Wayne Gale serves as President & CEO of Stokes Seeds – the largest international distributor in Canada, and tenth largest in North America, of high quality vegetable, flower and herb seed. Wayne is a leader in the seed industry, having served in a number of high profile positions, including: President of the Canadian Seed Trade Association, Regional VP of ASTA, President of the All American Selection Garden Trade Association, and as a board member of the Canadian Seed Institute. Wayne is currently the Second Vice Chair of the American Seed Trade Association and President of the First - the Seed Foundation.