Banks Baker

Banks Baker has a diverse work experience with a focus on sustainability in the agriculture industry. Banks is currently the Global Director of Product Sustainability at the Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - North America, where they are responsible for ensuring sustainable practices across their product line. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of New Product Marketing at PIC.

From 2017 to 2022, Banks worked at McDonald's as the Manager of Animal Welfare and Agriculture in the Supply Chain Sustainability department. In this role, they led sustainability efforts for protein categories such as beef, chicken, pork, egg, and dairy. Banks also managed the agriculture technology initiatives and served as the US Market representative for McDonald's Global Antibiotic Policies. Additionally, they were responsible for the Program Manager for McDonald's US Flagship Farmers Program, which focused on sharing best practices within the industry and McDonald's supply chain.

Before their time at McDonald's, Banks served as the Director of Agriculture at Greenacres Foundation from 2013 to 2016. Banks managed multiple agricultural departments on a 600-acre estate, overseeing operations related to livestock production, vegetable production, greenhouse production, aesthetics, and agricultural research.

In 2012, Banks completed their Master's Degree in Agriculture specializing in Integrated Resource Management at Colorado State University, where they studied Animal Sciences, Agricultural Economics, and Natural Resources. Banks also co-founded Aspen Farms Land Management during this time.

Prior to their graduate studies, Banks worked as the Manager of Sustainable Operations at The Other Side Ranch and Dairy from 2010 to 2012. Banks also had internships at Pisgah Legal Services in 2007 and served as a Land Steward at the Rocky Mountain Institute in 2005.

Banks Baker's education history begins with their high school education at Fox Chapel Area High School. However, the specific start and end years for this period are not provided.

Moving on, Banks attended Warren Wilson College from 2003 to 2008, where they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Banks pursued a Master's degree at Colorado State University from 2012 to 2013. They obtained a Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.) in Integrated Resource Management during this time.

Recently, Banks attended the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business from 2016 to 2019. They acquired an Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration (EMNA) degree.

Regarding additional certifications, Banks has obtained a Dairy Welfare Auditor certification from the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization Inc. However, the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.