Adam Dyck, an industry representative from Warburtons, has been elected Chair of the Cereals Canada Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dyck will guide the organization's efforts to strengthen Canada's reputation as a trusted supplier of high-quality wheat, durum, barley, and oats.
New Executive Committee and Board Leadership
The executive committee includes Josh Boersen, a producer representative from Grain Farmers of Ontario, as Vice-Chair; Rob Stone, a producer representative from Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, as Secretary; and Jean-Marc Ruest, an industry representative from Richardson International, as Treasurer. The Board also welcomed four newly elected directors: Emiley Saunders (Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission), Korey Peters (Manitoba Crop Alliance), Doug Martin (Manitoba Crop Alliance), and Scott Jespersen (Alberta Grains).
Outgoing Chair Brett Halstead, a producer representative from Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission who operates a mixed farm near Nokomis, Saskatchewan, served as Chair since 2024. In 2025, Halstead led the board in implementing a new strategic plan for Cereals Canada. Other departing directors include producer representatives Gregg Fotheringham (Manitoba Crop Alliance), Boris Michaleski (Manitoba Crop Alliance), and Greg Sears (Alberta Grains), as well as industry representative Jared Veness (BASF Canada).
Impact on Canada's Cereals Sector
“The Board of Directors plays a critical role in guiding our work on behalf of Canada’s cereals value chain,” said Dean Dias, Chief Executive Officer of Cereals Canada. “We are pleased to welcome Adam as Chair and to welcome our new directors. Their collective experience and commitment will help ensure Cereals Canada continues delivering value for producers, exporters, and customers around the world.”
Adam Dyck expressed his commitment: “It is an honour to serve as Chair of Cereals Canada. Canada’s cereals industry succeeds because of the strong partnerships that exist across the value chain. I look forward to working with my fellow directors, members, and staff to build on that success and ensure our sector remains competitive and responsive to customer needs around the world.”
The Board comprises representatives from producer organizations and industry, reflecting a collaborative approach across the cereals value chain. Cereals Canada represents the interests of wheat, durum, barley, and oat producers, exporters, and processors, focusing on market development, customer engagement, and innovation.
