Vaughn Studer

Vaughn Studer is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Engrain LLC, a global grain technology development and marketing firm, where leadership in company strategy and innovation has been pivotal since its launch in 2008. Prior to this role, Vaughn served as Senior Director of Development for the Kansas State University Foundation, driving financial goals for the College of Agriculture while leading a four-person team. Experience also includes roles at Nebraska Wesleyan University as Director of Development, where a focus on enhancing the development office culture was achieved, and as a Business and Dairy Consultant at Farmland Industries Inc., contributing to customer service training and the launch of a grain processing facility. Vaughn began a professional career as a Nutritionist at Custom Ag Products, Inc., specializing in feed premix for swine producers. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences & Industry from Kansas State University, a Master of Science in Dairy Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an Executive MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.