Office Staff
Manager - Kevin Brubacher
Kevin has been with the Ontario Potato board for over 15
years. Kevin started as a summer
student helping out in the office and getting to know the workings of the
Ontario Potato Board. In 2011 Kevin took over the responsibilities of Field
Manger and did so until 2016 when he was promoted to Manager. Kevin’s responsibilities not only include
managing the day to day operations at the board office but also overseeing the
negotiations committee and attending meetings on issues that directly impact
the growers. Kevin is also responsible for Research and Promotion projects, he
takes pride in working with researchers to ensure that innovative research
projects are conducted that benefit the Ontario industry. It is also Kevin’s
responsibility to visit growers and talk to them about their concerns and
discuss ways the board can help address them.
If you are a potato grower and have more than 5 acres please contact Kevin at Kevin@ontariopotatoes.ca and he will be able to answer any questions about licensing and the benefits of membership.
Bookkeeper - Terry Lippold
Terry has been the bookkeeper at the Potato Board office for almost 5 years and came to us with almost 30 years experience. Along with her bookkeeping duties she is working on making the website more informative not only for growers but consumers as well. Terry also collects the storage figures from our growers and reports them to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Terry’s love for potatoes makes her a perfect fit!
If you have any suggestions about our website or questions about fees or storage please contact her at terry@ontariopotatoes.ca or call (519) 846-5553 and she will be more than happy to assist you.