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Meet Our Management Team
 

Meet the team that works hard to make your shopping experience better:

General Manager, Allan Halter
Controller, Donna Oleksin
Agro Manager, Ron Yaroslawsky
Agronomy Specialist, Ron Hockridge
Agro Supervisor, Gerry Cherniak
Building Projects Manager, Clarence Mikalson
Project Sales, Mike Yargeau
Lumber Manager, Craig Shulver
Hardware Manager, Steve King
Hardware Supervisor, Myrtle Hutchinson
Lumber Yard Manager, John Reid
Home Decorating Supervisor – Jolena Tamminen
Feed Mill Manager, Darrell Kimmel
Petroleum Sales Manager, John Mah
Falun Branch Manager - Roger Goldsmith
Fashion Wear, Dry Goods Supervisor, Phoebe
Feed Mill Nutritionist, Bernie Grumpelt
Feed Mill Nutritionist, Nancy Fischer


 
Allan Halter, General Manager

Allan has spent several years in the Co-op Retailing System throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta.  He has served in a variety of positions at both the wholesale and retail levels.

Allan's focus has always been on the customers. He says, "I am very sincere about our commitment to service and keeping our customers coming back.  Wetaskiwin Co-op will continue to look for ways to improve the organization to better serve your needs." Allan welcomes input from members and customers.

Allan is married to Brenda and they have three boys.

Send Allan an Email
Phone:  780-361-6155

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Ron Yaroslawsky, Agro Manager

With over 15 yrs of retail experience Ron works hard to make sure he and his staff provide you with the products and expertise you need. Among his many responsibilities customer service is one of his main priorities - he respects Co-op customers and values his co-workers.

Ron and his wife Kyla have one daughter Corbin who keeps them involved in her competitive dance activities.  In his free time Ron's hobbies include hunting and golf, and  he especially enjoys spending time with his family.

Send Ron an Email
Phone: 780-361-6169

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Donna Oleksin, Controller

At the core of Wetaskiwin Co-op Association’s retail and administrative success is the financial department managed by Donna Oleksin who started her administrative career within the Co-op Retailing System in 1980 and has been in Wetaskiwin since 1997.

Send Donna an Email
Direct Phone:  780-361-6157

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Clarence Mikalson, Project Sales

Clarence was raised on the farm in southern Alberta.  In 1994 after 28 years in the Alberta lumber industry  he came to Wetaskiwin Co-op to become our Lumber and Building Supplies Manager and was quickly promoted to manage the Home Decorating and Home & Garden Stores.  He earned another promotion when all of the Wetaskiwin Co-operative store locations were consolidated at the Country Junction. 

If you are a building contractor he is the man to consult. Give him a call and he'll come out to your site to look at your plans and discuss your needs.

Clarence believes customer service of paramount importance and like's working directly with customers.  "How else can we know what our members need?"

Clarence is married to Judy and has two daughters. He enjoys golfing, fishing and curling and also volunteers for the C.O.P. program in Wetaskiwin.

Send Clarence an Email
Direct Phone:  780-361-6170

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Mike Yargeau, Project Sales

 

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Ron Hockridge, P. Ag. Agronomy Specialist

Ron spent most of his career bringing information on new technology to farmers and helping them find solutions to their unique challenges.  He spent six years with Agriculture Canada and 30 years with Alberta Agriculture, focusing mainly on crop production and economics.

Ron joined Wetaskiwin Co-op in March 2010 with the aim of providing agronomic services to complement the crop input products that the co-op now provides.

Contact Ron by Email
Direct Phone: 780-361-6183
Cell:  780-335-1411

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Gerry Cherniak, A
gro Supervisor
 

 

 

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Steve King - Hardware Manager

Steve began his career with Co-op in Saskatchewan in 1988. In 2001 Steve joined the Country Junction in Wetaskiwin and says that he is happy to be here.

As Hardware Manager Steve's responsibilities take him all over the store.  Add in the demands for his specialized knowledge of power tools and of wood and pellet burning stoves and one is likely to find Steve on the floor helping customers instead of in his busy office.

Outside of work Steve's two sons and one daughter and their combined multiple family activities keep him busy. 

Send Steve an Email
Direct Phone:  780-361-6187
 

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Myrtle Hutchinson - Hardware Supervisor

Myrtle's retail experience spans more than 17 years and since joining the Country Junction she has served in several positions.  She is energized by the challenges of her position and feels that customer service is an especially important aspect of her work. Raised in the rural area of Sundre in Alberta Myrtle enjoys meeting the people of the Wetaskiwin area that she serves.

She emphasizes that the Co-op is more than a supplier of tools and hardware for the agro industry, and carries a wide selection of supplies and equipment that caters to the construction industry, trade professionals, and the home handyman - everything you need to get the job done efficiently.

Besides her work at the Co-op and gardening Myrtle especially enjoys vacations in the BC Interior with with her husband Kim and their two daughters.

Send Myrtle an Email
Direct Phone:  780-361-6189

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Craig Shulver, Lumber Manager

Craig came from England to Wetaskiwin and started his career with the Co-op over 15 years ago.  He is one of our estimators, so you can see Craig for estimates when building a home, garage or any new buildings or renovations that are needed - siding, windows, doors, roofing, etc. You will often see Craig on the floor showing customers samples and options of materials. 

Craig is married to Tanya who you might have bumped into at our local emergency hospital. They have two children.   Of his hobbies Craig enjoys woodworking most.  Craig loves soccer and coaches one of the local teams in town.

Send Craig an Email
Direct Phone:  780-361-6172

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John Reid, Lumber Yard Manager

The Wetaskiwin Co-op Building Supplies division is extremely busy right now so John is busy keeping the lumber yard running smoothly.   When he can take a breather we'll ask him to give us some information. In the meantime you can still contact him by phone at 780-361-6180 or email:
 

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Phoebe, Dry Goods Supervisor

Phoebe grew up on a farm just outside of Olds, Alberta.  She attended Olds College where she studied fashion merchandizing.  Phoebe moved to Edmonton where she worked in several retail capacities. We are happy to have her expertise in our Dry Goods department. 

Phoebe says, "Whether you need work wear or fashion clothing see us for all your essential clothing. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the selection, quality and price of what Co-op has to offer you."

Besides her passion for fashion retailing Phoebe's family is a high priority in her life.

Send Phoebe an Email
Phone:  780-361-6179

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Roger Goldsmith - Falun Branch Manager

Roger has been with the Co-op since 1998. He has been in Falun for several years and has made the area his home. Roger thrives on challenges and on being busy and the Falun Co-op provides both of those. Roger is very proud of the staff and the store and invites you to come to Falun for a visit.

Phone:  780-352-3548
Contact Roger By Email
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Jolena Tamminen - Home Decorating Supervisor

Jolena is one of our flooring and paint experts.

She has specialized knowledge of various types of floor coverings - their durability, maintenance, technical aspects.  Jolena is happy to set up an appointment to provide flooring estimates to help you complete your project and assist you in choosing the best type of flooring to meet your needs.

When it comes to paint Jolena has experience mixing pigment, custom tinting and colour matching  (she comes from a family of painters).  Her expertise translates well into helping you choose the right paint for your room!   Just bring in a digital photo of your room on a flash drive or memory card and using Co-op's Personal Designer Program Jolena can show you various paint colours on a virtual wall before you make your decision.

Phone: 780-361-6175
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John Mah - Petroleum Sales Manager

John, a long time resident of Wetaskiwin, has been with the Co-op Petroleum Division for over ten years.  To stay current with an ever changing petroleum industry John says he is in "ongoing training".

Whether you have a farm or commercial operation John would be happy to come and discuss your petroleum needs and show you the financial and performance benefits of using Co-op fuel and lubricants.

Send John an Email
Phone:  780-361-6185

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Darrell Kimmel, Feed Department Manager

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.

Send Darrell an Email
Phone 780-352-9155

See Feed Mill Web Site - Feeds for Thought.com

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bernie.jpg (16232 bytes)Bernie Grumpelt, M.Sc.
Nutritionist & Feed Department Sales Representative

Raised on a dairy and grain farm in Manitoba, Bernie has been with the Co-op organization for over fifteen years, over seven  with Wetaskiwin Co-op. He received his MSc. Degree from the University of Manitoba in Dairy Nutrition.

He says, " Nutrition has been my focus for the past twenty-two years. Learning more about nutrition and applying that to benefit our customers in 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
Phone 780-352-9155

See Feed Mill Web Site - Feeds for Thought.com

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Nancy Fischer, M.Sc
Nutritionist

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

See Feed Mill Web Site - Feeds for Thought.com

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