Thanks to Henry Bergen's ingenuity, farmers battling drought, soaring fuel costs and a challenging economic climate are finding much-needed relief. This inventor and entrepreneur has designed equipment that increases crop yields while minimizing labour and production costs. His company, GEN Manufacturing, is a multi-million dollar industry leader specializing in the production of durable tillage tools for the agricultural sector. Mindful of his good fortune, he is a quiet philanthropist and committed volunteer. He serves as chair of the local police commission, has endowed a scholarship at the University of Lethbridge and is a valued member of its senate.