Aaron Waltz

Aaron Waltz has a strong background in the field of agriculture and technology. Aaron began their career as a Technical Services Representative Intern at American Cyanamid in 1997, followed by a Sales Representative Intern position at the same company in 1998. Aaron then joined DuPont Pioneer, where they held various roles including Research Scientist and Sr. Research Manager. In these positions, Aaron led field evaluations, managed transgenic trait development, and collaborated with colleagues globally. Aaron then worked at Exacto Inc. as a Resource, Development, and Innovation Manager, before joining Inocucor Technologies Inc. as the Director of Field Trials and Nutrition. Aaron later joined Concentric Ag as the Director of Field Trials and Nutrition, and then moved on to Phospholutions, Inc. as the Chief Technology Officer. Currently, Aaron is the Chief Technology Officer at Ostara.

Aaron Waltz completed their Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Doane University from 1994 to 1998. Aaron then pursued a Master's Degree in Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which they obtained from 1998 to 2001. Continuing their academic journey, Aaron went on to complete a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 2001 to 2005.