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
Jackie began her career with CMI in 1998 as the Controller. She assisted in conducting a public share offering of CMI Terminal Ltd. to build the terminal. Jackie currently holds the position of Controller, and sits on the Board of Directors as the Corporate Secretary.
Jackie hold her Certificate in Local Government Administration & Urban Class “C”. She resides in Watson, Sk with her husband, Doug.
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.
Kristen Lissel
Assistant Agribusiness Manager
Kristen began her career with CMI in August 2019 as the Agronomist/Agribusiness Consultant, working alongside Jason. She then moved onto the position of Assistant Agribusiness Manager in March 2023, which she still holds today. She has 8 years of experience in the agriculture sector and holds her Agronomy Certificate from Old’s College.
Kristen resides on an acreage near Scrip with her husband, Travis, and their four dogs. She owns a gift shop/spa in Spalding Country Lane Spa & Gifts where you can find her when she’s not at the lake or at CMI. She is currently working toward her Registered Massage Therapy Diploma.
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 began her career with CMI in 2006 as the receptionist. She then took on the responsibilities of cash tickets for CMI JV in 2008, and crop inputs admin for CMI AG in 2011. She currently holds the position of Agribusiness Administrator for CMI JV & CMI AG. Rachelle holds her Office Administration Certificate from Carlton Trail College.
Rachelle currently resides on an acreage outside of Naicam, with her husband Garett, and their two sons Luke and Beau.
Dwight Goddard
Ag Sales Representative
Dwight grew up in northern Alberta (Peace River area) and currently resides in Quill Lake with his wife Coreena. He enjoys camping and spending time with his 5 grandkids. Dwight has been in the crop inputs and grain business for 40 years .
Jesse Talloden
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.