Brian Kinniburgh - Owner/Ag-Pilot
The Kinniburgh families association with aerial application dates back to 1952. Brian's father Scott, and Uncles Jack, and Ring, established Kinniburgh Spray Service, an aerial crop spraying company located on the family farm at Purple Springs Alberta.
Brian began working for the company at age 12 as a mixer/loader, and achieved his private pilot license at 17.
He has been an aerial applicator since 1976.
Brian is the Past President of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association and the Alberta Aerial Applicators Association.
He received the CAAA Award of Excellence in 1996. The award recognizes an individuals contribution to the betterment of agricultural aviation in Canada.
Mark Kinniburgh - Operations Manager/Ag-Pilot
Mark began working for his grandfather at the age of 12 mixing/loading airplanes.
Today, he is responsible for the day to day operations at F.C.A., as well as flying our Cessna Ag-Truck.
Mark graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1997.
In 1998, he earned his Private Pilot's License. He has since earned his Commercial, and Multi-Instrument Rating.
Mark's hobbies include weight training, and playing guitar.
He is first vice-president of the Alberta Aerial Applicators Association.
Shari Kinniburgh - Owner/Office Manager
Shari and Brian celebrate 39 years of marriage in September of this year.
Prior to taking over as office manager of F.C.A. in 1997, Shari was a dental assistant for 19 years. She was known for putting nervous patients at ease with her friendly and sincere demeanor.
Shari is the heart and soul of this company. Her eternal optimism and warm personality keeps both our customers and staff in high spirits.
Shari is a past president of the Women of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association.
In our off season, Shari enjoys volunteering at the Sunshine Lodge.
Jennifer Spence - Receptionist
Jen began working for her grandfather, Scott, at age 14 mixing/loading spray planes.
She graduated from Lethbridge Community College as an Information Specialist in May 1997.
Jen immediately put her skills to work for F.C.A. She has since moved to Bonnyville, Alberta, with husband James and sons, Ethan and Evan, and still plays an important role in our business throughout the summer season.
Jen started her training for her Private Pilot's License a couple of years ago, and hopes to complete this project in the not too distant future.
She is the past President of the Women of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association.
Her hobbies include photography, and scrap booking in her spare time.
Ethan David - 4th Generation Ag-Pilot??
Ethan was born on the 5th day of the 5th month, of 2005.
Smart as a whip and full of energy, his interests include coloring, nature, music, and of course, airplanes. His special talent, though, is convincing his Uncle Mark to play 'airplane' as much and as often as he'd like during his visits to Drumheller. It takes Uncle about a full week of recovery everytime Ethan leaves.
Mark's just happy he has an interest in airplanes....he's hoping this secures a loader for him in about ten year's time!
Evan Alexander - also 4th Generation Ag-Pilot??
Evan was born February 27, 2008.
Though he's just started to laugh, he mastered the art of melting everyone's heart from day one.
Uncle Mark is hoping he'll also take an interest in airplanes like his big brother Ethan....after all, two loaders are always better than one!
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