The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC) mission is to develop markets, enable trade and improve lives. USGC 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
Kurt Shultz
U.S. Grains Council Sr. Director of Global Strategies
Ramy H. Taieb
U.S. Grains Council Regional Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Reece Cannady
U.S. Grains Council Director for India
Jace Hefner
U.S. Grains Council Manager of Global Trade
Tommy Hamamoto
U.S. Grains Council Director for Japan
Rowena Ngumbang
U.S. Grains Council Regional Marketing Manager for Southeast Asia & Oceania
Ryan LeGrand
U.S. Grains Council CEO and President
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 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 Council.