Aaron Clanton

Aaron Clanton joined Kansas State in 2019 as BNEF Instructor after 20 years of experience with grain based food production. He is a graduate of Kansas State University with bachelor’s degrees in Milling Science and Management, and in Chemical Science. He also holds a master’s in Business Administration.

He has worked at several major companies including the Kellogg Company, as well as Interstate Brands Corporation (IBC), as a senior food technologist responsible for developing over 25 new bread and roll products that were introduced to the US market.

Clanton has 13 years teaching all aspects of the AIB International’s Baking Curriculum including: bread, hamburger bun, cake, cookie and cracker production along with a solid understanding of ingredient functionality and bakery processes to improve bakery operations. He has worked with global clients to troubleshooting bakery products and understand the science of baking.