Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson has extensive work experience in the field of plant breeding and genetics. Charles began their career at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where they completed their Master's in Plant Breeding and Genetics. During this time, their research focused on genetically mapping host plant resistance to Fusarium Head Blight of Wheat.

After completing their Master's degree, Thompson joined Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. in 2011 as a Sweet Corn Breeder and Station Manager. In this role, they were responsible for the development of improved sweet corn inbreds and hybrids. Charles was actively involved in the development and marketing of improved sweet corn hybrids for fresh and processing markets worldwide.

In 2015, Thompson was promoted to Vice President and Director of Research at Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc., where they continued to lead research and development efforts in the company.

Overall, Thompson's work experience demonstrates their expertise and achievements in the field of plant breeding and genetics.

Charles Thompson attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2006 to 2010, but no degree or field of study is specified.