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Debbie Thompson, EdD

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President & CEO at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
📍 Olds, Alberta, Canada

Cherie Copithorne-Barnes is the CEO of CL Ranches, a fourth-generation family operation in Alberta. A key figure in Canadian agriculture, she serves as 2nd Vice Chair for The Calgary Stampede and on the Board of Governors for Olds College. Her work focuses on sustainable beef production and agri-food innovation.

As a passionate "agri-food storyteller, " she champions local food, community investment, and connecting consumers with producers. Her interests extend internationally, with seven years of experience as a rancher, packer, and meat trader in Uruguay. She actively promotes community-focused events, including local food and wine pairings.

She was the founding Chair of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, instrumental in developing Canadas national standards.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Olds, Alberta, Canada
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Sustainable Beef
As the founding chair of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, she is a leading advocate for establishing and promoting sustainable practices in the beef industry.
Agri-Food Storytelling
She identifies as an 'agri-food storyteller, ' using her platform to promote local food, producers, and community-focused agricultural events to better connect consumers with their food source.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
President & CEO
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
8-2024 - 4-2025
Interim President
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
8-2017 - 10-2024
Vice President, Academic (& Student Experience 2017-2023)
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
8-2015 - 8-2017
Vice President, Student & Support Services
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
1-2014 - 8-2015
Dean, Animal Sciences & Horticulture
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
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Debbie Thompson – Faculty Profile, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. Featured in Olds College (official website)
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Education
5-2021 - 10-2024
Doctor of Education - EdD
National University
2004 - 2006
Master's degree
Royal Roads University
1988 - 1992
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
University of Calgary
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