Information Systems Manager
People
Our mission is rooted in our people.
Our board, leadership, and staff cultivate ideas, partnerships, and progress. We collaborate to turn potential into lasting impact across the food and ag economy in Minnesota and beyond.
Leadership
Shannon Schlect
Executive Director
Our Staff
Meet AURI’s staff and learn more about what they do.
Senior Scientist, Coproducts
Data Insights and Grants Director
Senior Scientist, Biobased & Renewable Energy
Project Manager
Accountant
AURI Connects Manager
Project and Industry Insights Manager
Senior Scientist, Food
Accountant
Business Development Director of Biomass Feedstocks
Bioindustrial Lab Associate
Business Development Director of Novel Supply Chains
Executive Assistant
Project Manager
Project and Contracts Coordinator
Business Development Director-Food
Executive Director
Bioindustrial Facilities Manager
Commercialization Director
Director of Government and Industry Relations
Business and Industry Development Director
Senior Director of Operations & Finance
Scientist, Chemistry
Scientist of Food & Nutrition
Director of Organizational Advancement
Associate Scientist, Chemistry
Director of Marketing Communications
Senior Director of Business Development and Commercialization
Sr. Director of Science and Technology
Board of Directors
AURI is governed by a board of directors made up of representatives of the state’s farm organizations and commodity groups, agribusiness, and members of the Minnesota House and Senate agriculture committees. Meetings of the board are open to the public. Learn more about the board’s positions and terms.
The AURI Board of Directors meets regularly to oversee the direction of AURI. Board of Director meetings are open to the public.
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Legislative Appointment
MN House
MN House
Term Expires: January 2029
At-Large
At-Large
Term Expires: January 2028
MN Beef Council
MN Beef Council
Term Expires: January 2029
Agribusiness
Agribusiness
Term Expires: January 2027
MN Farm Bureau
MN Farm Bureau
Legislative Appointment
MN Senate
MN Senate
Term Expires: January 2029
MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council
MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council
Term Expires: January 2027
MN Wheat Research & Promotion Council
MN Wheat Research & Promotion Council
Term Expires: January 2028
At-Large
At-Large
Term Expires: January 2028
MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council
MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council
Term Expires: January 2027
MN Farmers Union
MN Farmers Union