Lapp graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1979 with a B.A. in Mathematics, and from Purdue University in 1981 with a M.S. in Agricultural Economics.

Lapp has over 25 years of experience in analyzing and forecasting economic conditions and commodity markets, and has a wealth of experience in providing comprehensive economic analysis of grain, livestock, and dairy markets. He has been a featured speaker at numerous national forums, including the restaurant industry’s semi-annual Hospitality Supply Management conference, the USDA Annual Outlook conference, and the National Chicken Council.

Prior to forming Advanced Economic Solutions, Lapp was Chief Economist for ConAgra Foods. He currently serves on numerous boards, including the Kansas City Board of Trade, Kansas City Federal Reserve Board’s Center for the Study of Rural America, the Farm Foundation, and the Food and Agriculture Committee of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Lapp is a member of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Advisory Board, and participates on the Harvard Business Industrial Economists’ Round-Table.

Jones graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2005 with a B.A. in English and a minor in Biology, and from The Creighton University School of Law in 2008 with his J.D. He was admitted to the Nebraska Bar and the United States District Court of Nebraska in 2008.

Jones started at Advanced Economic Solutions in May of 2008. He offers valuable skills and expertise to the firm’s internal organization and function, as well as to the firm’s economic analysis and consultant services. Jones is pleased to lend a unique perspective to clients, and is committed to using his knowledge to resolve clients’ challenges and address their individual business needs.