CMI Ag Ltd. – Our Staff
Jesse Wasmuth
Chief Financial Officer
Jesse grew up on a grain farm in East Central Alberta and attended the University of Alberta, earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a marketing focus. Taking a job with a line company out of school, Jesse first landed in the Peace River Region of Alberta followed by a move to Calgary where he spent approximately ten years in different management and merchandising positions. In 2003 he left to join a family accounting practice and had started his own within a short period of time. Jesse received his accounting designation in 2008 and since then has worked closely with a number of inland terminals before joining CMI Terminal Ltd. at the beginning of 2018.
Currently Jesse resides in Red Deer, Alberta with his wife Stacey and two sons Carson and Cole. They enjoy travelling and getting out to the mountains as much as possible. Jesse is the treasurer of a local minor sport association and enjoys watching most sports, particularly hockey and football (soccer).
Andrew Kolbeck
President/Chief Executive Officer
Andrew grew up at Lake Lenore, his father farmed at St. James. He has been in the Agricultural business since May of 1978, and in management since August of 1978. He worked for Richardson’s from May of 1978 to April of 2000. Managed facilities at Carrot River, SK, Swan River, MB and Rockhaven/Wilbert, SK. He has been with CMI Terminal since 2000; from 2000 to 2002 as an employee and from 2002 to present as GM of Operations.
Andrew was also a part-time student at the University of Saskatchewan from 2002 to 2005, where he studied Basic Accounting level 1 & 2, Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Human Resource Management and received a certificate in Management Development.
Andrew is married to Debra and they reside in Spalding. They have 2 sons whom are married, and 7 grandchildren. He enjoys long distance running, cross country skiing, kayaking, and reading fiction.
Jackie Buhs
Controller of CMI Terminal JV & CMI Ag Ltd. & Corporate Secretary for CMI Terminal Ltd.
Jackie started her employment with CMI Terminal Ltd. in November 1998 and continued to work with the board of directors and sales team to conduct a public share offering in CMI Terminal Ltd. to build the terminal. The closing of the share offering took place on April 15, 1999. Construction of the terminal was completed by September of 2000. Jacqueline continued on as the Controller of CMI Terminal JV and Asst. Corporate Secretary of CMI Terminal Ltd.
Jackie has a University Certificate in Local Government Administration & Urban Class “C” Certificate. Jackie has many years of experience in financial accounting, payroll, legal experience and working with various boards and committees.
Jackie resides in Watson with her husband Doug. They have two grown children.
Kristen Lissel
Agribusiness Consultant
Kristen grew up on a family farm south of LeRoy, where she is still actively involved. She now lives on a farm in the Rose Valley area where she enjoys hunting, camping, sledding, hockey and coaching volleyball.
Kristen joined CMI in August 2019 and brings with her 5 years in the Ag Consulting industry and has a certificate in Business from the University of Regina and a certificate in Agronomy from Olds College.
Troy Leicht
Branch Manager
Troy grew up on a family farm in the Naicam area and has been employed in the agriculture industry since completing university. He has been with CMI since 2004.
Troy lives in Naicam and is married to Bonnie. They have two children, Julia and Levi. Troy is actively involved in coaching and supporting local hockey. Hobbies include golf, fishing and camping.
Amber Prevost
Accounting Administrator
Amber grew up in Naicam and currently resides on a farm in the Rose Valley area. She started with CMI in October of 2017. Amber has completed her Business Certificate and Financial Services Diploma through SIAST, as well as her Bachelor of Commerce Degree majoring in Management through the University of Saskatchewan.
Rachelle Anholt
Agribusiness Administrator
Rachelle started at CMI in 2006 as the receptionist and is now the Grain/CPS Administrator. She is originally from St. Brieux. Rachelle is married to Garett and has 2 boys.
Jesse Talloden
Crop Protection/Nutrient Yard Worker/NH3 Coordinator
Jesse grew up and currently lives in Naicam with his wife Denise.
Jesse assists in delivering chemicals to producers and also dry fertilizer. In the Spring and Fall he stays busy with coordinating/dispatching of NH3.
Jesse enjoys camping and spending time with his wife, pets and other family members.