About Desormeaux Meats
Desormeaux Meats was founded in 1977 by Jean-Guy Desormeaux, in the tiny town of Crysler, ON, and has been thriving since then. A provincially licensed abattoir, Desormeaux Meats processes beef, pork, lamb, and more for lots of local farmers, while providing fresh local meats to the general public.
In 2019, two months after new owners, Brian and Lis Vandenberg, bought Desormeaux Meats, a fire broke out, closing the shop indefinitely.
Through lots of hard work and the blessings brought by community, Brian and Lis were able to rebuild and reopen the shop earlier than expected! In April 2020, amid a global pandemic, Desormeaux Meats was ready to serve the public again, bringing delicious meats back to the community.
Come 'meat' our team and taste the difference quality makes!
Our Team
Kim
Birthday: December 10
Favourite Cut: Striploin Steak
Kim has been at Desormeaux Meats since August 2025. She comes from lots of retail experience and is now learning about meat!
In her spare time, Kim enjoys reading books and organizing book clubs!
Donato
Birthday: September 13
Favourite Cut: "Anything Cooked"
Donato joined the team in June 2026. He is a recent graduate of the Seaway Valley Meat Cutting School, so he's super excited to be here cutting meat from top-to-tail! In his spare time, Donato enjoys fishing! When asked for an interesting anecdote, he replied "I have orange hair."
Jack
Birthday: September 9
Favourite Cut: Beef Heart
Jack joined us at the end of September 2026. Another recent graduate of the Seaway Valley Meat Cutting School, Jack's lifelong dream was to become a butcher. His grandmother was a butcher, so the love of meat cutting runs in his blood! In his spare time, Jack enjoys tinkering with old cars!
Devon
Birthday: October 10
Favourite Cut: Loves a good blade roast!
Devon started working with us in October 2026. Also graduating the Seaway Valley Meat Cutting School, he came highly recommended, so we're very happy to have him join us! Devon always enjoyed cooking, so cutting meat felt like a natural next step. When he's not working, Devon spends his time playing video games and fight training. He even teaches classes to kids!
Brian
Birthday: August 7
Favourite Cut: Like a good Dutchman, Brian loves ground beef! Versatile and great for everything!
After selling his farm, Brian purchased Desormeaux Meats in 2019, looking for something new to do! He loves learning and seeing how the farming industry all connects!
Dan
Birthday: February 10
Favourite Cut: Ribeye Steak. Dan always loves having something cooking!
Dan has been on-and-off with Desormeaux Meats for a long time! He is a nephew of the late Jean-Guy Desormeaux, and has worked here from the time he was a young man. After managing many meat departments, Dan is happy to conclude his career here at Desormeaux Meats
Jean-Marc
Birthday: July 11
Favourite Cut: Jean-Marc loves a good t-bone or ribeye!
Our resident "Saw Master," Jean-Marc is the son of original owner Jean-Guy and has been here since he was born. Being a butcher is in his blood! Jean-Marc enjoys cutting meat and pressure washing!
Amy
Birthday: March 5
Favourite Cut: Amy enjoys all kinds of meats, but her favourite is a well-marbled ribeye steak!
Amy has been at Desormeaux Meats since April 2020. Growing up on a farm, she has dreamed of being a butcher since she was a little kid. She has a social work degree but is so happy to be in her dream job!
Alain
Birthday: November 5
Favourite Cut: Alain enjoys steak in general, but favourites are minute steak and ribeye steak!
Alain used to work for Jean Guy when he was a teenager! He left the industry for a while to become an expert in concrete, but returned to his bread-and-butter, meat cutting in October 2024.
Kevyn
Birthday: December 10
Favourite Cut: To eat: ribeye steak. To cut: anything from the hip of beef
Kevyn, our beloved Newfie, has been here since March 2023. He is a trained chef and was always interested in cutting meat. When the opportunity popped up, he shot his shot, and the rest is history.
Rick
Birthday: July 14
Favourite Cut: Bacon-wrapped tornadoes
Rick has been with us since March 2021. He grew up on a farm and was a farm equipment technician for many years before coming to Desormeaux Meats. He's Mr. Fix-It around here!
Cataline
Birthday: July 13
Favourite Cut: Ribeye is Cat's favourite, but she's happy as long as at least two animals died for her meal!
Cat has been with us since April 2024. She loves farming on her ‘halfway homestead’ with all her sheep. She attended the Seaway Valley Meat Cutting School in order to learn how meat works! Cataline has also developed the special skill of naturally tanning hides! If you stick around, you might see her doing her happy steak dance! She has now left us for maternity leave, but we'll see if she decides to come back :)