Ric Fankhanel

Ric Fankhanel is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in scientific data management and life sciences. Currently serving as a Strategic Account Executive at Benchling since July 2020, Ric has played a key role in supporting over 1,000 companies and 300,000 professionals in the life sciences sector. Previously, Ric held the position of Senior Account Manager at IDBS from November 2010 to July 2020, consistently exceeding quotas and earning recognition as a top performer. Prior roles included Account Manager for the U.S. Western Region at Accelrys, where similar achievements were noted, and an Account Manager for Compound Solutions focusing on the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets. Ric began the career as a Research Associate at DuPont Pharmaceuticals, contributing to compound management and reagent inventory. Ric holds a BA in Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington.