The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s (USGBC) mission is to develop markets, enable trade and improve lives. USGBC staff in 10 offices around the world and in its Washington, D.C. headquarters – as well as Council members and state cooperators – were asked to speak about how the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) funding will positively impact the work they do every day on behalf of U.S. agriculture. Review their responses by clicking on the videos below to better understand how those associated with the Council work to be the most relevant, passionate and trusted ambassadors for free and fair trade between U.S. agriculture and our customers around the world.
RAPP Funding Interview Series
Ryan LeGrand
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council CEO and President
Reece Cannady
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Director for India
Kurt Shultz
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Sr. Director of Global Strategies
Ellen Zimmerman
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Director of Industry Relations
Tommy Hamamoto
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Director for Japan
Jace Hefner
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Manager of Global Trade
Manuel Sanchez
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Director for China
Having a clear direction helps an organization get things done thoroughly and expediently, and while trade and exports are a long game, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s mission couldn’t be clearer – to develop markets, enable trade and improve lives. These short, video interviews with Council staff are just a few examples of how we carry out the mission for the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council.