Meet the Team Behind Your Grain Marketing Success
At Exceed Grain Marketing, our strength is our people. Grain marketing is not a one-size-fits-all exercise, and the advisors behind your decisions matter just as much as the data guiding them. Our team brings decades of combined experience across grain merchandising, farm business management, market analysis, and advisory services — all with a singular focus: helping farm businesses succeed.
Each advisor understands that marketing decisions are deeply personal. They affect cashflow, stress levels, family plans, and long-term farm viability. That understanding shapes how we work with clients every day.
Leadership with Vision and Perspective
Derek Squair — President – Western Canada
Derek is a recognized leader in Canadian grain marketing with decades of experience in grain merchandising, advisory services, and business ownership. As one of the early pioneers of independent grain market consulting in Western Canada, Derek has spent his career helping producers navigate evolving market structures and global trade dynamics. His leadership at Exceed is built on clarity, discipline, and a deep respect for farm businesses. Derek’s strategic perspective ensures Exceed remains focused on what truly matters: actionable insight and trusted advice.
Ty Kehrig — Vice President – Western Canada
Ty brings a unique blend of grain marketing expertise, market research and analytics to Exceed. With a background in agribusiness and agricultural accounting, Ty specializes in aligning marketing decisions with cost of production, profitability, and long-term financial health. He works closely with clients to ensure marketing strategies support cashflow needs and business goals — not just headline prices. Ty’s approach is structured, practical, and grounded in real-world farm economics.
Advisors Who Know Your Local Market
Courtney Kristjansen
Courtney brings extensive grain merchandising experience and firsthand production knowledge to her advisory role. Working closely with producers in Eastern Saskatchewan, she understands how local logistics, delivery opportunities, and basis levels affect marketing outcomes. Courtney is known for her approachable style and ability to translate complex market information into clear, actionable decisions.
Richard Eliuk
Richard focuses on building long-term relationships with his clients through consistent communication and thoughtful planning. He helps producers stay disciplined during volatile markets and ensures marketing decisions remain aligned with both short-term needs and long-term objectives. Richard’s strength lies in helping clients maintain confidence when markets test patience.
Braden Darmokid
Braden combines strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of farm business structures. He works closely with producers to integrate marketing decisions with financial planning, risk management, and operational goals. Braden’s methodical approach helps clients evaluate opportunity while managing downside risk.
Rayleen Possberg
Rayleen brings years of grain merchandising experience along with her own perspective as a producer. She understands the pressures farmers face because she lives them herself. Rayleen is highly regarded for her practical advice, clear communication, and ability to help clients make confident decisions in fast-moving markets.
Eldon Rindero
With more than four decades of industry experience, Eldon offers a depth of knowledge few can match. Serving producers in the northern Saskatchewan region, he draws on years spent across multiple areas of the grain industry to provide thoughtful, steady guidance. Eldon’s experience helps clients keep perspective through both strong and challenging market cycles.
Terry Friesen
Terry brings a wealth of agronomic and grain marketing experience to producers in southern and western Manitoba. His understanding of crop production, combined with his market knowledge, allows him to provide well-rounded advice that reflects both agronomic realities and marketing opportunity.
Lisa Shmyr
Lisa specializes in helping producers develop marketing plans that emphasize risk management and consistency. With years of experience guiding farm businesses, she focuses on creating strategies that reduce emotional decision-making and improve long-term outcomes. Her approach is disciplined, thoughtful, and client-focused.
Dennis Kowalchuk
Dennis blends global consulting experience with strong local market understanding. Serving producers in the Edmonton region, he brings a broad perspective to grain marketing decisions while remaining grounded in local realities. Dennis is known for his strategic mindset and ability to help clients see the bigger picture.
Justin Berschied
Justin’s background spans both grain buying and farming, giving him a well-rounded view of the grain value chain. He helps clients understand how markets function from both sides of the transaction and uses that insight to build practical, effective marketing strategies tailored to individual operations.
Michael Ferguson
With more than a decade of experience in grain marketing and advisory services, Michael provides consistent, detail-oriented support to his clients. He focuses on fundamentals, disciplined execution, and helping producers stay aligned with their marketing plans through changing market conditions.
Supporting the Team Behind the Scenes
Kassandra Worley
Kassandra plays a key role in keeping Exceed operating smoothly. Her work behind the scenes ensures advisors can stay focused on serving clients and delivering timely market insight. Strong operations support strong relationships — and Kassandra is an essential part of that foundation.
A Team Built on Trust
What unites the Exceed team is not just experience, but mindset. Every advisor understands that grain marketing decisions carry real consequences. See farms not as accounts, but as businesses, families, and legacies.
Together, our team provides clarity when markets feel uncertain, structure when emotions run high, and confidence when decisions matter most.
If you are looking for a grain marketing partner who understands your local market and is committed to your success, we invite you to connect with us.
Reach out through our contact page to learn more about Exceed Grain Marketing and get connected with your local advisor.
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