Board of Directors
Steered by Industry Experts
Our board of directors is instrumental in forging a business that stands the test of time, benefiting our customers, employees, communities, and investors.
Dan Halyk
Chair
Mr. Halyk is the founder of Total Energy Services Inc. (TSX: TOT) and has served as a director of the company since its inception in November 1996 and as Chief Executive Officer since 2002. Mr. Halyk co-founded Trident Capital Partners in 1997, a private limited partnership that invested primarily in the energy and real estate industries until 2021. Prior to starting Trident Capital, Mr. Halyk was a corporate/securities lawyer with Bennett Jones in Calgary. Mr. Halyk received his Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major) and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Saskatchewan.
Dan Halyk
Chair
Mr. Halyk is the founder of Total Energy Services Inc. (TSX: TOT) and has served as a director of the company since its inception in November 1996 and as Chief Executive Officer since 2002. Mr. Halyk co-founded Trident Capital Partners in 1997, a private limited partnership that invested primarily in the energy and real estate industries until 2021. Prior to starting Trident Capital, Mr. Halyk was a corporate/securities lawyer with Bennett Jones in Calgary. Mr. Halyk received his Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major) and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Saskatchewan.
Rohit Bhardwaj
Audit Committee Chair
Rohit has more than 25 years of business experience in publicly traded international organizations across multiple industries. He is currently Chief Financial Officer of Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (“Chemtrade”), a TSX-listed diversified industrial chemicals and services company. Rohit joined Chemtrade in 2006 and oversees the Finance, Information Technology, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, and Legal departments. He was previously Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Executive Vice President, Operations of Inscape Corporation, a TSX-listed office furniture manufacturer.
Rohit is a Certified Management Accountant (U.K.), a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (U.K.) and a Certified Public Accountant (CGA). He also has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Schulich School of Business (York University).
Rohit is a Certified Management Accountant (U.K.), a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (U.K.) and a Certified Public Accountant (CGA). He also has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Schulich School of Business (York University).
Rohit Bhardwaj
Audit Committee Chair
Rohit has more than 25 years of business experience in publicly traded international organizations across multiple industries. He is currently Chief Financial Officer of Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (“Chemtrade”), a TSX-listed diversified industrial chemicals and services company. Rohit joined Chemtrade in 2006 and oversees the Finance, Information Technology, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, and Legal departments. He was previously Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Executive Vice President, Operations of Inscape Corporation, a TSX-listed office furniture manufacturer.
Rohit is a Certified Management Accountant (U.K.), a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (U.K.) and a Certified Public Accountant (CGA). He also has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Schulich School of Business (York University).
Rohit is a Certified Management Accountant (U.K.), a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (U.K.) and a Certified Public Accountant (CGA). He also has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Schulich School of Business (York University).
Mike Frank
Governance & Sustainability Committee Chair
Mike Frank is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of UPL Corporation, a leading global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions. Prior to joining UPL, Mr. Frank was Executive Vice President and CEO, Nutrien Ag Solutions at Nutrien Ltd., which is the world's largest agriculture retail organization. In addition, he spent 25 years at Monsanto, where he held several commercial and operational leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, leading their global commercial operations. Mr. Frank holds an MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from University of Saskatchewan.
Mike Frank
Governance & Sustainability Committee Chair
Mike Frank is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of UPL Corporation, a leading global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions. Prior to joining UPL, Mr. Frank was Executive Vice President and CEO, Nutrien Ag Solutions at Nutrien Ltd., which is the world's largest agriculture retail organization. In addition, he spent 25 years at Monsanto, where he held several commercial and operational leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, leading their global commercial operations. Mr. Frank holds an MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from University of Saskatchewan.
Jean-Philippe Choquette
Director
Mr. Choquette is currently a private investor. Previously, he was Vice-President and Senior Portfolio Manager (Equities) at Fiera Capital Corporation, where he oversaw equity funds that held $3.5 billion in Canadian assets. Prior to becoming a Portfolio Manager, Mr. Choquette was a Financial Analyst specializing in the Industrials and Materials sectors. Mr. Choquette received a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance Major) from Sherbrooke University and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Jean-Philippe Choquette
Director
Mr. Choquette is currently a private investor. Previously, he was Vice-President and Senior Portfolio Manager (Equities) at Fiera Capital Corporation, where he oversaw equity funds that held $3.5 billion in Canadian assets. Prior to becoming a Portfolio Manager, Mr. Choquette was a Financial Analyst specializing in the Industrials and Materials sectors. Mr. Choquette received a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance Major) from Sherbrooke University and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
George Armoyan
Director
Mr. Armoyan is a successful entrepreneur with a proven track record of shareholder value creation. Mr. Armoyan currently serves as Executive Chairman of G2S2 Capital Inc., President of Armco Capital Inc. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Clarke Inc. Since 1982, Mr. Armoyan has founded and grown numerous successful businesses and has created significant shareholder value at several public companies by restructuring operations using his extensive experience and common sense approach to business. Mr. Armoyan currently serves on the board of Clarke Inc., Morguard Corporation and Calfrac Well Services Ltd. and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil Engineering) from Dalhousie University.
George Armoyan
Director
Mr. Armoyan is a successful entrepreneur with a proven track record of shareholder value creation. Mr. Armoyan currently serves as Executive Chairman of G2S2 Capital Inc., President of Armco Capital Inc. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Clarke Inc. Since 1982, Mr. Armoyan has founded and grown numerous successful businesses and has created significant shareholder value at several public companies by restructuring operations using his extensive experience and common sense approach to business. Mr. Armoyan currently serves on the board of Clarke Inc., Morguard Corporation and Calfrac Well Services Ltd. and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil Engineering) from Dalhousie University.
Steve Sommerfeld
Director
Mr. Sommerfeld is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CA) with more than 25 years of financial and business experience in international organizations across multiple industries. Mr. Sommerfeld holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Tundra Oil & Gas Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons Limited. Mr. Sommerfeld previously served as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of AGI for 23 years until his departure in 2020. Mr. Sommerfeld’s financial and accounting expertise, his extensive knowledge of the agricultural industry and his prior involvement as a senior officer with AGI during its formative years will be invaluable as AGI renews its focus on operational excellence and improving shareholder returns.
Steve Sommerfeld
Director
Mr. Sommerfeld is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CA) with more than 25 years of financial and business experience in international organizations across multiple industries. Mr. Sommerfeld holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Tundra Oil & Gas Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons Limited. Mr. Sommerfeld previously served as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of AGI for 23 years until his departure in 2020. Mr. Sommerfeld’s financial and accounting expertise, his extensive knowledge of the agricultural industry and his prior involvement as a senior officer with AGI during its formative years will be invaluable as AGI renews its focus on operational excellence and improving shareholder returns.
Brad Wall
Director
Mr. Wall served as the Premier of Saskatchewan from November 2007 until February 2018. During his tenure, Mr. Wall helped lead the province through a period of strong population and economic growth, export expansion, record infrastructure investment and tax reductions while helping to earn the province's first ever AAA credit rating. During his 18-year career in provincial politics, Mr. Wall gained extensive experience, insight and contacts in the global agriculture industry. Mr. Wall currently provides business advisory services through his private consulting firm and as a director of several companies involved in the natural resource and energy industries. Mr. Wall also serves as a special advisor to the national law firm Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP. Mr. Wall holds an honours degree in Public Administration from the University of Saskatchewan.
Brad Wall
Director
Mr. Wall served as the Premier of Saskatchewan from November 2007 until February 2018. During his tenure, Mr. Wall helped lead the province through a period of strong population and economic growth, export expansion, record infrastructure investment and tax reductions while helping to earn the province's first ever AAA credit rating. During his 18-year career in provincial politics, Mr. Wall gained extensive experience, insight and contacts in the global agriculture industry. Mr. Wall currently provides business advisory services through his private consulting firm and as a director of several companies involved in the natural resource and energy industries. Mr. Wall also serves as a special advisor to the national law firm Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP. Mr. Wall holds an honours degree in Public Administration from the University of Saskatchewan.
Policies and References
AGI’s Board of Directors acts under the following policies and procedures:
- Audit Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)
- Board Chair Terms of Reference (PDF)
- Board Terms of Reference (PDF)
- Committee Chair Terms of Reference (PDF)
- Governance & Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)
- Compensation & Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)
- Individual Director Terms of Reference (PDF)
- Board Diversity Policy (PDF)
Additional AGI Governance Documents
- Certificate of Amendment (PDF)
- Articles of Amendment (PDF)
- By-law 1 (AGI) (PDF)
- Amalgamation Certificate (PDF)
- Certificate Articles of Amalgamation (PDF)
- By-Law 2 - Advance Notice Bylaw (PDF)