Jace Hefner serves as the manager of global trade for the U.S. Grains Council, a non-profit organization that promotes the global use of U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including ethanol and distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS). In this capacity, he provides trade servicing expertise to the Council and strengthens the Council’s relationships with U.S. and global traders and end users worldwide.
Prior to joining the Council, Hefner worked as the director of political programs at Oracle and has nearly two years of legislative experience in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Hefner holds a bachelor’s degree in global studies from Baylor University.
About The U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. Detailed information about the Council and its programs is online at www.grains.org.