Allyson Pegues
About Allyson Pegues
Allyson Pegues serves as the Director of Human Resources Business Partner at Benson Hill since 2020, bringing extensive experience in organizational development and talent management across various sectors including agriculture and healthcare.
Work at Benson Hill
Allyson Pegues has served as the Director, Human Resources Business Partner at Benson Hill since 2020. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and fostering a culture of talent development. Her experience in human resources allows her to implement best practices that support employee engagement and performance within the company.
Education and Expertise
Allyson Pegues holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Business Administration from Fontbonne University, which she completed from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville between 2004 and 2006. Her academic background supports her expertise in Organizational Development and Talent Management.
Background
Allyson Pegues has a diverse professional background, having worked in various sectors including agriculture, financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare. She has extensive experience in both global corporate and union manufacturing environments, which has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of different organizational dynamics and workforce needs.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current role at Benson Hill, Allyson Pegues held several significant positions. She worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Learning and Development at Rabo AgriFinance from 2011 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was a Leadership Development professional at BJC HealthCare for one year and worked as an HR Generalist and Talent Management Specialist at Solae, LLC from 2005 to 2009.
Specializations
Allyson Pegues has specialized in Organizational Development and Talent Management throughout her career. Her focus on these areas has allowed her to develop strategies that enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness. This specialization is supported by her extensive experience across multiple industries, enabling her to adapt best practices to various organizational contexts.