
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.
Enrique Zaragoza, President & CEO
This commitment is a key differentiator for Riviana Foods and positions us well for growth in both the short and long term.”
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

Latest News
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9/11 Day – Riviana Foods’ participation in the 2023 Meal Packing event
On Monday, September 11th, we all sadly remembered the tragedy that transpired 22 years ago. This important day on our national calendar has been transformed into the largest day of service in America, called 9/11 Day. This year, Riviana Foods participated in a community event with the Houston chapter. Through energetic volunteering, community spirit and teamwork……
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Riviana Foods Donates Computer Equipment to Beanefield Comprehensive Secondary School
Continuing our commitment to giving back to the community, Riviana Foods is happy to contribute to the local community and on this occasion, has made a donation of computer equipment to Beanefield Comprehensive Secondary.
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From Farm to Plate: How our Rice is Produced
Riviana Foods has over 100 years of experience making it America’s leading rice company. They produce an assorted variety of rice products for distribution that are shipped domestically and internationally. Riviana Foods prides itself in its close relationships, security of supply and its state of the art facilities. Because of this outstanding combination, Riviana Foods……