Joshua Shefner

Joshua Shefner has a diverse work experience that spans various industries. Joshua is the Founder and CEO of Agricycle, a company that connects smallholders in emerging economies to global markets through a distributed network and upcycled ingredients. Joshua started Agricycle in 2015 and continues to lead the company.

In 2018, Joshua worked as a Structural Engineering Intern at ATMI Precast, where they designed structural panels for buildings in the Chicago area and evaluated new structural precast analysis software.

From 2016 to 2018, Joshua worked at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, first as an Honors Resident Assistant, where they built a community on two living-learning community floors and mentored underclassmen. Joshua then became a Senior Resident Assistant, responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring a staff of resident assistants and residents in four buildings.

In 2017, Joshua returned to ATMI Precast as a Structural Engineering Intern and Repair Intern. In this role, they designed temporary wind bracing and one-time-use anchors and repairs.

In 2016, Joshua worked as an Engineering Intern at Drucker Zajdel Structural, where they designed connections and drew connection details using AutoCAD.

Joshua's previous experience also includes working as a Shift Manager at McDonald's Corporation from 2013 to 2015. In this role, they managed shifts, ensured food safety and quality standards were met, optimized profit, and conducted interviews for new hires.

Joshua Shefner attended McHenry Community High School - East Campus from 2011 to 2015. Joshua did not pursue a degree or field of study during this period. From 2015 to 2019, Joshua enrolled at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Structural Engineering. No other certifications or qualifications are mentioned. Joshua has an additional certification in Food Safety from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), but the month and year of obtaining it are not provided.