Curt Vossen President James Richardson International Limited

Major Donor Cabinet
The Major Donor Cabinet includes those individuals who are personally solicited and asked to contribute at the Major Donor level ($5,000 +). In 2007, the Major Donor campaign raised $3,569,050.

Mr. Vossen has more than 30 years experience in Canadian agriculture, holding a number of senior positions throughout his career. He is currently Chairman, Grain Insurance & Guarantee Company; Chairman, Prince Rupert Grain Co; Member and Senior Principal of the Western Grain Elevator Association; Director, Smart Park Development Corporation; and Director, Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. He is also actively involved in several other industry and community organizations. Curt Vossen joined the Richardson organization in 1995 as President, James Richardson International.

Education
Bachelor of Arts (English Honours), University of Saskatchewan, 1974
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics), University of Saskatchewan, 1976

Business and Professional History
President, James Richardson International Limited - March 1997
President, Grain Division, James Richardson & Sons, Limited 1995-1997
Various Regional & Marketing Management positions, latterly as Vice-President, Commodity Marketing Division, Cargill Limited 1976-1995

• Chairman, Board of Directors - Grain Insurance & Guarantee Company
• Chairman, Prince Rupert Grain Co.
• Director, Smart Park Development Corporation
• Member & Senior Principal, Western Grain Elevator Association
• Member, Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Advisory Committee
• Member, Rabobank International North American Agribusiness Advisory Board
• Trustee, Richardson Foundation Inc.
• Director, CentreVenture
• Past Chairman, Board of Trustees, United Way of Winnipeg
• Member, World President’s Organization (Manitoba Chapter & International Associate)
• Member, Business Council of Manitoba
• Director, St. Mary’s Academy Foundation