America’s leading rice company
the team

To lead a human and professional team that we are proud of

The most gratifying component of my role is to lead and be a member of a dedicated, innovative and collaborative team focused on meeting our business objectives. Each day I witness the deep commitment of our employees to our customers, the Company and to each other.
This commitment is a key differentiator for Riviana Foods and positions us well for growth in both the short and long term.”

Enrique Zaragoza, President & CEO

Senior Leadership


  • Enrique Zaragoza
    President & CEO
  • Leonardo Alvarez
    Chief Information Officer
  • Lisa Bedford
    Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
  • Gerard J. Ferguson
    Senior Vice President, Human Resources
  • Leslyn Greenier
    Vice President, Operations and Engineering
  • Jorge Idiarte
    Senior Vice President, Operations and Rice Procurement Texas & Louisiana
  • Sandra Kim
    Senior Vice President, Marketing
  • Joseph Nevenglosky
    Senior Vice President, Sales
  • Michael Schwartz
    Senior Vice President & CFO
  • Terry Stover
    Senior Vice President, Special Markets Sales
  • Moses Vejil
    Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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