Melissa Smith is the QA and Seed Certification Manager at HyTech. She holds B.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology from the University of Lethbridge and brings over 20 years experience in quality assurance and production experience. Melissa has a proven track record in process improvement and optimization and her expertise in working with regulatory bodies ensures that HyTech’s production meet and exceed industry standards. Her commitment to excellence and her collaborative approach enhances HyTech’s QMS systems at all levels. Outside of work she can be found either riding her horse, coaching other equestrians or on the golf course.
Melissa Smith is the QA and Seed Certification Manager at HyTech. She holds B.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology from the University of Lethbridge and brings over 20 years experience in quality assurance and production experience. Melissa has a proven track record in process improvement and optimization and her expertise in working with regulatory bodies ensures that HyTech’s production meet and exceed industry standards. Her commitment to excellence and her collaborative approach enhances HyTech’s QMS systems at all levels. Outside of work she can be found either riding her horse, coaching other equestrians or on the golf course.
Brian McNaughton is the founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of HyTech Production Ltd. Brian has been an innovative leader in the seed industry since 1985, pioneering many processes and methods now standard throughout the industry. Brian is a specialist in seed production process, facility and field operations, his project management experience is international, including the successful startup of HyTech Chile in 2006.
Cameron Van Roon is the Co-Chief Executive Officer at HyTech Production Ltd. since August 2022. Cam grew up on a Southern Alberta farm and retired from a leadership role with Lethbridge Police Service after a rewarding 25-year career. Cam is passionate about leading and developing teams, building culture, and establishing meaningful relationships inside and outside of HyTech.
Kevin McNaughton is the Chief Operating Officer – Field Production for HyTech Production Ltd. All seed production activities performed by HyTech fall under Kevin’s area of responsibility. Kevin began his career in hybrid canola backpack spraying field bindweed in 2001 and since then, has played a role in all areas of Hybrid Canola Production including parent seed increases, quality assurance, treating & packaging, and large-scale hybrid production.
Scott Horner is Chief Commercial Officer of HyTech Production Ltd., holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and is a recognized Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.). Scott joined HyTech in 2001 and has focused on customer relationship management and business development.
Cristina Alucema is the General Manager of HyTech Production in Chile. All activities performed in Chile fall under Cristina’s area of responsibility. Cristina joined HyTech in 2007. Over the years, as the business has grown, she has assumed many new duties and responsibilities which include Admin, Finance, HR and Logistics among others.
Bradley Martin is the Parent Seed Manager at HyTech Production Ltd. with over 15 years of experience working internationally. He is a proud alumnus of St. Francais Xavier and UC Davis who has developed a robust working knowledge of chemistry, genetics and plant breeding.
Dallas is the seed production manager for the United States and Chile productions based out of Kimberley British Columbia. Dallas started with HyTech Production Ltd. in the spring of 2008 while completing his bachelor’s of science degree at the University of Lethbridge.
Kimiko is the Parent Seed Facility & Plots Manager based in Lethbridge, Alberta, where she graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She began her career with HyTech Production in 2003 when she was hired to manage the Lethbridge Parent Seed Evaluation site and oversee the Quality Assurance program.
Mike is the Canadian Seed Production Manager based in Southern Alberta. Mike graduated from Lethbridge College with a dual diploma in Agricultural Technology. He started his career in 2011 producing parent seed, then moved on to produce certified hybrid canola seed in 2016.
Nicolas is the Production Manager for HyTech Production Chile, based in Chillan. Nicolas graduated as an agronomist engineer in 2008 from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and since that year has worked in seed production in different crops both parental and hybrid seed.
