Colleen Acres

Manager

About

Seed industry experience. Agricultural and business management acumen. Extensive boardroom and governance experience. Believe in the values of strategic planning and collaborative partnerships. Leadership training.

Country

Canada

City

Ottawa

Industry

Farming

Skill

Facilitation, Business Strategy, Transition Management, Project Management, Successful Business Owner, Strategic Communications, Nonprofit Organizations, Team Leadership, Training & Development, Non-profit Volunteering

Experience

Manager

Ontario Seed Growers' Association

2018 - Present · 8 yrs

Ottawa, ON

Owner/Manager

Maple Meadow Farms

2005 - Present · 21 yrs

Osgoode, Ontario, Canada

Project Manager

Farm Management Canada - Gestion agricole du Canada

2023-12 - 2024-12 · 1 yr 1 mo

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Regional Program Lead

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

2015-8 - 2023-12 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Assistant Executive Vice President

Canadian Seed Trade Association

2001-11 - 2005-6 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Reporting to the board, fulfilling board policy recommendations, government advocacy. Managing committee work.

Member Services Associate

Canadian Seed Growers' Association

1990-9 - 2001-11 · 11 yrs 3 mos

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Extensive travel Canada, US wide representing and advocating on behalf of seed growers, seed regulatory processes. Upholding seed crop inspection regulations and managing team of support staff. Communications and Promotion roles.