Employee Bio
Art Funk
Art is the owner and founder of Rolla Ag. He brings a life-time of agriculture experience with him. Art was raised on a farm in Southern Alberta, then farmed on his own in the Peace area. From farming he moved into agriculture retail as a Manager, before beginning his own venture in 1993. He has a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie is Art's wife and business partner. Her role involves much of the administrative duties. She also looks after Public Relations and Human Resources.
Sherri Gladysz
Sherri is the Office Administrator. Her duties include reception and bookkeeping. Her smiling face will be the first to welcome you when you come through our doors.
Brandon Funk
Brandon is developing his agronomic skills. He passed the Certified Crop Advisor exam in February 2010. This is the next step in his agronomy growth plan along with signing up with the Agri-Trend Associate Program. Brandon has stepped into Sales and also oversees the Crop Protection Division.
Stephen Funk
Stephen has signed on with the Agri-trend Associate program, where he will recieve intensive training to develope his agronomic skills and work towards attaining his CCA. Stephen is heading up our research program by developing and implementing a trial plot system to record all field trials we conduct. He looks after the GPS department and is moving into Sales.
Duncan MacWilliam
Duncan is the Operations Foreman and oversees the maintenance at Rolla Ag. His many years of experience have given him an intricate knowledge of the Operational side of Rolla Ag.
Nathan Derfler
Nathan works with Duncan in the Operations Division. Nathan's background in auto mechanics makes him a valued assistant to Duncan. He also assists in the Yard duties, maintaining the Fertilizer System and unloading trucks.