Eric Tompkins joined RiceBran Technologies in2019 with over 30 years of experience in agricultural commodity processing. Most recently, Mr. Tompkins was the President and CEO of MGI Grain Processing, LLC where he oversaw all organizational functions.

MGI Grain was acquired by RiceBran Technologies in April of 2019. Mr. Tompkins career includes over 25 years with ConAgra Foods where he began his career in grain procurement/risk management, later transitioning to National Account sales, and lastly serving as Director of National Account Sales. Mr. Tompkins graduated from the University of Colorado with a BA in Economics and International Affairs.
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He received his Master of International Management from the Thunderbird-American Graduate School of International Management.