John M. Urbanchuk, Managing Partner

John M. Urbanchuk is Managing Partner of ABF Economics, Agriculture and BioFuels Consulting, LLP. where he provides a broad range of economic and policy analysis consulting services to organizations involved in production agriculture, biofuels, renewable energy, food and beverage, and other industries. John has extensive experience in the analysis of the impact of government and industrial policy developments at the national, state and local levels using both econometric and input/output based multiplier models. John has applied his expertise to a wide range of industries and policy issues. He provides independent analysis to support due diligence investigations for lenders, prepares economic feasibility studies and business plans, and provides expert testimony for litigation and governmental bodies.

Prior to forming Agriculture and BioFuels Consulting, Mr. Urbanchuk was Assistant Professor and Chair of Agribusiness and Delaware Valley University, Technical Director – Environmental Economics for Cardno ENTRIX, a Director with LECG LLC, Executive Vice President for AUS Consultants, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for Hill and Knowlton, Inc., Vice President with Wharton Econometrics, and Manager-Economic Research for Campbell Soup Company. John is an adjunct professor at St. Joseph's University where he teaches industrial policy and emerging markets.  John is a graduate of the U.S. Army Foreign Area Officer Program as a specialist in Eurasia.