forward to the
opportunities that the future is going to present for the Co-op
and its members.”
Darrell was born and raised on a large farm
and ranch in Didsbury, Alberta.
Darrell is married to Peggy; they have
three married children and
three wonderful grandchildren with
another one on the way.
Please contact Darrell directly if you have any
questions or concerns.
Direct Line: 780-361-6186
Cell Phone:
780-312-5760
Contact Darrell by Email |
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Bernie Grumpelt, M.Sc.
Nutritionist
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Raised on a dairy and grain farm in Manitoba,
Bernie has been with the Co-op organization since 1999.
He received his MSc. Degree from the University of Manitoba in Dairy Nutrition.
He says, " Nutrition is
my focus - learning more about nutrition and applying that to benefit our customers
and the farming community is my main goal. A great organization
like the Wetaskiwin Country Junction Co-op makes this goal easier to accomplish."
Send Bernie an Email
Cell: 780-312-0757
780-352-9155
1-800-729-9155
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Nancy Fischer, M.Sc
Nutritionist
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Nancy Fischer has an MSc in Animal Nutrition from the University
of Guelph and a PhD in Poultry Nutrition from
the University of Saskatchewan. Her
research was supervised by Dr. Hank Classen and focused on enzyme
effects on gut bacteria in wheat fed poultry.
She has over 20 years of experience working
in the Canadian Feed Industry for BASF Premix, ANAC, and, for the
past 10 years with Unifeed/Viterra Feed
Products as a mill nutritionist with an
emphasis on swine and poultry, as well as some specialty animals. She is
looking forward to her new role at Wetaskiwin Co-op.
Send
Nancy an Email
Cell: 780-361-5642
780-352-9155
1-800-729-9155
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Jay Crandall
Grain & Commodity Merchant
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Jay has 30 years of grain merchandizing and feed
mill ingredient buying experience.
Jay’s focus will be on helping Co-op members find
markets for their grain production as well as assisting livestock, dairy
producers and others with sourcing commodities for their unique
operations. Jay is also pleased to be part of the team developing
markets for organic feeds by sourcing organic grains from certified
organic growers.
Call Jay to discuss your marketing needs or to get
his opinion of the markets.
Cell Phone: 780-361-5467
Direct Line: 780-361-6195
Fax: 780-352-9114
Toll-Free: 800-729-9155
Contact Jay by Email |
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Al Johnston
Production Manager
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Originally from south-western
Ontario Al began working in the premix industry in the late 70’s with a
privately owned company that was later purchased by BASF. After
twenty-plus years based in Ontario Al
transferred to the west where he continued
working in the premix/feed industry. He worked
ten years with Unifeed/Viterra in Olds in various capacities
prior to taking on employment with the Wetaskiwin Co-op.
Married with three young children he looks forward to meeting the
challenges that lie ahead.
Contact Al by
Email
Office: (780)361-6160
Cell: (780) 312-5695
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Brian Malmas
Feed Marketing Representative
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Brian's vast experience in
swine and beef production means he can help you with your
toughest feeding challenge and that you will benefit from
more than his professional attention.
With over
thirty-three years with Wetaskiwin Co-op Brian has a wealth of
knowledge about the feed industry. He can help you custom-design a
feed program that is an economical and nutritional package.
He is committed to serving you with prompt efficient service.
Contact Brian by Email
Cell: 780-352-1136
780-352-9155
1-800-729-9155 |
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Bill Smook, B.Sc.
Feed Marketing Representative
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Bill is our Poultry expert.
He'll work extra hard to ensure
you maintain good profits and get good service from the Country Junction.
He has been with the Wetaskiwin Co-op since 1981. Bill
earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Alberta. As
staff Agrologist with the Country Junction Feed Mill he works with livestock
producers to design nutritious and reliable feeding programs.
Send Bill an
Email
Cell: 780-679-5567
780-352-9155
1-800-729-9155 |
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Kevin Cummings
Feed Marketing Representative
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Kevin has been with the Wetaskiwin Co-op since 1992
and has served in a variety of capacities that cater to the agricultural
side of the business. He was born and raised in the Wetaskiwin
area, lives on a farm here, and understands the needs of local livestock
producers and the economics of doing business in Alberta. He is
proud to work for the Wetaskiwin Co-op and have the ability to learn new
things and enjoys that he can help farmers everyday.
Kevin is married to Tammy.
Together with their two boys, Austin and Dallas, they really enjoy
spending time on their farm and the opportunity to head to the mountains
with family and friends and their horses.
Please contact Kevin for any questions you may have
about your livestock needs.
Cell Phone: 780-387-6506
Contact Kevin by Email |
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Dave Gibson
Feed Marketing Representative
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David was raised and helped run the family farm near Hardisty,
Alberta. He became involved in the
livestock feed industry in 2008. His experience with cattle
and horses is an invaluable asset. David has been involved with
rodeo for 20 plus years. He made the CFR in Edmonton seven times and was
the 2002 Canadian Champion Steerwrestler.
David is married to Karen, who loves to barrel race. They have a
beautiful little girl named Kaydee who is very horse crazy. Please contact Dave if you would like to become a
dealer or to find a dealer nearest your location.
Cell Phone:
403-357-7185
Contact Dave by Email |
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Wendy Shantz
Administration
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Wendy has been with the
Co-op since 1996. She is the one that will answer your phone calls or be
at the front counter to help with your feed and fuel questions or refer
you to one of our specialists. Raised on a farm west of Millet and now
living in Wetaskiwin with her husband Mark, Wendy has four children and
two grandchildren. She and her family enjoy camping, fishing ,
golfing and many more outdoor activities which keep them very busy.
Wendy looks forward to hearing from you for any of your feed or fuel
needs.
Phone: 780-352-9155
1-800-729-9155
Contact Wendy by Email |
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Colleen Martens
Procurement Supervisor
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Colleen has been a part of the Wetaskiwin
Co-op for over 25 years. She is responsible for buying all the
commodities, every
thing from locally produced grains to international ingredients, all in
an effort to produce the top quality feeds that the Wetaskiwin Co-op is
known for. It is very important to Colleen to be able to give the local
farming community another alternative to market their grain.
Colleen was raised on a farm in the Wetaskiwin
area. She is married to Bruce and has 2 children. She has always
enjoyed being a part of the Wetaskiwin community and getting to know the
people here.
Colleen invites you
to call her or stop
by with a sample of your grain.
Direct
Line:780-361-6159
1-800-729-9155
Contact Colleen by Email |
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Scott Palmer
Administration
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Information to be posted
soon...
Direct Line:780-352-9155
1-800-729-9155
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