About Us
About Norstar Agriculture
Meet Our Team
Ryan Stevenson MEng
Red Deer, Alberta
Ryan grew up in rural Central Alberta and has primarily been involved in the natural resource sector focused on engineering and operations in various capacities. Ryan holds a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from Stanford University which he completed in 2005. Ryan joined the Norstar Team in October 2023 as a sales rep for Alberta. Ryan compliments the team by bringing technical and business expertise across multiple industries supporting the agricultural community. Ryan is passionate about the outdoors – hunting, fishing, skiing and golf. Ryan has been involved in the equestrian and competition hunting lab industry across Canada and the US for more than 30 years.
Contact Info:Phone: +1 780-818-4299
Email: [email protected]
Brent Adnam B.S.A A.ag
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Brent grew up on a farm 4 miles east of Rosetown, SK. After high school he moved to
Weyburn, SK to work on a grain farm with his brother-in-law. Since graduating from the
University of Saskatchewan in 2012 Brent has worked in the agriculture industry, the
past eight years being with agricultural tech company. Brent started with the Norstar
team in February 2023 and enjoys working with a fast-growing, innovative company.
Brent is a Montreal Canadiens fan and in his spare time he enjoys all sports, traveling,
camping, going to his cabin, and spending time with family and friends.
Phone: +1 306-850-0370
Email:[email protected]
Roya Faramarzi, M.Sc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Roya grew up with a deep appreciation for agriculture, which led her to pursue advanced studies in soil science and land management.
She holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Soil Science from the University of Alberta and another M.Sc. in Agricultural Soil Physics from Tarbiat Modares University. With extensive experience in soil health, crop management, and
water-use efficiency, Roya has conducted field research across Alberta and beyond. She is passionate about sustainable agriculture and supporting farmers with practical, science-based solutions. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, hiking, spending time with friends and family,
and volunteering.
Email: [email protected]
Courtney Mueller B.Sc.
Westlock, Alberta
Courtney grew up on a mixed operation farm North of Clyde Alberta, where her passion for the agriculture industry is rooted. She achieved her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Alberta in 2020, majoring in Sustainable Agriculture. She joined the Norstar team in September 2023. In her spare time, she enjoys helping on her family farm, gardening, and spending time with her many pets.
Contact Info:Phone: +1 780-996-7718
Email: [email protected]
Vicki McMillan BSc. Ag.
Wainwright, AB
Vicki grew up on a mixed farming operation in east-central Alberta, where her love for agriculture and animals began. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1998 and went on to work in agriculture sales and marketing with crop input companies. Vicki then transitioned into the financial side of agriculture, becoming an Ag Lender helping farmers secure financing. Vicki is passionate about the 4-H program where she was a member for many years and now gives back as a leader for a 4-H Equine club guiding younger members and fostering teamwork. Passionate about horses, Vicki enjoys horseback riding, fishing, camping, skiing, and curling, always staying connected to the outdoors and the agricultural community that shaped her life.
Contact Info:
Phone: +1 (780) 842-0430
Email: [email protected]
Verne Klassen
Peace Region, Alberta
Verne grew up on a mixed farming operation in the South Peace District near Debolt Alberta, where his passion for livestock, agriculture, and soil management began. He left the farm to spread his wings and dove into project management for a number of years.
During those years, he got his PMP at NAIT and joined the Board of Directors within the CHBA. Unable to squash his passion for agriculture and soil nutrition and management, he pivoted in 2015 back into agriculture, working at a couple of large farms. He leveraged the skills gained from project management and started into sales, selling equipment and soil amendments for Replenish Nutrients. Along with this, he started custom fertilizer and lime spreading and performed soil and tissue samples across Alberta.
He is currently working on his certification as an Agronomist and CCA. A few of Verne’s hobbies include a passion for tree health and growth, long-distance motorcycling, and, most of all, quality time with friends and family.
Contact Info:Phone: +1 825-967-5444
Email: [email protected]
Payton Kirkness B.S.A. S.S.
Stettler, Alberta
Payton grew up in Stettler, Alberta. She achieved her diploma in Land Reclamation from Lakeland College in 2020, where she found her passion for soil health. She continued her education and achieved her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Soil Science from the University of Saskatchewan in 2023. She is eager to learn about the ever-changing agricultural industry and to create relationships within her farming community. She joined the Norstar team in May 2023. Payton's career focused on the University of Alberta CKD plot and commercial trials. In August, she became the sales representative based out of Stettler, Alberta. In her spare time, she enjoys staying at her cabin in Saskatchewan, as well as spending time with her family and friends, however, most of all her dog Lenny.
Contact Info:Phone: +1 403-323-1007
Email:[email protected]
