TARA STERKEN
Head of Marketing & Business Development
Tara brings 15+ years of lending experience to the Glengarry family. Having worked in a ‘big 5’ bank, a credit union and in the broker space, she understands the limitations of institutional lending when it comes to agriculture.
Tara owns and operates a small livestock farm in Southwestern Ontario and is an active 4-H leader in her community. Her passion for agriculture, finance and real estate all come together to provide an educational and supportive approach to business development. Tara is also a licensed mortgage broker.
RIC LUIMES
Credit Manager & CRO
Ric grew up on a farm, studied agriculture and business after high school, and has worked in agriculture and agri-business his entire career. He adds a strong knowledge base in Western Canadian agriculture to the team and has experience in agronomics, commodities trading, and farmland investment.
In addition to his role with Glengarry Farm Finance, Ric and his brother farm 14,000 acres near Kindersley, Saskatchewan.
SARI HAIB
Credit Operations Manager
Sari is a dedicated finance professional with a passion for operational excellence. His expertise in software combined with a background in agricultural underwriting and credit analysis provides the broad foundation of knowledge to oversee the servicing initiative at Glengarry, and lead any project that comes his way. Combining education, experience and enthusiasm from a background in science, technology, and a firm understanding of our organizational goals, Sari always finds a way to improve process and efficiency wherever he can. A dependable team player, he approaches each decision with care—blending financial knowledge with a genuine focus on people, teamwork, and investment in Glengarry’s success.
KARA HOEVING
Credit Analyst
With over 15 years of financial experience, Kara specializes in providing lending solutions that truly align with the needs of farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners. Having worked closely with clients across Canada’s major banks, she brings a hands-on approach to supporting the unique financial journeys of those in the agricultural sector.
At Glengarry, Kara applies her expertise in credit analysis and risk assessment to help deliver sound lending decisions and sustainable financing strategies for Canadian farmers. Her approach blends financial knowledge with a practical understanding of the day-to-day realities of farming and ranching.
Outside of work, Kara is deeply involved in her rural community. She serves as an Equine 4-H leader and volunteers with the Alberta High School Rodeo Association.
Devon Van Nistelrooy
Credit Analyst
Devon brings 10 years of experience across financial analysis, financial advising, and broker development to Glengarry. He applies his expertise in credit assessment and risk evaluation to support sound lending decisions and sustainable financing solutions for Canadian farmers
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Raised on his family farm, where his father operated a cattle feedlot in southern Alberta, Devon gained a strong, practical understanding of agriculture from an early age. This background allows him to combine solid financial acumen with real-world knowledge of farming and ranching operations.
Devon is committed to helping producers access the financing they need to grow, succeed, and navigate the complex realities of today’s agricultural industry.
Mallory Fotheringham
Credit Analyst
Mallory grew up on a farm in Southwestern Manitoba before moving to Alberta to pursue post-secondary studies in agriculture and agribusiness. Holding a Diploma in Plant and Soil Sciences and a Degree in Agribusiness, Mallory combines technical crop and soil knowledge with a solid foundation in agricultural economics and business management. With experience in agronomy, sales, and finance, she understands both the field-level realities and the financial complexities of farming operations.
Mallory works closely with farm families and industry partners to provide practical, relationship-focused financing solutions. Guided by a common-sense approach and a commitment to long-term financial sustainability, she is dedicated to supporting Canadian producers as they navigate today’s challenges and build for the future.
ERNIE SCHROEDER
Consultant
Raised in the Ottawa Valley, Ernie graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Economics and Commerce and earned a CPA designation in 1997. After gaining experience across several industries, Ernie found a long-term professional home at BMO Bank of Montreal, where he developed a deep understanding of client needs and how to deliver practical, relationship-driven solutions.
Beginning as a Commercial Account Manager, Ernie built a strong foundation that led to senior leadership roles overseeing Commercial, Retail, and Private Banking teams across Eastern Ontario. These executive positions provided broad exposure to BMO’s core markets, including agriculture—an area where BMO has long been a leader. Leading the Eastern Ontario Agriculture team offered firsthand insight into the challenges farmers face and what it takes to turn opportunity into sustainable outcomes.
After retiring in May 2025, Ernie sought a meaningful way to continue contributing to a sector he knows well. Working with Glengarry provides that purpose, allowing him to apply his experience and continue to add value to Canadian agriculture.
LENDING TEAM
The external management team is comprised of members of Stormont Partners:
Greg is the founder of Stormont Partners, a real estate and infrastructure-focused merchant bank, and the CEO of Glengarry. Prior to forming Stormont in 2018, Greg ran Brookfield Financial's Canadian investment banking business and was part of the firm's global executive team. Greg has experience investing in most types of real assets and through public and private equity channels as well as private debt.
GREG KALIL
DAN CADEAU
Dan holds the position of Head of Portfolio Management at Glengarry.
Prior to joining the Stormont team, Dan spent five years in banking in a variety of functions, including treasury and real estate lending at TD and Meridian Bank. Dan is responsible for range of activities including general financial oversight, fundraising, financial planning and strategic research.
CHRIS CORBEIL
Chris is the Chief Financial Officer at Stormont and Glengarry.
Prior to joining the team, Chris spent ten years working in the investment management sector, holding senior finance roles at both a mortgage investment corporation and a hedge fund. His experience spans financial oversight, reporting, compliance, and supporting investment operations across multiple asset classes.
MORAY TAWSE
Moray is the co-founder and Executive Vice President and Secretary of First National Financial, a TSX-listed company and the largest non-bank mortgage lender in Canada. Moray directs the operations of all First National's commercial mortgage origination activities.
With over 30 years of experience in the real estate finance industry, Moray is one of Canada's leading experts on real estate and is often called upon to deliver keynote addresses at national real estate symposiums. Moray is a member of both the Advisory Board and the Investment Committee.
JEFF VANROBOYS
Jeff is a third generation farmer in southwestern Ontario, where his family operates one of the largest vegetable farms in the province. In addition to farming, Jeff's family has been lending to other farmers in Ontario since the 1960s.
Jeff is a former farm credit banker, having spent time at both Farm Credit Canada and TD Bank as a loan officer. At Glengarry, John serves on both the Advisory Board and the Investment Committee.
TOM KANEB
Tom is a private equity investor, the former General Partner of Avrio Capital, an Agri-business equity fund and a founding investor in Fieldless Farms, an environmental agricultural company. Tom's focus is as a strategic investor, where he is able to assist management of investee companies to meet growth and organizational development targets. Tom is involved in a variety of philanthropic activities focused on promotion of human rights and transparent government. Tom is a member of the Advisory Board and Investment Committee.
GREG KALIL
Greg is the founder of Stormont Partners, a real estate and infrastructure-focused merchant bank. Prior to forming Stormont in 2018, Greg ran Brookfield Financial's Canadian investment banking business and was part of the firm's global executive team. Greg has experience investing in most types of real assets and through public and private equity channels as well as private debt. Greg serves as a member of both the Advisory Board and the Investment Committee.
JOHN GEURTJENS
John brings more than 40 years of experience in the farm credit industry. During his tenure at Farm Credit Canada, he played a key role in the early development of the Commercial Agribusiness and Agri-food lending program in Ontario and later led the AgProduction team in the province. He also held national leadership roles focused on agricultural credit risk and enterprise risk management. Raised in Southern Ontario, John continues to operate a small cash crop farm. At Glengarry, he serves as an external member of the Investment Committee.
MEET OUR TEAM
The Glengarry team are experts in the agricultural lending sector and are supported by an external management team, advisory board, and investment committee, comprising seasoned industry and finance professionals.
