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 the 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.  

Source: Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 13, 2026 news release