Office of Corporate Engagement

Rachelle Banwart
Executive director of corporate engagement
rbanwart@k-state.edu

About Rachelle:

Rachelle Banwart, a K-State alumna and seasoned sales and marketing professional, brings over a decade of business development experience across a variety of industries. She has consistently driven innovation, led cross-functional teams and managed key partnerships to deliver both top-line and bottom-line growth. Banwart's expertise in market development, strategic planning and promotional execution has expanded the reach of well-known brands.

Most recently, Banwart has led sales teams and broker networks through emerging market trends, guiding product development and customer innovation. Her expertise spans market analysis, trade management and consumer-focused initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to results through strategic foresight and collaboration.

Emily Garwood
Associate director of corporate engagement
emily20@k-state.edu

About Emily:

Emily Garwood is a highly experienced leader with a strong background in organizational leadership, risk management and business development. As managing director for K-State's Center for Risk Management Education and Research, she built strategic industry partnerships, aligning academic programs with market needs and offering students applied learning experiences. Under her leadership, student applications increased by 60%, industry-sponsored research projects flourished and student engagement strategies were strengthened.

Previously, Garwood served as a College of Agriculture development officer for the KSU Foundation, securing major gifts for academic programs, and managed pricing operations for a global agribusiness company as a pricing specialist. Her expertise includes data analysis, financial management and cross-functional collaboration.