Dr. Elliott Dennis is an Associate Professor of Livestock and Meat Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He helps producers, veterinarians, industry leaders, and policy makers make high‑value decisions by turning complex animal health and market data into clear, actionable insights. His cross‑disciplinary work on issues like antimicrobial resistance, disease risk, and producer decision making connects cutting‑edge research with what happens on operations, in boardrooms, and in policy debates.

Before earning his Ph.D., Dr. Dennis gained experience working with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, focusing on the intersection of business innovation and agricultural systems. He holds an M.S. in Applied Economics from Utah State University, an MBA in Agribusiness from the Royal Agricultural University in the United Kingdom, and PhD in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University.

Dr. Dennis lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife and four children.