Winnipeg, MB October 13, 2026 – The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) welcomes one new board member for 2026-2027.
Kendra Ulmer, Manager and Clinical Director of the Agricultural Health and Safety Network at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health (CCRAH), University of Saskatchewan was elected by CASA members to serve on CASA’s seven-person Board of Directors.
Ulmer has more 23 years working in agricultural health and safety and has extensive experience collaborating with various levels of government, and various organizations and agribusinesses both nationally and internationally.
Trevor Whalley, Program Manager for AgSafe BC, was re-elected to the CASA Board.
Whalley will serve as Chair for the 2026-2027 year; Neil Armer (AgriHub), will serve as Vice-Chair, Peter Sykanda (Ontario Federation of Agriculture) as Secretary, and Bruce James (AGI) will continue as Treasurer.
Chad Koscielny (Vylor) and Cassandra Drieger (BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions) complete the Board of Directors.
“CASA’s work is about creating a culture where health and safety are part of every farm, every workplace and every agricultural community,” said Whalley. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue serving on the Board, working to support farmers, farm families and agricultural workers across Canada.”
CASA’s Board of Directors would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to outgoing board member Shelley Kirychuk (Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health) for her years of service and dedication to CASA.
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and safety of farmers, their families and agricultural workers. CASA is funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. For more information, visit www.casa-acsa.ca.
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Robin Anderson
Director of Programs and Communications, CASA
877-452-2272 / randerson@casa-acsa.ca