The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI) recently held their 2017 annual general meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. A new Executive Committee was elected, with Brent Robinson appointed as the new Chair of CCSI. He replaces Rod de Wolde, who has served as the chair since 2013. CCSI would like to thank Rod for his hard work and dedication to both CCSI and the pork industry.
Brent Robinson is an owner of Vista Villa Farms with his dad, Bob, and his brother, Jeff. Vista Villa Farms, a breeding stock supplier both domestically and internationally, was started by Bob and Rose Robinson and is celebrating 50 years in business this year. Vista Villa Farms is a partner of Alliance Genetics Canada. Along with being the new chair of CCSI, Brent is also a director on the board at Ontario Swine Improvement and a member of the Ontario Swine Health Advisory Board. Brent is married to Susan and they have 5 boys. Brent volunteers his time with his children’s hockey and baseball teams.
Joining Mr. Robinson on this year’s Board of Directors are Rod de Wolde (Ontario Swine Improvement), Normand Martineau (Centre de développement du porc du Québec), Marquis Roy (Olymel), Line Théroux (Canadian Swine Breeders Association), Wim Van Berkel (Western Swine Testing Association), Dave Vandenbroek (Alliance Genetics Canada), Lee Whittington (Prairie Swine Centre), Bill Wymenga (Canadian Pork Council) and Ken Hamoen (Sandridge Farms). CCSI would like to thank Keith Rasmuson for his six years of dedication and service to CCSI on the Board of Directors.
The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement was created by the Canadian Pork Industry to provide leadership, coordination and services for swine genetic improvement. Its members include regional swine improvement centers in Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, the Canadian Pork Council, the Canadian Meat Council, the Canadian Swine Breeders Association, and users of the Canadian Swine Improvement Program.
Source: CCSI CCAP