Pam Charlton
General Manager
Pam has been part of the dairy industry for the past 24 years, operating Elm Bend Farms as a family operation involving her mother-in-law, husband and four daughters. They are a 100 percent homebred herd located in Brant County, that actively participates in local dairy shows and 4-H events. Pam brings with her over 20 years of experience in program delivery, producer education and community involvement through her work with Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Holstein Canada, and Brant 4-H. Pam is also a graduate of University of Guelph, Hons BSc (Environmental Sciences). She feels strongly about the importance of supporting our youth and equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate their way to becoming producers and leaders for tomorrow.
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VACANT
Communications Coordinator
You have a creative mind, pay attention to detail and enjoy learning and writing people’s stories. You are passionate about the dairy industry and inspired by the people who work in it. You make managing multiple tasks and projects look easy. You organize and prioritize your work efficiently and meet deadlines. You are a productive and driven independent worker, and tackle challenges head on. You enjoy the connections of teamwork, networking, and social media and you naturally stay connected from wherever you are.
In this role, YOU WILL:
• Coordinate and oversee the production of The Link magazine, published four times per year, including editing and distribution.
• Source story ideas, cover options, write stories, provide event coverage.
• Cooperate with contract designers, sales team and vendors for publication.
• Work with team members to maintain website and coordinate social media.
• Assist with branch and youth events and prepare press releases, reports, recognitions and other print material as needed.
If this interests you, please reach out with your resume.
Send to pamcharlton@ontario.holstein.ca
Martina Arth
Office Manager
Martina grew up on a Jersey farm in Jerseyville, ON and is a graduate of the University of Guelph BSc. Agr. (Animal Science) program. She has maintained a connection to the dairy industry in numerous capacities both as a volunteer and throughout her career. She has been a 4-H leader for over 30 years, is the Ancaster Fair Cattle Committee Chair, a long-time committee member of the Ontario Spring Discovery show and now is the Office Manager at Holstein Ontario. Martina has volunteered on numerous committees and boards and has many years of bookkeeping and administrative experience.
Martina and her husband, Andy, have three grown children: Jakob, Rebecca and Michael. They enjoy country living on their small hobby farm in Jerseyville where they raise and show Haflinger Horses.
Shelley Barfoot O'Neill
Branch & Event Support Admin
Born and raised on Kenarbara Farms in Northern Grey County, Shelley was actively involved in working on her family’s purebred Holstein Farm along with her parents Ken and Barb Barfoot, who were very involved with showing and the 4-H program in Grey County. After attending the University of Guelph Diploma program, she worked at the Holstein Journal and continued her passion for the Holstein Breed. Shelley has been involved in the Not-for-Profit Sector for over 35 years, mostly in membership and program delivery. Shelley and her husband Brian reside near Kleinburg, where Brian has worked for Quality Holsteins for over 37 years. They have two sons, Adam and daughter in law Liz, and Shea, who are very involved in 4-H, showing and agriculture. They are proud grandparents to 7 grandsons. Shelley has been a 4-H leader for over 30 years, volunteering on many local and regional committees, including the TD Classic and RAWF Jr Sheep Show, Inter County Judging and The Grey County 4-H Showdown. Besides her passion for 4-H and dairy cattle, she enjoys spending time with her Jack Russell Kody and cheering on her favourite sports teams.
