Appointee Biographies

RON CAMPBELL

Ron Campbell has been a staff member of the Ontario Agri Business Association and its predecessor organization since 1997. Ron is responsible for managing OABA's sector specific committees focusing on issues impacting country grain elevators, feed manufacturers and crop input retailers. Ron also represents OABA members on a number of initiatives with government and producers. Prior to joining OABA, Ron attended the University of Guelph, receiving a B.A. Geography and a MBA Agribusiness. Ron is a retired hockey parent, who enjoys curling, camping and spending time with his adult children.

JEFF BARLOW

Jeff Barlow is a 6th generation grain farmer from Binbrook. He farms with his father and sons, and they raise corn, soybeans, and winter wheat. Jeff is the provincial director for the Grain Farmers of Ontario District 6 which represents Wentworth, Brant, Haldimand, and Niagara counties. He also sits on the board of Soy Canada.

JENNIFER DOELMAN

Jennifer Doelman is an independent Agronomist and farmer in Renfrew County. Aside from traditional grains and oilseeds, Jennifer’s farm grows a diversity of crops including cereals for seed production, sunflowers, canola and honey bees for honey production and pollination. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and an Alumni of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program. Jennifer serves as a Delegate with the Grain Farmers of Ontario, a District representative with the Ontario Canola Growers Association, and as a Director with the Renfrew County Soil and Crop Improvement Association.

JENNIFER MACDONALD

is an Agronomist at the Huron Bay Co-Operative where she focuses on procurement, field diagnostics, and sales. Ms. MacDonald has been a certified crop advisor since 2000. Her community involvement includes serving as a Manager for the Flesherton Minor Hockey League during the 2015/2016 season, Director/committeeman at the Ontario Canola Growers, and a coach at Markdale Minor Soccer League. Ms. MacDonald obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph.

PAUL HAZZARD

Paul Hazzard is a General manager for Ontariograin.AG LP (operating as Sollio Agriculture), and a former General Manager and CFO for South West Ag Partners, Inc (a Cargill joint venture company). His community involvement includes serving as a board member for Lakeshore Community Church.

NADINE SCHWANDT

Nadine Schwandt is the Vice-President for the Feed Division of New-Life Mills (a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited). In her role, she focuses on connecting the production, sales, and nutrition functions of the Feed Division to create a growing, efficient, and customer responsive company. Ms. Schwandt obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial and Administrative Studies from the University of Western Ontario. She joined the New-Life Mills and Parrish & Heimbecker family in 1989 as a member of the order desk team. Through the past 34 years, she has held various positions within the accounting department, been Information System Manager and Credit Manager for Ingredient Purchasing before accepting the role of Vice- President in 2018. Ms. Schwandt's industry involvement has included serving as a member of the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada, member and past Chair of the Feed Section, and current member and Past President of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Agri Business Association. She is also actively involved in her community as Treasurer of the Hanover Curling Club.

TYLER MCBLAIN

Tyler McBlain is the Owner/Manager for McBlain Farms Ltd. His community involvement includes serving as a Captain for County of Brant Fire Dept. Tyler holds a diploma in Agriculture.