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Dave Baute
dave@maizex.com
877-682-1720 President, MAIZEX SEEDS
Dave is the Founder and President of MAIZEX, and Soiex Farms Inc. He was raised on a 250-acre cash crop farm and has more than 30 years of agricultural experience and education. He graduated from Ridgetown College, and also studied at The University of Guelph. Throughout his career Dave has been recognized and awarded – for his innovation and leadership – by many industry and government groups. He is the current chairman of the Agri-food Foundation (Ridgetown Campus) and sits on various boards including, The Canadian Seed Trade Association, and the Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham Kent. He’s also a 25-year member of the Canadian Seed Growers Association, American Seed Trade Association and Canadian Seed Institute.
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Ron Hathaway
ron@maizex.com
877-682-1720 National Sales Manager
Ron’s education includes an Honours Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from The University of Guelph. He also has his Certified Crop Advisor credentials. His 25 years in the agriculture industry includes 17 years in agricultural retail and four years as an independent agriculture consultant. Ron has been with MAIZEX since 2006, and is currently Vice Chair of the CSTA Corn, Soybeans and Eastern Cereals Committee.
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Tim Welbanks
tim@maizex.com
Lead Agronomist
Tim is an industry veteran, with more than 30 years experience at some of the most respected companies in the ag industry, including Monsanto, Pioneer Hi-Bred and Northrup King Seeds. He brings this experience to dealers, farmers, staff and management in the development of technical cropping information, including newsletters, catalogues, product presentations, agronomic presentations and new product positioning. Tim has served in many areas of the industry, including President of the Canadian Seed Trade Association, board member at the Canadian Seed Institute and Chairperson for CropLife Canada.
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Shawn Winter
shawn@maizex.com
877-682-1720 Product Development Manager
Shawn grew up on a farm in Southwestern Ontario, and continues to produce corn and soybeans with his family. He is a University of Guelph graduate, with an M.Sc. (Plant Breeding and Genetics) and B.Sc. (Agronomy). He has spent approximately five years in the agricultural industry, the majority of which has been with MAIZEX. Shawn has his Certified Crop Advisor designation and is the Biotech Committee Chair for the CSTA.
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Brenda Baute
brenda@maizex.com
877-682-1720 Chief Financial Officer
Brenda grew up in Smith's Falls Ontario and from a young age was involved in the family meat market there. She met Dave at the university of Guelph and after a short time with the Royal Bank, she helped co-found Maizex. She is currently actively involved in Maizex and Soiex Farms as Chief Financial Officer.
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Chuck Belanger
chuck@maizex.com
519-401-0715 Yield Specialist Southwest Kent and North Essex Counties
Chuck grew up on a farm in Pain Court in Dover Township and continues to reside there. Over 20 years experience in the industry has made Chuck a recognized specialist in crop management and agronomy in the Tilbury, Stoney Point and St. Joachim area. Chuck looks forward to continuing to provide whole farm solutions and superior customer service to his customers.
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Dave Emery
demery@maizex.com
519-360-6072 District Sales Manager Southwestern Ontario
Dave grew up on a farm in Chatham-Kent and graduated from the University of Guelph with an Environmental Management Diploma and an Agriculture Diploma. He continued on to receive his Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Olds College in Alberta. He’s been involved in grain and seed production since 1999, and has owned and managed his own farm since 2006.
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Shane Jantzi
shane@maizex.com
519-778-7715 District Sales Manager Western Ontario South
Shane grew up working on a dairy cash crop farm in Haldimand County, Ontario. He is a graduate from The University of Guelph (Bachelor of Science), and from The University of Western Ontario (Bachelor of Education). His over 15 years of industry experience includes sales positions with Cargill and Dow AgroSciences. He has been with MAIZEX, in the role of District Sales Manager, since 2001. Shane is an active supporter of local Soil and Crop Associations.
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Dave Kendrick
dkendrick@maizex.com
519-995-0997 Yield Specialist Essex County
Dave is a native of Essex County and lives with his family near the town of Essex. He has over 12 years of agronomic experience. He has a degree in Soil and Plant Sciences from the University of Kentucky, and a diploma from Ridgetown College. Dave has spent 10 years selling agricultural inputs and agricultural consulting in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois.
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Stéphane Larose
stephane@maizex.com
514-606-1720 District Sales Manager Eastern Quebec
Stéphane was raised in Marieville in the region of Montérégie; there he found his passion for agriculture while working on his grandfather’s dairy/cash crop operation as a teenager. He continues to reside in Marieville with his wife and daughter. He received his degree in Agriculture at ITAA in Québec and went on to achieve his teaching degree specializing in agriculture. Stéphane has worked in the ag industry most recently with Ceresco specializing in seed sales and agronomic support. Stéphane's diverse background brings specialized insight and expertise to provide farm solutions to his eastern Québec dealers and growers.
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Chad Mangan
chad.m@maizex.com
613-561-3307 District Sales Manager Eastern Ontario
Chad grew up and worked on a dairy/cash crop farm in Kingston, Ontario. He is a graduate from The University of Guelph, with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Honours in Agriculture Science. Prior to joining MAIZEX he worked for Vaughan Agricultural Pesticide Research, and with Cargill as a Farm Marketing Representative and Grain Marketing Manager. Chad is also a Certified Crop Advisor and has his Pesticide Exterminator License.
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Kris Martin
kris@maizex.com
519-754-3404 District Sales Manager Niagara Region
Kris was born and raised on a 350 acre dairy and cash crop farm in Brant County. He has over 20 years of agriculture experience and education. He’s a former president of Brant County Soil & Crop Association and former Vice President of Brant County Federation of Agriculture. Kris has served as Ontario Forage Masters Judge in Perth County, Oxford County and Brant County for numerous years. He has 18 years of experience as a District Sales Manager between two companies prior to joining Maizex. He continues to operate Martin Farming Inc a cash crop operation in Brant County. Kris looks forward in continuing to provide good service and sound seed choices in today’s rapidly changing agriculture industry.
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Darren McColm
darren@maizex.com
450-802-0152 District Sales Manager Québec
Darren grew up on a cash crop farm in Huntingdon, Quebec, and also worked on a dairy farm in St-Isidore, Ontario. While on the family farm, Darren held a Director’s position in an Agro Environmental Farm Club. He went on to graduate from Kemptville College in 1999. After spending four years in various sales roles, Darren joined MAIZEX as a District Sales Manager.
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Bill Norman
bill@maizex.com
519-577-8834 District Sales Manager Western Ontario North
Bill was raised on a farm, learning the fundamentals of cropping, livestock and seed production. He received his BSc. in agriculture from the University of Guelph in 1980, and has since held various sales, agronomy and marketing positions in the crop protection and seed industries. Throughout his almost three decades of experience, Bill has worked with Monsanto, Dow AgroSciences, Norac and W.G. Thompson & Sons. He has been a District Sales Manager at MAIZEX since 2003, and is a 20-year member of CropLife, a member of CAMA and of The Ontario Pesticide Education Program Committee.
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Chadd Taylor
ctaylor@maizex.com
705-395-1720 District Sales Manager in Central Ontario
Chadd was raised on a dairy, beef and cash crop operation in Northumberland County where he and his wife Katelyn currently reside. He received his degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Guelph in 2006. Since then, Chadd has gained experience in farm supply industry working both in agronomy and sales positions. Chadd is actively involved in promoting the importance of 4-H Canada and is a member of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair committee. Chadd looks forward to meeting the needs of producers in Central Ontario.
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Cain Templeman
cain@maizex.com
519-276-7663 Yield Specialist Huron and Perth Counties
Cain was raised on a cash crop farm near Staffa, Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agronomy Major) from the University of Guelph and is a designated Certified Crop Advisor. Cain looks forward to sharing his expertise and discussing your seed requirements.
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Kirk Van Will
kirk@maizex.com
519-899-3255 Yield Specialist Lambton and West Middlesex Counties
Kirk grew up near Norwood Ontario and has made Strathroy Ontario his home. Farm customers recognize Kirk as a specialist for providing crop management, agronomy and marketing solutions. Kirk holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a Major in Agronomy, from the University of Guelph and is a recognized CCA in Ontario. Kirk enjoys contributing time to local agricultural organizations.
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