Board of Directors / Senior Management Team / Officers

Senior Management Team

Agrium’s management team is comprised of experienced professionals committed to a proactive style which is both responsive to opportunity and balanced towards risk and reward. The management team also believes that responsibility and accountability should rest with the individual when possible and should be delegated to the level in the organization best suited to the situation.

Management also believes in a structured approach to risk management that encompasses a broad framework of corporate, market, operational, financial, competitive and environmental risks. Hedging techniques, insurance and other tools are used to mitigate those risks on a continuous basis.

Mr. Wilson joined Agrium in 2000 following a 25-year executive management career in the chemical industry. His most recent position, prior to joining Agrium, was President , Methanol, and Executive Vice President with Methanex Corporation.

Mr. Waterman joined Agrium in 2000, bringing more than 25 years' experience as a financial executive. Prior to joining Agrium, Mr. Waterman was the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Talisman Energy Inc.

Richard L. Gearheard
B.S. (Accounting), CPA
Senior Vice President,
Agrium &
President,
Retail

Mr. Gearheard has worked for Agrium and its predecessor companies across North America for more than 30 years. He was the Chief Financial Officer of Crop Production Services, Inc. and Northwest Vice President for Western Farm Service, Inc.

Mr. Wilkinson joined Agrium in 1996 and has since held positions of increasing responsibility. Mr. Wilkinson has over 25 years' engineering, operations and business management experience within the petrochemical industry. 

James M. Grossett
B.A.
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources

Mr. Grossett joined Agrium in 2002. He brings over 25 years experience as a human resource executive both in North America and internationally. Previously, he was Senior Vice President, Human Resources for both Molson Inc. and Coca-Cola Beverages, Ltd.

Ms. O’Donoghue joined Agrium in 1999. She formerly practiced corporate and securities litigation as a partner with the law firm Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.

Mr. Mittag joined Agrium in 2005. He brings over 24 years experience in business development, investment banking and corporate business. Prior to joining Agrium, he was President and CFO as well as co-founder of Rockland Capital Partners.

Mr. Freeman joined Agrium in 1993 following an 18-year career in the treasury, finance and accounting areas of major Canadian corporations.

Angela Lekatsas
B. Comm., CA, CPA
(Illinois)
Vice President &
Corporate Controller

Ms. Lekatsas joined Agrium in 2003. She brings over 18 years of financial and management experience. Prior to joining Agrium, Angela was a Senior Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP in their Assurance and Advisory practice.

Mr. Tworek joined Agrium in 1996, and brings more than 25 years experience in the fertilizer and petrochemical industries, including positions with Viridian Fertilizers Limited and Esso/Exxon.

Mr. Helash joined Agrium in 1996. He has over 14 years of progressive experience in fertilizer sales and marketing both in North America and internationally. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI).

Mr. Dyer joined Agrium in 1996, and has held progressively senior positions in manufacturing, marketing and most recently business development.

Mr. Boycott joined Agrium in June of 2003 as General Manager for Kenai Nitrogen Operations (KNO). He has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout his 19 years in the oil industry.