Monday, June 5, 2023
Saskatchewan is crucial to delivering the "three Fs" to Canada and the world: food, fertilizer and fuel. The logistics and supply chain challenges for these in Saskatchewan are unique - and sometimes not fully understood by those in other parts of the transportation business.
This eye-opening session will introduce attendees to the fascinating logistics and transportation issues around some of Saskatchewan's best-known industries: as well as takeaways regardless of the sector you work in.
Moderator:
Dallas Beal, CCLP
President & General Manager
Ghost Transportation Services
Dallas Beal is President & General Manager of Ghost Transportation Services. Prior to joining Ghost Transportation Services in 2012, Mr. Beal graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Commerce (now Edward’s School of Business) and had spent 22 years in the transportation industry in a variety of roles including Administration, Repair Shop Hand, Dispatcher and Equipment Operator all the way up to Senior Management.
Outside of his role at Ghost Transportation Services, Mr. Beal is also involved in the industry in many ways, including as: National Board Chair for the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation, Member of the CITT Saskatchewan Council, Member of the Saskatoon Transportation Club, Member of TEC Group 246 (The Executive Committee) and member of the NSBA Economic Development Committee.
Mr. Beal earned his CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation in 2009 and his Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) designation in 2016. He lives in Saskatoon with his wife and two children.
Panelists:
Jean Alonso
Director, Transportation and Logistics, Supply Chain Governance and Integration, and Facilities
Cameco
Jean is a civil engineer that has been in the uranium industry for over 30 years, 25 with Cameco. His career path started on the safety, health, environment, and quality side of the business working directly at or in support of the northern mining operations compliance and licensing programs and regulatory relations aspects. In 2013, Jean moved to Cameco’s supply chain management department with a mandate to centralize operational oversight of Cameco’s transportation and logistics activities around the world. This involves freight consolidation and inbound shipments to our northern operations, ensuring bulk reagent deliveries for operations, mine site air commuting services, and transport of our products to customers around the world. Jean is also accountable for the supply chain departments governance and integration activities, and operation of Camceo’s corporate facilities.
Dr. Karen Churchill
President & CEO
Ag-West Bio
Dr. Karen Churchill is the President and CEO of Ag-West Bio, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The organization has a 30-year track record of business development in the province, connecting companies to the resources they need for success. As CEO, Karen continues to develop initiatives to support innovation and commercialization in the agriculture technology and agri-food sector. Dr. Karen Churchill grew up on a seed grain and potato farm in Scott, Saskatchewan that has always been an active early adopter of new trends in agriculture. She received a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan, and a PhD in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Minnesota.
Karen has been employed as a Research Fellow for SARDI in Adelaide, Australia; a Product Development Scientist and Project Manager in Flavouring at M&M Mars in Slough, UK; and as Global Quality Projects Manager for Cargill Malt based in Biggar, SK. In 2015, Karen was appointed as the Director of Research and Market Support for Cereals Canada, where her work required fostering partnerships and collaborations. She led the Sustainability Metrics Project for the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops, co-led the National Wheat Research Strategy with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and worked closely with producers, industry and government agencies to address issues as they affect agricultural trade. Karen has also served as a director on the boards of the Healthy Grains Institute, Ag-West Bio, the Agri-food Innovation Council (AIC), Protein Industries Canada (PIC) as well as several technical advisory boards.
Jeff Marsh
Senior Director of Rail
Nutrien
Jeff Marsh is the Senior Director of Rail at Nutrien. Jeff has over 16 years of experience in various roles within Nutrien and is currently responsible for all Rail operational, commercial and fleet activities serving Nutrien’s Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash businesses.
His position oversees a team based in Saskatoon and Calgary responsible for the development, stewardship, and execution of Nutrien’s Rail strategy for Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash movement in North America.
Jeff joined Nutrien in 2007 and advanced his career with roles of increasing responsibility and leadership for finance, sales, product management, and logistics. He has held several senior leadership roles, including Director of Potash Product Management previous to his current role in Rail.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.