1982, BSc in Agricultural Economics, University of Wisconsin; 1992, MBA, Washington University. With Monsanto: Executive Vice-President, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, leads global Government and Public and Industry Affairs teams across 70 countries. Chair of the Board, New Vision for Agriculture Project. Director, Keystone Center. Member of the Board, Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise, St Louis. Co-Founder and Member of the Board, Global Harvest Initiative. Member, CropLife International Plant Biotechnology Strategy Council. Executive Committee Member, Council for Biotechnology Information. Director, Biotechnology Industry Organization. Interests: church, Boy Scouts of America.