BioLiNE® Vision
At BioLiNE, we aspire to produce the highest quality products for invigorating plant and soil health. Our products consistently deliver healthier crops that generate higher yield and quality. Our formulations are founded on intense research and produced using innovative processing technologies. We are advancing the wide-spread adoption of our product line as a necessity for profitable and sustainable crop production. With a motivated and energetic team, we promote a positive and inclusive culture that puts our people and users of our technology first.
We are technology innovators, focused on providing advanced, science-based solutions for sustainable crop production.
We are dedicated to using proven scientific methods in the development of products that enhance crop yield, nutrition and health.
We promise value to our customers and ensure satisfaction through proactive engagement every step of the way.
Our History
BioLiNE® Corp. is a Canadian technology development company founded by Ray McDonald, a 45-year career veteran known for pioneering, developing and marketing technologies that help farmers improve crop production. For many years, Ray has been seeking technologies that improve the efficiency of nutrient and water utilization by plants. In 2016, Ray McDonald founded BioLiNE Corporation to develop and commercialize our technology and product formulations that are derived from it.
Meet Our Energetic Team
To lead the development and commercialization of our technology, we have assembled a talented team of industry experts with decades of experience in helping farmers get the most out of their crops.
Ray McDonald
Owner & President
Ray McDonald
Owner & President
Raised on a farm in Southwest Middlesex County, Ontario, I graduated from Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology in 1971. I began my 45-plus year career in the Canadian and U.S. agricultural community with United Cooperative in 1971. In 1976 I joined Scotch Fertilizers as a Manager. In 1981, I started a Crop Management company called Competitive Edge, based in Southwestern Ontario that grew to service 48,000 acres. In the mid-80s, I participated on the development committee for Stoller USA. It was during this association that CanGrow was started by a local group of farmers. I was instrumental in the product development and marketing of this company. I purchased CanGrow in 1999 and grew it into a stable and profitable business with a track record of providing superior product and services to our customers. In 2016, I was introduced to Mohammad Rahbari, and his innovative process for production of fulvic acid. Motivated by his energy and enthusiastic about the process, I incorporated Bioline Corp. with the goal of bringing superior quality bio-stimulants to market using his innovation.rmcdonald@biolinecorp.ca Mohammad Rahbari
EVP, Corporate Strategy
Mohammad Rahbari
EVP, Corporate Strategy
I have been managing the development and commercialization of innovations for more than 13 years. I graduated from Western University with a Bachelors (2001) and Masters (2005) in Chemical Engineering. Immediately after the completion of my Masters Degree, Dr. Zhu and I co-founded the Particle Technology Research Centre (PTRC) at Western University. For the next five years I served as the General Manager for the Centre. In 2008, I founded CENNATEK, a technology development company with a focus on innovations in bio-fuels and bio-products. In 2010, I joined the executive team at Entropex, a N.A. leading plastics recycling company as the Director of Technology Development. I managed the development, scale-up and implementation of a three-year, $34 million innovation. In 2014, I joined my team at CENNATEK on a full-time basis and raised $2 million towards the first prototype of our BioLiNE process in partnership with Highline Mushrooms. In 2016, I partnered with Ray McDonald in establishing BioLiNE Corp. with the objective to bring the BioLiNE technology to market. Today, I am leading an enthusiastic research team to innovate and improve our process, our products and the applications of our technology. I am passionate about our BioLiNE technology and its benefits to farming.mrahbari@biolinecorp.ca Eryn Cummings
Administrative Manager
Eryn Cummings
Administrative Manager
I was born and raised in Glencoe and continue to raise my family in the area. Before joining the BioLiNE team I worked in administration with Jackson Carson Inc and Dyer Brown LLP. I took some time to stay home with the three children my husband Mike Cummings and I had at the early ages and returned back to work-life when I joined the BioLiNE team in August 2016. I have always been an active, athletic and health conscious person who loves to spend time in the outdoors with my family and friend. I also enjoy traveling and have been figure skating for most of my life.ecummings@biolinecorp.ca John Fisher
Director, Product Innovation & Market Development
John Fisher
Director, Product Innovation & Market Development
I chose to join the BioLiNE team after retiring from my role at Stoller International. My 30-year career includes extensive experience working directly with renowned researchers to help them understand how to practically apply their discoveries at a grower level. As the company’s Director of Product Innovation & Market Development, I will focus on identifying market needs at the grower and distribution level. My success has come from my ability to leverage my knowledge of plant physiology, biochemistry, and nutrient interactions to help bridge the scientist to farmer gap. BioLiNE’s innovative approach of feeding plants on a cellular level is the way of the future. I am looking forward to applying my expertise to BioLiNE’s unique technology because I understands the potential benefits of this breakthrough technology to improve the quality and quantity of food grown by farmers. Toward the end of my career, I value the opportunity to work on sustainable agriculture innovations that will last well beyond my tenure. The technology that BioLiNE is developing is very positive for humanity and I take pride in having a part in that process.jfisher@biolinecorp.ca Johnny McRight
Market and Product Advisor
Johnny McRight
Market and Product Advisor
I graduated with my BSc (1973) and my MSc (1975) in Biology & Chemistry from the University of Mississippi. After graduation, I moved to Greenville, MS, and founded McRight Soil Testing, Inc. I was involved in introducing innovations to agriculture, growing our agronomy services, and developing our own products for growers. We pioneered the introduction of the concepts of biostimulants to our growers and by 1998, our products and formulations had done so well with growers that we changed our business model and converted from a retail service provider to a wholesale operation. Today, we operate as McRight Services, LLC and all products are labeled under the DeltAg Formulations name brand. Our product line is registered and distributed in forty-eight (48) states, Canada and several other countries overseas. At our location in Greenville we formulate, manufacture, label, package and ship all of the DeltAg products to our Distributors. We also provide product and crop nutrition training seminars annually to our dealers. These seminars include educational information on the fourteen DeltAg products along with basic crop nutrition. Dr. Julian Smith
Business Development Manager
Dr. Julian Smith
Business Development Manager
I am a veteran in the fluid fertilizer industry with more than thirty-years of experience serving in leadership roles with some of the most innovative fertilizer companies. I joined the BioLiNE team as the Business Development Manager, because I was impressed by the technology, and the potential opportunities it presented to formulators, retailers, and ultimately farmers. Throughout my due diligence I was impressed by the caliber of research, the focus on science, and the technical capacity of the BioLiNE team. Some of the highlights of my career include serving as the Director of Discovery & Innovation after serving as National Sales Director for Brandt Consolidated, Inc. Prior to joining Brandt, I was the Vice-President of Plant Nutrition at Loveland Industries (UAP), and the Vice-President of Environment and Agronomy at the J.R. Simplot Company. I attained my Ph.D. in small grains pathology and physiology from the University of Stirling, and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Botany from the University of Leeds. I moved from England to America in 1987 to serve as the Director of the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation and Vice-President of the National Fertilizer Solutions Association (NFSA). I served as Board Chair and still serve on the Board of Directors of the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation. I received the prestigious Fluid Fellow Award in 2012. I am also a widely published agricultural professional. Throughout my career I have been primarily concerned with plant nutrition and specialty products. jsmith@biolinecorp.ca 
Neil Batchelor
Sales and Marketing
Neil Batchelor
Sales and Marketing
I started my journey in Agriculture in 1991 in Southern Alberta when elevators were made of wood and canola had yet to become the King of Cash Flow in the West. I developed an early interest in Commodity Marketing and was soon holding sessions with local growers. I augmented that with a passion for agronomy and a talent for growing businesses. I have worked directly in every Prairie province as well as Eastern Canada, where I expanded and formalized my knowledge of agronomy and obtained my CCA certification in Ontario. More recently, I have been following the rising impact of soil health with great enthusiasm and interest. I am excited to be part of a technology that is at the cutting edge of plant and soil health. BioLiNE products are on the forefront of agronomy and are clearly generating some impressive profitability numbers for growers. Since my mission has always been building a better bottom line for growers, I am thrilled to see what our products are doing for growers. BioLiNE and it’s partner company CanGrow Crop Solutions offer an opportunity to work with first-class people – each and every one an expert in their role, who care about each other and what they are doing for growers, for sustainable agriculture, and for the future of the Ag industry. We do not know all the possibilities that may comeforth from this technology but we are going to have a pile of fun finding out! rmcdonald@biolinecorp.ca Alex Richardson
Product Development Agronomist
Alex Richardson
Product Development Agronomist
I have grown up with a passion for adventure and outdoors and agriculture is a great fit! With experience in Ontario and Quebec with both livestock and crops, I have practical expertise to bring our science based products on to farms. Upon attending the University of Guelph and obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, I spent 5 years in the agricultural retail marketplace in southern Ontario. Calling Chatham, Ontario home, I enjoy the diversity of agriculture in the local area, from field crops to fruits and vegetables. An avid 4-H leader, member of the local plowmen’s association and member of Junior Farmers, I enjoy volunteering in my community. My additional hobbies include curling, plowing and helping around the farm. BioLiNE is a natural fit for me as I strive to provide growers with flexible, affordable plant health solutions. arichardson@biolinecorp.ca Dr. Cameron Graham
Research Chemist
Dr. Cameron Graham
Research Chemist
I grew up in Sarnia, Ontario playing competitive hockey and baseball. I attended Brock University in St. Catherines where I obtained my Bachelors (Honours) in Chemistry. I continued my education obtaining a PhD in Chemistry from Western University. Throughout most of my University education I played Varsity Baseball and received the Ontario University Athlete (OUA) Academic Achievement Award from 2011 to 2016 and the Western University Bronze "W" Award in 2015 for Baseball. I have seven research publications in academic journals and have presented my research finding at four conferences. I am excited to contribute to the research and innovation at Bioline. cgraham@biolinecorp.ca Andrew Van Bynen
Production Supervisor
Andrew Van Bynen
Production Supervisor
I grew up and enjoy living in Strathroy Ontario. I am a recent graduate of Fanshawe College's Environmental Technology program. I took a job with Saputo in Tavistock after graduation, and before deciding to join the Bioline team in late 2017 as a lead operator. I enjoy sports, physical activity and dabbling into cryptocurrencies. I look forward to learning, growing and leading operations with Bioline. avanbynen@biolinecorp.ca Steven Wilson
Team Lead - Maintenance
Steven Wilson
Team Lead - Maintenance
I graduated from the Chemical Production and Power Engineering from Lambton College in 2014. I have been working as a stationary engineer and in charge of the maintenance of boilers, and other facility equipment at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta and JW Marriott the Roseeau Muskoka in Minett Ontario before joing the Bioline team as the lead operator in early 2017. I enjoy the challenge of operating and maintaining the processing equipment involved, and working towards improving our process, our production, and our products. I enjoy music and my wife and I just celebrated the birth of my daughter Clara. swilson@biolinecorp.ca
Meet Our Energetic Team
To lead the development and commercialization of our technology, we have assembled a talented team of industry experts with decades of experience in helping farmers get the most out of their crops.
Ray McDonald
Owner & President
Ray McDonald
Owner & President
Raised on a farm in Southwest Middlesex County, Ontario, I graduated from Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology in 1971. I began my 45-plus year career in the Canadian and U.S. agricultural community with United Cooperative in 1971. In 1976 I joined Scotch Fertilizers as a Manager. In 1981, I started a Crop Management company called Competitive Edge, based in Southwestern Ontario that grew to service 48,000 acres. In the mid-80s, I participated on the development committee for Stoller USA. It was during this association that CanGrow was started by a local group of farmers. I was instrumental in the product development and marketing of this company. I purchased CanGrow in 1999 and grew it into a stable and profitable business with a track record of providing superior product and services to our customers. In 2016, I was introduced to Mohammad Rahbari, and his innovative process for production of fulvic acid. Motivated by his energy and enthusiastic about the process, I incorporated Bioline Corp. with the goal of bringing superior quality bio-stimulants to market using his innovation.rmcdonald@biolinecorp.ca
Mohammad Rahbari
EVP, Corporate Strategy
Mohammad Rahbari
EVP, Corporate Strategy
I have been managing the development and commercialization of innovations for more than 13 years. I graduated from Western University with a Bachelors (2001) and Masters (2005) in Chemical Engineering. Immediately after the completion of my Masters Degree, Dr. Zhu and I co-founded the Particle Technology Research Centre (PTRC) at Western University. For the next five years I served as the General Manager for the Centre. In 2008, I founded CENNATEK, a technology development company with a focus on innovations in bio-fuels and bio-products. In 2010, I joined the executive team at Entropex, a N.A. leading plastics recycling company as the Director of Technology Development. I managed the development, scale-up and implementation of a three-year, $34 million innovation. In 2014, I joined my team at CENNATEK on a full-time basis and raised $2 million towards the first prototype of our BioLiNE process in partnership with Highline Mushrooms. In 2016, I partnered with Ray McDonald in establishing BioLiNE Corp. with the objective to bring the BioLiNE technology to market. Today, I am leading an enthusiastic research team to innovate and improve our process, our products and the applications of our technology. I am passionate about our BioLiNE technology and its benefits to farming.mrahbari@biolinecorp.ca
Eryn Cummings
Administrative Manager
Eryn Cummings
Administrative Manager
I was born and raised in Glencoe and continue to raise my family in the area. Before joining the BioLiNE team I worked in administration with Jackson Carson Inc and Dyer Brown LLP. I took some time to stay home with the three children my husband Mike Cummings and I had at the early ages and returned back to work-life when I joined the BioLiNE team in August 2016. I have always been an active, athletic and health conscious person who loves to spend time in the outdoors with my family and friend. I also enjoy traveling and have been figure skating for most of my life.ecummings@biolinecorp.ca
John Fisher
Director, Product Innovation & Market Development
John Fisher
Director, Product Innovation & Market Development
I chose to join the BioLiNE team after retiring from my role at Stoller International. My 30-year career includes extensive experience working directly with renowned researchers to help them understand how to practically apply their discoveries at a grower level. As the company’s Director of Product Innovation & Market Development, I will focus on identifying market needs at the grower and distribution level. My success has come from my ability to leverage my knowledge of plant physiology, biochemistry, and nutrient interactions to help bridge the scientist to farmer gap. BioLiNE’s innovative approach of feeding plants on a cellular level is the way of the future. I am looking forward to applying my expertise to BioLiNE’s unique technology because I understands the potential benefits of this breakthrough technology to improve the quality and quantity of food grown by farmers. Toward the end of my career, I value the opportunity to work on sustainable agriculture innovations that will last well beyond my tenure. The technology that BioLiNE is developing is very positive for humanity and I take pride in having a part in that process.jfisher@biolinecorp.ca
Johnny McRight
Market and Product Advisor
Johnny McRight
Market and Product Advisor
I graduated with my BSc (1973) and my MSc (1975) in Biology & Chemistry from the University of Mississippi. After graduation, I moved to Greenville, MS, and founded McRight Soil Testing, Inc. I was involved in introducing innovations to agriculture, growing our agronomy services, and developing our own products for growers. We pioneered the introduction of the concepts of biostimulants to our growers and by 1998, our products and formulations had done so well with growers that we changed our business model and converted from a retail service provider to a wholesale operation. Today, we operate as McRight Services, LLC and all products are labeled under the DeltAg Formulations name brand. Our product line is registered and distributed in forty-eight (48) states, Canada and several other countries overseas. At our location in Greenville we formulate, manufacture, label, package and ship all of the DeltAg products to our Distributors. We also provide product and crop nutrition training seminars annually to our dealers. These seminars include educational information on the fourteen DeltAg products along with basic crop nutrition.
Dr. Julian Smith
Business Development Manager
Dr. Julian Smith
Business Development Manager
I am a veteran in the fluid fertilizer industry with more than thirty-years of experience serving in leadership roles with some of the most innovative fertilizer companies. I joined the BioLiNE team as the Business Development Manager, because I was impressed by the technology, and the potential opportunities it presented to formulators, retailers, and ultimately farmers. Throughout my due diligence I was impressed by the caliber of research, the focus on science, and the technical capacity of the BioLiNE team. Some of the highlights of my career include serving as the Director of Discovery & Innovation after serving as National Sales Director for Brandt Consolidated, Inc. Prior to joining Brandt, I was the Vice-President of Plant Nutrition at Loveland Industries (UAP), and the Vice-President of Environment and Agronomy at the J.R. Simplot Company. I attained my Ph.D. in small grains pathology and physiology from the University of Stirling, and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Botany from the University of Leeds. I moved from England to America in 1987 to serve as the Director of the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation and Vice-President of the National Fertilizer Solutions Association (NFSA). I served as Board Chair and still serve on the Board of Directors of the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation. I received the prestigious Fluid Fellow Award in 2012. I am also a widely published agricultural professional. Throughout my career I have been primarily concerned with plant nutrition and specialty products. jsmith@biolinecorp.ca
Neil Batchelor
Sales and Marketing
Neil Batchelor
Sales and Marketing
I started my journey in Agriculture in 1991 in Southern Alberta when elevators were made of wood and canola had yet to become the King of Cash Flow in the West. I developed an early interest in Commodity Marketing and was soon holding sessions with local growers. I augmented that with a passion for agronomy and a talent for growing businesses. I have worked directly in every Prairie province as well as Eastern Canada, where I expanded and formalized my knowledge of agronomy and obtained my CCA certification in Ontario. More recently, I have been following the rising impact of soil health with great enthusiasm and interest. I am excited to be part of a technology that is at the cutting edge of plant and soil health. BioLiNE products are on the forefront of agronomy and are clearly generating some impressive profitability numbers for growers. Since my mission has always been building a better bottom line for growers, I am thrilled to see what our products are doing for growers. BioLiNE and it’s partner company CanGrow Crop Solutions offer an opportunity to work with first-class people – each and every one an expert in their role, who care about each other and what they are doing for growers, for sustainable agriculture, and for the future of the Ag industry. We do not know all the possibilities that may comeforth from this technology but we are going to have a pile of fun finding out! rmcdonald@biolinecorp.ca
Alex Richardson
Product Development Agronomist
Alex Richardson
Product Development Agronomist
I have grown up with a passion for adventure and outdoors and agriculture is a great fit! With experience in Ontario and Quebec with both livestock and crops, I have practical expertise to bring our science based products on to farms. Upon attending the University of Guelph and obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, I spent 5 years in the agricultural retail marketplace in southern Ontario. Calling Chatham, Ontario home, I enjoy the diversity of agriculture in the local area, from field crops to fruits and vegetables. An avid 4-H leader, member of the local plowmen’s association and member of Junior Farmers, I enjoy volunteering in my community. My additional hobbies include curling, plowing and helping around the farm. BioLiNE is a natural fit for me as I strive to provide growers with flexible, affordable plant health solutions. arichardson@biolinecorp.ca
Dr. Cameron Graham
Research Chemist
Dr. Cameron Graham
Research Chemist
I grew up in Sarnia, Ontario playing competitive hockey and baseball. I attended Brock University in St. Catherines where I obtained my Bachelors (Honours) in Chemistry. I continued my education obtaining a PhD in Chemistry from Western University. Throughout most of my University education I played Varsity Baseball and received the Ontario University Athlete (OUA) Academic Achievement Award from 2011 to 2016 and the Western University Bronze "W" Award in 2015 for Baseball. I have seven research publications in academic journals and have presented my research finding at four conferences. I am excited to contribute to the research and innovation at Bioline. cgraham@biolinecorp.ca
Andrew Van Bynen
Production Supervisor
Andrew Van Bynen
Production Supervisor
I grew up and enjoy living in Strathroy Ontario. I am a recent graduate of Fanshawe College's Environmental Technology program. I took a job with Saputo in Tavistock after graduation, and before deciding to join the Bioline team in late 2017 as a lead operator. I enjoy sports, physical activity and dabbling into cryptocurrencies. I look forward to learning, growing and leading operations with Bioline. avanbynen@biolinecorp.ca
Steven Wilson
Team Lead - Maintenance
Steven Wilson
Team Lead - Maintenance
I graduated from the Chemical Production and Power Engineering from Lambton College in 2014. I have been working as a stationary engineer and in charge of the maintenance of boilers, and other facility equipment at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta and JW Marriott the Roseeau Muskoka in Minett Ontario before joing the Bioline team as the lead operator in early 2017. I enjoy the challenge of operating and maintaining the processing equipment involved, and working towards improving our process, our production, and our products. I enjoy music and my wife and I just celebrated the birth of my daughter Clara. swilson@biolinecorp.ca