September 13, 2024 (Saskatoon, Sask.) – Three nominees have been acclaimed to the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Board of Directors following the close of nominations today. Jim Hale of Lancer and Gerrid Gust of Davidson will join the Board of Directors in January. Shaun Dyrland of Kyle will continue into his third three-year term on the Board.
Winston van Staveren, SPG Board Chair, says, “We are excited to welcome our new Directors, Jim and Gerrid, to the Board, where they will help shape SPG’s strategic direction. We are also pleased to have Shaun returning for another term. Each of these individuals brings valuable experience and knowledge to our Board.”
SPG had called for nominations for three positions on the Board of Directors and received three nominations. As such, the candidates will be acclaimed.
Trent Richards will depart the Board in January, having served three consecutive three-year terms and reached his maximum term limit. Mario Gaudet stepped away at the end of August after serving one three-year term.
“I would like to thank Trent for his time and valuable contributions to the SPG Board of Directors over the past nine years, as well as his time spent as SPG Chair and time served on the Soy Canada Board and other advisory groups and committees during his tenure,” says van Staveren. “And thank you to Mario for his time served on the SPG Board and Pulse Canada Board.”
The new directors’ terms will begin following SPG’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at 3:15 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. More information about the SPG AGM is available at saskpulse.com.
Accountable to and funded by growers, SPG’s strategic direction is guided by a nine-member, grower-elected Board of Directors. SPG’s mission is to provide leadership and create opportunities for profitable growth for Saskatchewan pulses.
For more information, please contact:
Amanda Carlson
Communications Manager
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
Phone: (306) 668-0116
Email: acarlson@saskpulse.com
Amber Johnson
Director of Marketing and Communications
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
Phone: (306) 668-3668
Email: ajohnson@saskpulse.com