Our Team

Kallie Van Eck

Texas Farm Operations
10 years

Kallie, one of the longest-serving H2A visa workers at VFF, primarily works on the farm in Texas. Since 2015, he has been a valuable member of the team. Originally from Oudtshoorn, South Africa, Kallie is married to Valmar, and they have three children named John, Karen, and Kalmarie. Kallie lives in Chicota, Texas, while Valmarie lives in Idabel, Oklahoma, which are near each other. 

Kallie is the gentle giant of the team. Kallie possesses remarkable repair and fabrication skills, capable of fixing and fabricating a wide range of equipment. His duties include fabricating, maintaining irrigation pivots, truck driving, cultivating fields, and hauling equipment to and from Texas.

WHY VFF:
“VFF treats all of their employees with respect and dignity. There is also a supportive and inclusive workplace culture which I appreciate.”