Drew Zabrocki
About Drew Zabrocki
Drew Zabrocki serves as the General Manager of Value Chain Insights & Interoperability at Semios and has extensive experience in agricultural technology and supply chain management. He has held various leadership roles, including co-founding ApRecs and centricity, and currently advises multiple organizations on agricultural innovation and transparency.
Work at Semios
Drew Zabrocki serves as the General Manager of Value Chain Insights & Interoperability at Semios, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on enhancing interoperability initiatives to improve agricultural information exchange. He also inspires Farm Management Information Systems (FMIS) initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in the agricultural technology sector.
Professional Experience
Zabrocki co-founded ApRecs and worked there for 12 years until 2023. He also co-founded (( centricity )) and was involved for 11 years, concluding his tenure in 2023. His experience includes serving as Chair of the Science & Technology, Supply Chain Council at the International Fresh Produce Association from 2019 to 2023, and as a Board Member from 2021 to 2023. He currently holds the position of Strategic Advisor at the International Fresh Produce Association since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Drew Zabrocki studied at Washington State University, where he completed a program in Limited Energy Electrical, earning a Journeyman Electrician certification from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education by studying State Law & Administrative Code, achieving the status of Electrical Administrator from 2000 to 2001. His academic background supports his expertise in distributed and sovereign computing technologies, which he applies to enhance decision-making in agriculture.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Semios, Zabrocki serves as a Strategic Advisor at Purdue University in the Open Ag Technology & Systems Center (OATS) since 2015. He is also the Executive Council Membership Secretary at ASTM International, a position he has held since 2022, focusing on F.49 Supply Chain. Additionally, he acts as an Industry Advisor for The Linux Foundation's AgStack project since 2021.
Advocacy and Impact
Drew Zabrocki is an advocate for transparency and value retention in international agricultural value chains. He is passionate about utilizing historical insights to address contemporary agricultural challenges. His involvement in various organizations and initiatives reflects his commitment to improving agricultural practices and enhancing the efficiency of supply chains.