Jari Zitzewitz

Jari Zitzewitz has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Jari currently works at Rahr Corporation as the Rahr Malting Sales Director since January 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH as the Research Farm Manager/Head Winter Barley Breeder - Europe from June 2018 to December 2020. Before that, they held the position of Product Development Manager- Americas at SECOBRA RECHERCHES from January 2013 to May 2018. Jari also worked at Groupe Qualtech as the Business Development Manager- Americas from January 2013 to December 2016. Additionally, they were an Adjunct Research Scientist - Prebreeding at INIA Uruguay from September 2007 to December 2012 and a Faculty Research Assistant- Wheat Breeding at Oregon State University from June 2005 to August 2007. Overall, Jari Zitzewitz has a strong background in research, product development, and business development in the agriculture industry.

Jari Zitzewitz earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics from Oregon State University, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. Following this, Jari pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in the same field at Oregon State University from 2007 to 2010.