James P. Tobin

James P. Tobin began his career in 1983 and spent more than 31 years with Monsanto, holding leadership roles across the company. Prior to his retirement in 2014, he held the role of Vice President, Industry Affairs. Mr. Tobin brings an extensive knowledge of the agricultural industry and business acumen to the Board, previously working to advance agriculture as Chairman of the American Seed Trade Organization and supporting youth in agriculture through his work with Missouri and National 4-H Foundations. He formerly sat on the boards of the U.S. Grain Council and served as chairman of the FarmHouse Fraternity Foundation. Mr. Tobin is currently a member of the Farm Foundation Roundtable, Governor of Iowa State University Foundation, and serves as a managing director of The Yield Lab II.