Riceland Foods Foundation Selects Austin Brown as Executive Director
The Riceland Foods Foundation Board of Directors selected Austin Brown as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. Austin is currently serving as the Assistant Director for Sustainability and will continue in that role.
The Riceland Foods Foundation Board of Directors selected Austin Brown as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. Austin is currently serving as the Assistant Director for Sustainability and will continue in that role.
As the Executive Director, Austin will be responsible for the Foundation's day-to-day operations. He will work with the Foundation Board of Directors to expand the scope and reach of the Foundation. The mission of the Riceland Foods Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the areas Riceland serves.
Austin has been a part of the Riceland sustainability team since 2020, working towards developing a program for our farmer members to participate in emerging environmental markets. Originally from El Dorado, Arkansas, and a graduate of Harding University, Austin will be working to grow our Riceland Foods Foundation further.
“I am excited to be a small part of such a wonderful cause that brings value back to Riceland farmer members, employees, and the communities we serve. We hope to expand on the excellent work this foundation has built by telling the story of the Riceland Food Foundation’s impact.
Be on the lookout for more from the Riceland Foods Foundation, and if you would like to be a part of the giving, please reach out to our team!”
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