Aaron Drenth

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Aaron Drenth joined A1 Development Solutions in July of 2024 as a Project Engineer, bringing a diverse background and knowledge in agriculture, engineering, and program management. Prior to A1, Aaron served in the active-duty Air Force for over 20 years. His most recent assignment before joining A1 was teaching Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy.

Aaron was raised on a family row cropping and livestock operation in northwest Iowa. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University, a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. His research focus has been in energy systems and renewable fuels. Aaron and his wife Jessica remain active in their family’s farming operations in Lyon County Iowa and Hamlin County South Dakota.