Don Kabbes steps into the role of General Manager on March 10, bringing decades of experience and a vision for growth.The AGRIS Board is pleased to announce that, after a thorough selection process,
Don Kabbes has been appointed as the new General Manager of AGRIS Co-operative, effective March 10, 2025.
Since the spring of 1983, Don has been a driving force within our co-operative system, most recently serving as General Manager of Great Lakes Grain (GLG) for the past nine years. Under his leadership, GLG has grown and evolved into the strong organization it is today. His dedication, vision, and deep-rooted commitment to agriculture has made a lasting impact GLG and its co-operative owners.
With a career spanning AGRIS, Orford Co-op, and United Co-operatives of Ontario, Don has held various positions, gaining extensive experience and a deep understanding of the co-operative model. Don impressed the AGRIS directors with his thoughtful and insightful plans to achieve the ambitious AGRIS 2030 Growth Goals. His leadership and passion for co-operative values will be instrumental in guiding AGRIS toward continued growth and innovation.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Don to his new role as AGRIS Co-operative General Manager!
Allan Parks
Board President
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.
The Great Lakes Grain board is please to announce Matthew Van Sintern Dick has accepted the role of Interim General Manager, effective March 10th.
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