Experience

National Corn Growers Association

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Production & Sustainability

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Leading organizational efforts in increase the use of renewable resources to meet the needs of growers and consumers to increase the sustainability of energy and consumer products.

• Director, Biotechnology & Economic Analysis

  • Oct 2008 - Present

  Responsible for creating and maintaining a portfolio of programs through board management and external resources insuring smooth commercial launch and stewardship of biotechnology products in the industry. Advocate company positions to public officials, regulatory agencies, and stakeholder groups while executing budgeting requirements and securing funding to execute business plans.

• Director, Research and Business Development

  • Oct 2004 - Sep 2008

  Created and maintained research and development programs in support of U.S. corn growers. Directed multidisciplinary grant research projects and managing program budgets in excess of $1M. Presented and marketed research discoveries and newly created technologies to private sector companies. Advocated for public research funding with external stakeholders, universities, lobbyists, and private sector.



Reliable Biopharmaceutical

• Production Manger

  • Jan 1999 - Sep 2004

  Managed a team of chemical operators in production of custom biopharmaceutical projects across 13 different product lines. Led the execution of the production process, ensuring quality, safety, and efficacy of final product. Managed corporate Environment, Safety, and Health initiatives to protect and support workforce. Coordinated purchasing, production cycles, and order shipments, and oversaw raw material inventory. Managed a team of chemical operators in production of custom biopharmaceutical projects across 13 different product lines. Led the execution of the production process, ensuring quality, safety, and efficacy of final product. Managed corporate Environment, Safety, and Health initiatives to protect and support workforce. Coordinated purchasing, production cycles, and order shipments, and oversaw raw material inventory.