Daniel Lien
About Daniel Lien
Daniel Lien serves as the Director of Soy Operations at Benson Hill, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in the soy industry, having held various positions at Ag Processing Inc. and Associated Milk Producers Inc.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Daniel Lien serves as the Director of Soy Operations at Benson Hill, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's soy operations, focusing on optimizing production processes and enhancing operational efficiency. His leadership contributes to the strategic direction of the company's initiatives in the soy sector.
Previous Experience at Ag Processing Inc.
Before joining Benson Hill, Daniel Lien worked at Ag Processing Inc. in various capacities. He served as the Soy Operations Manager for four months in Hastings, Nebraska, from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he held the position of Plant Superintendent for three years, also in Hastings, from 2018 to 2021. His career at Ag Processing Inc. began as a Senior Production Assistant, where he worked for eleven years in Dawson, Minnesota, from 2007 to 2018.
Early Career at Associated Milk Producers Inc.
Daniel Lien began his career at Associated Milk Producers Inc. as a Shift Supervisor. He held this position for seven years in Dawson, Minnesota, from 2000 to 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in operations management within the food production industry.
Education and Qualifications
Daniel Lien studied at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management, General. This educational background supports his expertise in operational management and strategic decision-making in the agricultural sector.