Erica Venancio is the Principal at Petersen, where she brings two decades of experience in Agribusiness as an expert in operations, financial management, governance, member relations, and events. She has served as the primary staff executive and as an advisor for national and regional agribusiness associations, including the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City; the Transportation, Elevator, and Grain Merchants Association (TEGMA); the American Association of Grain Inspection & Weighing Agencies (AAGIWA); and the GEAPS Foundation. Venancio holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University.