CMI Ag Ltd. – Our Staff
Jesse Wasmuth
Chief Financial Officer
Jesse grew up in East Central Alberta and attended U of A, earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Taking a job with a line company out of University, Jesse landed in the Peace River Region of Alberta followed by a move to Calgary where he spent approximately ten years in various management and merchandising positions. In 2003 he left the private sector 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 has since worked closely with several inland terminals, having joined CMI Terminal Ltd. at the beginning of 2018. Jesse attained his master’s degree in 2020 and is currently studying postgraduate law. Jesse currently resides in Canmore, Alberta with his wife Stacey. They enjoy travelling and music.
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 has a University of Regina Certificate in Local Government Administration with an Urban Class “C” certificate. She resides in Watson, SK with her husband Doug. Jackie and Doug have two adult children Curtis and Jennifer.
Jackie enjoys her cabin at Barrier Lake, fishing, golfing and spending time with family.
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.
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.
Amber Prevost
Assistant Controller
Amber grew up in Naicam and currently resides on a farm in the Rose Valley area with her husband Brett and their daughter Skylar. She started with CMI in October of 2017 as the Accounting Administrator. 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. Amber also finished her Payroll Compliance Professional Certificate through the National Payroll Institute in 2022.
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 a farm near Scrip with her husband, Travis, and their four dogs.
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.