Jeffrey Royer

Jeffrey Royer is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where a career since January 1990 has included conducting research and consulting on equity capitalization strategies for agricultural and rural electric cooperatives, as well as employment relationships in higher education. Previously, Jeffrey served as a Professor and Department Head of Agricultural Economics, overseeing teaching, research, and extension programs while supervising faculty and staff. Prior to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Jeffrey held a position as Program Leader-Finance at the USDA, directing research and education in cooperative finance. An initial role as Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University focused on agricultural marketing and business management. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Economics and a B.S. (with Distinction) in Economics from Iowa State University, along with participation in the Washington Semester Program in Government and Economics at American University.