John Pritchard
About John Pritchard
John Pritchard serves as the Director of IP Strategy and Senior Patent Agent at Benson Hill, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in biology and intellectual property, with over a decade of experience in various roles across academia and the agricultural industry.
Current Role at Benson Hill
John Pritchard serves as the Director of IP Strategy and Senior Patent Agent at Benson Hill. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's intellectual property strategy and patent management. His role involves overseeing patent processes and ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term objectives.
Previous Experience at Benson Hill
Prior to his current role, John Pritchard worked at Benson Hill as a Patent Agent from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he focused on developing and managing patent portfolios, which supported the company's innovative initiatives in the agricultural sector.
Academic Background
John Pritchard has an extensive academic background. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology from Montana State University-Bozeman. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Modern Languages - Spanish from the same institution. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Professional Experience in Academia
John Pritchard has experience in academia, having served as an Adjunct Faculty Biologist at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater from 2004 to 2007. He also worked as a Laboratory Technician at the University of Montana in two separate tenures, from 1998 to 1999 and from 2007 to 2008, where he gained valuable laboratory and research experience.
Industry Experience
John Pritchard has over a decade of experience in the agricultural and biotechnology sectors. He worked as a Patent Scientist at Monsanto Company from 2008 to 2018 and as an Intellectual Property Scientist at Bayer Crop Science from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved managing intellectual property and supporting innovation through strategic patent initiatives.