Yeshake “Isaac” Belete serves as the information technology manager for the U.S. Grains Council, a non-profit organization that promotes the global use of U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products worldwide including ethanol and distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS). In this capacity, Belete ensures all technology operations run smoothly and that key objectives and deliverables are met. He provides company-wide support on a variety of hardware, software and business application issues; and also helps make IT infrastructure secure, accessible, hassle-free and reliable.
Prior to the Council, Belete worked for the New Horizons Computer Learning Center as the network and facilities specialist for 15 years in its Washington, D.C., location.
Belete also serves as chairman of the Family Builders Fellowship Inc., a non-profit organization, providing leadership in support of its vision and mission.
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.