Jacob Burrus

Jacob Burrus is a seasoned business analyst at Benson Hill, with a career spanning from February 2017 to the present. Previously, Burrus served as a research associate at Gray Research Production and a research assistant for the RIPE Project at the Institute of Genomic Biology. Professional experience includes hands-on involvement in corn breeding, DNA extraction, field trials, and pest management. Early career roles included research intern positions at BASF Midwest Research Farm and the University of Illinois South Farms, as well as corn breeding intern and field supervisor at Burrus Seed Farms. Burrus holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Crop Sciences, specializing in Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.