Kelly Gast serves on the Board of Directors for both Heritage Environmental Services and Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., contributing expertise in waste management and water solutions. Previously, Kelly held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Bayer Crop Science, leading financial operations for the division with significant revenue contributions. Additional experience includes roles at Bayer US and Monsanto Company, where Kelly managed financial strategies across various global divisions, culminating in senior leadership roles and contributions to major corporate operations. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.