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KAP announces hiring of new General Manager

Today, Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is excited to announce the hiring of Colin Hornby as their new General Manager.

“Following an extensive recruiting process, I am pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has selected Colin Hornby as the new General Manager of KAP,” said KAP President, Jill Verwey.

Hornby has been with KAP since June 2022 in the role of Manager, Communications & Stakeholder Relations. Prior to this, he worked in government at both the provincial and federal levels, serving elected officials and providing strategic advice to senior staff and cabinet ministers. He also had a previous career working in human resource management.

Hornby is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as RRC Polytech where he received a certificate in human resource management.

“I am thrilled to be taking on this new opportunity with KAP,” said Hornby. “Since joining the team in 2022, I have been focused on ensuring KAP lives up to our vision of ensuring a prosperous future for all Manitoba farmers. I look forward to serving them in this new role and advancing their interests through our continued collaboration and forging of partnerships across the agricultural landscape.”

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