Jeffery B.
Executive in Residence at Foresight Canada- Claim this Profile
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Jeff Rucci, CMA
I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff for over a year. Jeff taught me many things about the livestock industry, leadership and strategy development. Jeff's positive attitude, open minded approach to all situations and passion for developing his employees, colleagues and friends, makes him an exceptional leader. Jeff always has the utmost respect for all individuals he is in contact with and operates with the highest level of ethics possible. Without reservation, I recommend taking advantage of an opportunity to work with Jeff.
Jeff Rucci, CMA
I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff for over a year. Jeff taught me many things about the livestock industry, leadership and strategy development. Jeff's positive attitude, open minded approach to all situations and passion for developing his employees, colleagues and friends, makes him an exceptional leader. Jeff always has the utmost respect for all individuals he is in contact with and operates with the highest level of ethics possible. Without reservation, I recommend taking advantage of an opportunity to work with Jeff.
Jeff Rucci, CMA
I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff for over a year. Jeff taught me many things about the livestock industry, leadership and strategy development. Jeff's positive attitude, open minded approach to all situations and passion for developing his employees, colleagues and friends, makes him an exceptional leader. Jeff always has the utmost respect for all individuals he is in contact with and operates with the highest level of ethics possible. Without reservation, I recommend taking advantage of an opportunity to work with Jeff.
Jeff Rucci, CMA
I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff for over a year. Jeff taught me many things about the livestock industry, leadership and strategy development. Jeff's positive attitude, open minded approach to all situations and passion for developing his employees, colleagues and friends, makes him an exceptional leader. Jeff always has the utmost respect for all individuals he is in contact with and operates with the highest level of ethics possible. Without reservation, I recommend taking advantage of an opportunity to work with Jeff.
Experience
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Foresight Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive in Residence
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Feb 2023 - Present
The Foresight team brings together a wealth of experience and expertise, working together to support the growth of cleantech in Canada. United by a shared passion for entrepreneurship, cleantech, and sustainability, our team drives collaboration and connection to transform Canada’s cleantech ecosystem The Foresight team brings together a wealth of experience and expertise, working together to support the growth of cleantech in Canada. United by a shared passion for entrepreneurship, cleantech, and sustainability, our team drives collaboration and connection to transform Canada’s cleantech ecosystem
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GrainBrain ™
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Co-Founder
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May 2022 - Present
GrainBrain is an agribusiness consultancy and market intelligence team. We are also builders of ML/AI tools and are consolidators of information that improves innovation destined for Ag customers. GrainBrain is an agribusiness consultancy and market intelligence team. We are also builders of ML/AI tools and are consolidators of information that improves innovation destined for Ag customers.
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Vantage Canada
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Canada
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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GM
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2020 - 2022
Vantage Canada is a National technology and professional services provider. Focused on Ag and Machinery technology products and support to dealers and producers across Canada. - Spearhead operations, sales and business development, strategic planning, full-cycle P&L, and overall leadership for the National Ag Technology retailer. Vantage Canada is a National technology and professional services provider. Focused on Ag and Machinery technology products and support to dealers and producers across Canada. - Spearhead operations, sales and business development, strategic planning, full-cycle P&L, and overall leadership for the National Ag Technology retailer.
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Cervus Equipment
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Canada
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Machinery Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Corporate Ag Technology Manager
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2018
Cervus Equipment is a Global John Deere and other OEM Dealership Network acquired by Brandt - Directed the Canadian and supported the Australia and New Zealand Ag Technology operations, sales and business development, full-cycle P&L, strategy, and marketing. Cervus Equipment is a Global John Deere and other OEM Dealership Network acquired by Brandt - Directed the Canadian and supported the Australia and New Zealand Ag Technology operations, sales and business development, full-cycle P&L, strategy, and marketing.
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Board Member
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2016 - 2018
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Rocky Mountain Equipment
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Canada
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Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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GM Ag Optimization and Technology
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2013 - 2016
RME is the largest Independent Dealer Of Case IH and CASE Construction Equipment In Canada. Operating Over 35 Dealerships Across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. - Spearhead the AOS division for all 35 locations. RME is the largest Independent Dealer Of Case IH and CASE Construction Equipment In Canada. Operating Over 35 Dealerships Across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. - Spearhead the AOS division for all 35 locations.
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Livestock Identification Services Ltd.
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Canada
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Ranching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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2012 - 2013
Livestock Identification Services Ltd. (LIS) is a not-for-profit and legislated organization that is responsible for providing livestock inspection services, maintaining a brand registry and administering the licensing of all livestock dealers in Alberta. - Directed the day-to-day operations and executive duties of the arms-length government agency. - Spearheaded the strategic planning and execution by engaging with the board, government leaders and industry. Livestock Identification Services Ltd. (LIS) is a not-for-profit and legislated organization that is responsible for providing livestock inspection services, maintaining a brand registry and administering the licensing of all livestock dealers in Alberta. - Directed the day-to-day operations and executive duties of the arms-length government agency. - Spearheaded the strategic planning and execution by engaging with the board, government leaders and industry.
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UFA
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Canada
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Farming
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400 - 500 Employee
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Manager Ag Market Strategy
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Proud to serve over 120,000 member-owners. Founded in 1909, UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic co-operatives and has grown from a small-scale local co-operative into an extensive commercial and retail operation. Proud to serve over 120,000 member-owners. Founded in 1909, UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic co-operatives and has grown from a small-scale local co-operative into an extensive commercial and retail operation.
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JBS USA
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Management
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2005 - 2010
Worked for Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in multiple roles as part of the ContiGroup Companies that later became part of JBS USA. Worked for Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in multiple roles as part of the ContiGroup Companies that later became part of JBS USA.
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Education
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Harvard Business School
Agribusiness -
The University of Lethbridge
Bachelor’s Degree, Agricultural Studies/Economics -
Regis University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy and Innovation -
Olds College
Associate's degree, Sustainable Range and Forage Management