Walter Barnes II

Walter Barnes II, Ph.D. has a diverse range of work experience across multiple industries. Beginning their career at Procter & Gamble, they worked as a Process Technology Engineer and later became a Team Manager. Walter then moved on to work at 3M, where they held roles as a Manufacturing Process Engineer, Product Engineer, and Business Planner. At Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, Barnes worked as a Business Consultant for pharmaceutical companies. Walter later joined Monsanto, where they held various managerial positions, including Manager of Financial Operations & Analysis, Global Oilseeds Decision Analysis Lead, and Manager of Strategic Analysis. Barnes also gained experience at Brewer Science, serving as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, Senior Program Manager in R&D, Director of Product Characterization & Engineering, and Director of Corporate New Product Engineering. Additionally, they worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at Missouri University of Science and Technology and as a Personal Legal Representative & Estate Administrator for Barnes Family Estates. Overall, Barnes' work experience showcases their expertise in various areas, including engineering, finance, consulting, and education.

Walter Barnes II, Ph.D. has an extensive education history. Walter obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1992. Following that, they completed a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 1997.

In the year 2000, Walter pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business. Walter then went on to earn a Doctor of Law (Juris Doctor) degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Law in 2005, with a certificate in Intellectual Property & E-Commerce.

Continuing with their academic pursuits, Walter completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Engineering Management & Systems Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2020.

Throughout their career, Walter has also acquired additional certifications. In 2005, they obtained a Certificate in Intellectual Property & E-Commerce from the University of Missouri, School of Law. Walter also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Monsanto Company, Corporate Services, which was completed in 2006.