Our board of directors

Representing Canadian dairy farmers from coast to coast and promoting their hard work is a wonderful honour for our board members. See how their personal histories are rooted in Canadian dairy and why producing the best possible milk holds a special place in their hearts.

The Executive

Mr. Pierre Lampron

President

The President of Dairy Farmers of Canada, Pierre Lampron, has been a dairy farmer since 1987, in Mauricie, Quebec.

Mr. David Wiens

Vice-President, MB

In July 2011, Mr. David Wiens was elected to the Executive Committee of Dairy Farmers of Canada.

Mr. Reint-Jan Dykstra

Director, NB

Born and educated in the Netherlands, Reint Jan moved to Canada in 1979 and became involved in the dairy industry early into his farming career.

Mr. Daniel Gobeil

Director, QC

Mr. Nick Thurler

Director, ON

Directors

Mr. Gerrit Damsteegt

Director, NS

Mrs. Bonnie den Haan

Director, ON

Mr. Albert Fledderus

Director, ON

Mr. Ed Friesen

Director, MB

Mr. Bruno Letendre

Director, QC

Since 1978, Mr. Bruno Letendre has owned a dairy farm in Saint-Georges-de-Windsor, Estrie, and has been a partner with his brother Georges since 1981. With an area of 500 crop acres, the farm has roughly 200 head.