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Sam Farris

Energizer · DISC type I
President at K+S Potash Canada
📍 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Sam Farris is the President of K+S Potash Canada, bringing over 23 years of experience in the potash industry to his role. A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with both bachelors and masters degrees in engineering, he now leads the companys major expansion at its Bethune mine.

A lifelong Saskatchewan resident, Sam lives in Regina with his wife and two sons. He enjoys taking family vacations to unique Canadian destinations where they engage in outdoor activities like camping, hiking, biking, and skiing. He is also actively involved in community and youth initiatives.

Interesting fact: He rose through the ranks at K+S Potash Canada over more than a decade, starting from manager-level roles to eventually become President of the company.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Personality Overview

How Sam shows up

Believer
Imaginative
Relationship Oriented

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Sam cares about

Mine Production Growth
He is leading the multi-year "Ramp-Up program" to significantly increase production capacity at the Bethune mine, calling it critically important for the company's future.
Sustainable Mining
He has publicly discussed the company's climate goals and the need to explore long-term energy alternatives, such as small modular reactors, to reduce environmental intensity.
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Career

Work history

7-2018 - 6-2024
President
K+S Potash Canada
5-2016 - 7-2018
Senior Vice President Operations
K+S Potash Canada
8-2011 - 5-2016
General Manager
K+S Potash Canada
In the press

Media appearances

Mr. Sam Farris succeeds Dr. Ulrich Lamp as President of K+S Potash Canada. Featured in K+S Potash Canada
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Mr. Sam Farris succeeds Dr. Ulrich Lamp as President of K+S Potash Canada. Featured in Mining.com
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Education
1-1997 - 10-1998
Master of Science - MS
University of Saskatchewan
9-1992 - 12-1996
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
University of Saskatchewan
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

I

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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