Laken Bankert

Laken Bankert is a skilled professional in the agricultural industry, currently serving as a Product Development Specialist at HM.CLAUSE since October 2022. Prior to this role, Laken held positions at Crites Seed Inc. as both Social Media Manager and Product Developer from February 2021 to October 2022, and worked at BLR Ag Services as a Field Specialist from June 2011 to June 2020, where responsibilities included conducting seed variety trials and engaging with farmers. Laken's experience also includes a Research Technician role at ProGene Plant Research, focusing on trial plots, and an Undergraduate Research Assistant position at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, involving plant propagation and turf research. Laken earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations and Agribusiness Management from Penn State University, graduating in May 2020.