Kimberly Rameker Hurst
About Kimberly Rameker Hurst
Kimberly Rameker Hurst serves as the Vice President of Corporate Development at Benson Hill and has been a director on the Clayton School Board since 2020. She co-founded Finally! Foods in 2018 and has extensive experience in strategic leadership within the agribusiness and consumer packaged goods sectors.
Work at Benson Hill
Kimberly Rameker Hurst has been serving as Vice President of Corporate Development at Benson Hill since 2022. She initially joined the company in 2020, where she held roles including Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions. In her current position, she focuses on corporate strategy and development, contributing to the company's growth in the agribusiness sector.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Rameker Hurst earned a Master of Agribusiness (MBA) from Kansas State University, where she concentrated on agribusiness. She also holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in strategic leadership, financial management, and supply chain operations within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and agribusiness sectors.
Background
Kimberly Rameker Hurst began her career as a commodity trader at Cargill, where she worked from 1998 to 2001. She then served as Regional Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Grains Council from 2001 to 2007, gaining international experience. Her career continued at Ralcorp Holding Inc as Director of Commodity Procurement & Risk Management, followed by a role as Senior Vice President of Long-Term Planning at Post Holdings from 2011 to 2018.
Achievements
In addition to her corporate roles, Kimberly Rameker Hurst co-founded Finally! Foods in 2018, focusing on innovative food solutions. She has also been actively involved in educational leadership as a Director on the Clayton School Board since 2020, where she serves as the Board Treasurer. Her leadership roles reflect her commitment to both the agribusiness sector and community education.