Wayne Gale
President
Stokes Seeds

Wayne Gale's grandfather purchased the Canadian arm of the original Stokes Seed Company in 1934. Since then, the Gales have built Stokes Seeds into an international distributor of high quality vegetable and flower seed. Wayne was first introduced to the family business when he was 10 years old and started working at the company’s research farm. After graduting from university, Wayne joined Ottawa-based DMR & Associates, one of Canada’s largest data processing consulting firms. In 1983, Wayne moved back home to join the family business. At Stokes Seeds, he has held the position of Data Processing Manager, Controller, Distribution Manager and now President. He has served as President of the Canadian Seed Trade Association, two terms as a Regional Vice-President of the American Seed Trade Association, President of the All American Selection (a garden trade association), Chair of ASTA Legal & Legislative Concerns committee, and as a board member of the Canadian Seed Institute.