Daniel Heaney has been an acting Board member since 2017. Dan has worked for more than 30 years on various aspects of sustainable agriculture including manure management in crop production systems. Over his career Dan has been a member of the academic staff at the University of Alberta and a research leader with Alberta Agriculture as well as holding several senior executive positions in private industry. He has served on various not for profit and corporate boards.

Dan holds a doctorate in soil science from the University of Alberta as well as designations as a professional agrologist and certified crop advisor.