Darren Flaata
Grain Marketing & Logistics Manager
Darren began his career in the Ag industry in 2000 with Melfort Cargill. He then moved onto working at a pulse processing plant, running cleaners, after Melfort Cargill shut down. Darren then began his career with CMI in 2006 as a Facility Assistant. He worked toward his Level 3 Grading Certificate and was promoted to Shift Lead/Head Grader. He held this position until 2015, when he took a leave for family. Darren rejoined CMI in 2019 as apart of the Marketing Team alongside Derek. He then moved onto the position of Grain Marketing & Logistics Manager in April 2023, which he still holds today.
Darren resides in Melfort with his wife, Carla, and their daughter Cadence. In their spare time, he and his wife run a small business out of their home. Darren also currently sits on the Melfort Golf & Country Club Board & Wapiti Valley Ski Resort Board. His summers consist of spending time with his wife and daughter camping, fishing & golfing. In the winter, Darren devotes his time to being a Ski Instructor, giving those who aren't able to ski on their own the opportunity to experience downhill skiing. He holds his CADS Certificate (Canadian Adaptive Snow Sports), making him 1 of 2 people that are current instructors in the North East.
CMI has offered great family support for Darren and his family and been a huge part of their lives. He couldn’t ask for a better group to be around.