Chris A. Selness
Director/Board Member at Comco Manufacturing Ltd.
Profile
Chris Selness serves as Vice President for SaskWorks Venture Fund Inc. Mr. Selness has spent over 16 years in the private equity industry at PFM and Crown Capital Partners, in addition to a vast array of experience working within the investment field for over 25 years.
Mr. Selness was previously an executive of Crown Life Insurance Company and Canada Life Assurance Company, playing an integral role in the transition of Canada Life’s acquisition of Crown Life.
Mr. Selness is actively involved, and holds directorships in a number of PFM’s portfolio companies, particularly those within the agricultural sector where he possesses an intimate knowledge.
Mr. Selness is the President and CEO of TopSoil Farm Land Management and TopSoil II Farm Land Management which manages farm land in Saskatchewan for individual and institutional investors.
Chris A. Selness active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
PFM Capital, Inc.
 PFM Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance PFM Capital, Inc. (PFM Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Randy Beattie. The firm is headquartered in Regina, Canada. | Private Equity Investor | 30/06/2005 |
Premium Spray Products, Inc.
 Premium Spray Products, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Premium Spray Products, Inc. manufactures spray polyurethane foam products for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Its products include trailer rigs, spray foam roofing systems, industrial coatings, secondary containment, parts, equipment, mold release, Graco brochures and manuals. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Regina, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 27/10/2009 |
Comco Manufacturing Ltd.
 Comco Manufacturing Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Comco Manufacturing Ltd. provides automation solutions for the grain handling industry. Its solutions include facility automation/HELM and electrical panels. The firm applications include feed mills and grain facilities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Prairie Hog Production, Inc.
 Prairie Hog Production, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Prairie Hog Production, Inc. owns and operates hog production facilities. The company is headquartered in Regina, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Chris A. Selness
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CROWN CAPITAL PARTNERS INC. | Private Equity Investor | 29/06/2005 |
Crown Life Insurance Co.
 Crown Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., Crown Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance. The company is based in Buffalo, NY. The company was founded in 1900. D. Allen Loney has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/12/2002 |
Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc.
 Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Chris A. Selness
| University of British Columbia | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Saskatchewan | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| CROWN CAPITAL PARTNERS INC. | Finance |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Finance |
| Private companies | 6 |
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PFM Capital, Inc.
PFM Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance PFM Capital, Inc. (PFM Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Randy Beattie. The firm is headquartered in Regina, Canada. | Finance |
Crown Life Insurance Co.
Crown Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Power Financial Corp., Crown Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance. The company is based in Buffalo, NY. The company was founded in 1900. D. Allen Loney has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Finance |
Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc.
Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients. | Finance |
Premium Spray Products, Inc.
Premium Spray Products, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Premium Spray Products, Inc. manufactures spray polyurethane foam products for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Its products include trailer rigs, spray foam roofing systems, industrial coatings, secondary containment, parts, equipment, mold release, Graco brochures and manuals. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Regina, Canada. | Process Industries |
Comco Manufacturing Ltd.
Comco Manufacturing Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Comco Manufacturing Ltd. provides automation solutions for the grain handling industry. Its solutions include facility automation/HELM and electrical panels. The firm applications include feed mills and grain facilities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
Prairie Hog Production, Inc.
Prairie Hog Production, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Prairie Hog Production, Inc. owns and operates hog production facilities. The company is headquartered in Regina, Canada. | Process Industries |
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