Stephen graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario and has 30 years of experience in the Agricultural sector. Stephen spent the majority of his career with Agrium (now Nutrien) developing broad operational, financial and leadership experience base allowing his to progress to increasingly senior positions. He has a proven track record as in a senior executive in positions, which have included Vice President of Operations, Chief Financial Officer and President Retail Operations. Stephen is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).