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Five questions with Gorana Brown Long service
milestones
It’s hard to pinpoint one thing; I have had
the extreme privilege to work on many
exciting projects with exceptional teams Congratulations to the following
during my years at Viterra. Some of the employees who achieved significant
notable projects include the launch of milestones at Viterra between
myViterra Alerts and the Delivery Booking September 1 - December 31, 2024. Thank
calendar; the initial GrainSuite offering you for your continued dedication and
which featured vessel management service!
capabilities and then went on to expand 45 YEARS
to many more areas including logistics,
finance, and marketing; the integration Darcy Cramb, Head Cleanerperson at
What is your role with Viterra and how of our business data with Salesforce (aka Cascadia Terminal
Scott Jordison, Facility Assistant II in
long have you been part of the team? C360), and many more. Tisdale, SK
I have been a part of Viterra’s IT team for What do you like best about working at Brenda McDonald, Accounting Clerk in
almost 9 years. I have been in my current Viterra? Regina Office
role as Team Lead of our amazing .NET I am very fortunate to work with a very Stephen Sutton, Dockperson at Cascadia
software developers for 2 years. talented and knowledgeable team that Terminal
I received my Bachelor of Science degree makes coming to work every day feel James Tait, Pellet Plant Operator at
in Computer Science from University more like ‘teamwork makes the dream Cascadia Terminal
of Regina and worked for a small music work’ and less like ‘I’m just here for the
publishing company in Ontario as the sole coffee.’ One thing is for sure when you are 35 YEARS
IT resource for few years afterwards. I working at Viterra – change is constant. Kirk Olson, Customer Account
moved back to Regina to work for a local We are continuously looking for ways Representative in Melfort, SK
tech company for about 7 years before to improve, automate, and streamline
Viterra decided they’d take me on in processes, especially within IT. 30 YEARS
2016. I guess they figured, 'Why not have What do you like to do in your spare Brad Flavel, Territory Manager
someone who knows both tech and how time? Joe Marklund, Operations Supervisor at
to survive a Regina winter?' In my spare time I moonlight as a Cascadia Terminal
What are some of your responsibilities? chauffeur for my kids, driving them to Kevin Mason, Manager, Engineering &
My team and I typically work on their various sports and social events. Project Management in Winnipeg, MB
GrainSuite-related enhancements and When I’m not chauffeuring, I stay active Darrin Wills, Panel Control Operator
projects that come to us directly from by playing indoor volleyball in winter and Chargehand at Cascadia Terminal
the business; or as part of regulatory beach volleyball in summer. I’m also a big Denis Wilson, Manager, Marine
changes; or code, technology, and fan of podcasts and audiobooks, mostly Transportation in Regina Office
security improvements, etc. Most so I can pretend I’m learning something
recently we have been busy with Project while relaxing. I speak multiple languages: 25 YEARS
Yellowstone (Gavilon’s integration into English, Serbian, and some German, and I Robert King Facility Assistant II in
Viterra’s business systems), as well as love to travel! I’ve passed my wanderlust Brandon, MB
SOX compliance in preparation for the onto my kids, which is great until they Sean McCorrister, Assistant Manager in
Bunge merger. start demanding we take spontaneous Boissevain, MB
trips to ‘that one place they saw on TikTok.’
What work accomplishment are you
most proud of?
Viterra x Bunge integration update
We’ve made significant progress in our regulatory approvals and close our to everyone who has been involved in the
integration planning with respect to our deal, which we anticipate will happen integration planning process so far.
merger with Bunge. Day one readiness in early 2025. In the meantime, please If you have any integration related
plans are complete, and we look forward manage your Viterra branded inventory questions, please refer to the Viterra x
to a smooth transition on legal day one accordingly, including stationery, Bunge section on OurPlace or contact
and beyond. This includes a rebranding cheque stocks, promo materials etc., integrationteam@viterra.com.
plan that will be implemented in phases and refrain from ordering new items
once we receive our outstanding unless absolutely necessary. Thank you
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