People

Biobased Industry Center

Board Members

The advisory board is composed of representatives from industry and non-government organizations.

Ian Purtle	Chair	Cargill

Tom Binder	Vice-Chair	Archer Daniels Midland Company

Steve Rhines	Member	Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Cyndi Tucker	Member	ConocoPhillips

Ted Crosbie	Member	Monsanto

Kelly Davis	Member	Hawkeye Renewables

Jerry DeWitt	Member	Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Russ Sanders	Member	Pioneer

Jeff Stroburg	Member	West Central

Spencer Swayze	Member	Ceres

Candace Wheeler	Member	General Motors

Internal Executive Team

The internal executive team is composed of representatives from the Bioeconomy Institute, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, the Iowa State University Foundation, and the Center for Industrial Research and Service. This group reviews and discusses the center’s strategic plan, budget, research platforms, facilities, progress, and related issues.

James Bushnell	email	Director	(515) 294-0702

Robert Brown	email	Executive Team Member	(515) 294-7936

Jill Euken	email	Industry Relations Liaison	(712) 249-0335

Ryan Smith	email	BIC Program Coordinator	(515) 203-1640