Jesse Trushenski

Jesse Trushenski currently serves as R&D Director at Nordly Holding since March 2024, having previously held the positions of R&D Manager. Additionally, Jesse has been the Chief of R&D at Polarfeed and Lead of R&D North America at STIM since May 2020, while also serving as Chief Science Officer and Director of Science at Riverence since January 2018. Prior experience includes the role of Fish Pathologist Supervisor at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game from October 2015 to January 2018 and Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University from July 2008 to September 2015. Jesse's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Zoology/Aquaculture from Southern Illinois University and a B.S. in Biology/Marine Science from Western Washington University. Professional contributions extend to service within the American Fisheries Society, particularly with the Fish Culture Section and Resource Policy Committee.