Family-Owned, 4 Generations
Family-Owned, 4 Generations
Owner / Sales Manager
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Owner / Sales Manager
Jason Semler is 4th generation on this farm. Starting his career at 6 years old picking rocks, He became the grain buyer for the grain company in 2009 and soon took over management of the grain side. In 2018 he initiated the truck/equipment sales branch and has since lead operations as sales manager. Jason is a licensed journeyman mechanic and has a passion for buying and selling heavy equipment.
Salesman
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Salesman
Born and raised near Barrhead, Lance started his career as a mechanic in Edmonton, rebuilding diesel engines for 24 years. He then managed a truck wash for 5 years. Lance continues to run his family farm that he grew up on.
Finance
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Finance
Markus helps customers secure financing for equipment purchased at Semlers — or even elsewhere. He joined Semlers in 2012 as a truck driver, transitioned to Grain Buyer in 2017, and moved into administration in 2019. In 2025, Markus stepped into his current finance role, where his diverse background and hands-on industry experience make him a perfect fit.
Administration
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Administration
Jen Kerstane joined operations in 2012 as administrator in accounts receivables and payables. She also works with financers and customers, aiding in the completion of sales/purchases.
Technical Operations Manager
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Technical Operations Manager
Jake began his career as a roofer and spent several years in building maintenance, where he gained extensive experience in the industry. Over the years, he expanded his expertise to include related sales and management roles. At Semlers, Jake oversees building maintenance operations, trades, and addresses the day-to-day operational challenges that ensure the company's facilities run smoothly. His diverse background and hands-on experience make him a key asset to the team.
Parts Manager
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Parts Manager
Stefan began working at Semler Farms in 2018 as a mechanic. In 2020 moved to parts, and is now parts manager. Stefan ensures all required parts and projects are moving efficiently and ordered on time.
On-Road Foreman
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On-Road Foreman
Isaak joined the company in January 2023. Isaak’s entire career has been focused on the repair of trucks and equipment. Before joining Semler Farms, he spent 10 years at Kenworth as a tech and 5 years as foreman.
Off-Road Foreman
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Off-Road Foreman
Tyler is our Off-Road Foreman and a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician with over 12 years of industry experience. He spent 5 years with North American Construction Group, working on major mine sites like Suncor, Syncrude, Aurora, Fort Hills, and Kearl Lake. From water pumps to 797 haul trucks, Tyler brings expert knowledge and hands-on skill to every job.
Paint Shop
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Paint Shop Manager
Laz Obu joined the company in 2021. Laz has spent his entire career in painting. He started in automotive and moved to industrial sandblasting and painting. Laz spent many years working for the auction companies in their painting division and then started his own company doing residential and commercial painting. Laz started with Semler Farms, initially being the only sandblaster/painter, but as the company has grown, is now foreman over the painting division.
Polish Bay Manager
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Polish Bay Manager
As the Polish Bay Manager at Semler's, Brent brings a meticulous eye for detail and a deep commitment to quality. His dedication ensures every truck that passes through his bay leaves with a flawless, high-gloss finish. Brent's precision and pride in his work consistently elevate the final presentation of our equipment, making sure each unit reflects the high standards Semler's is known for.
Customer relations
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Customer Relations
Lorne is 3rd generation on this farm. Still actively involved on the farming side, Lorne enjoys to tend to the crops, and work as a key advisor to the management team, and a contributor to customer relations.
Grain Merchant
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Grain Merchant
Pieter Van Dasselaar joined the team in April 2019 with over three decades of grain industry experience. With many years spent between the grain industry and construction, Pieter’s knowledge of and experience has proven a great asset as he manages construction projects on Semler Farms while buying and selling grain to customers.
Parts Delivery
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Parts Delivery
Chris, originally from Quebec, joined Semler’s in January 2022 as Grain Merchant and Logistics Coordinator for the grain operations, ensuring trucks ran smoothly and on schedule. As the company evolved, so did Chris’s role. He has since transitioned into Parts Delivery, stepping in where needed most. Chris enjoys meeting new customers every day and takes pride in providing reliable, friendly service across the region.
