Gil Thompson
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ARLINGTON, VA – USA Rice Federation is pleased to announce the hiring of Gil Thompson as Manager, International Policy. In this capacity, Gil will be working on international trade issues and producing reports on the American rice industry, including the Rice Executive, and staffing the World Market Price Subcommittee.
Gil comes to USA Rice from the office of Congressman Mike Honda (CA-17), where he worked on issues relating to financial services, veterans affairs, and related appropriations.
Raised in Silicon Valley, Gil received his double B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from St. Olaf College in Minnesota. He then spent two years working for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, investigating large-scale financial crimes. Afterward, Gil went on to receive his M.A. in Comparative and International Studies from ETH Zurich in Switzerland.
“We look forward to Gil’s contribution on preserving and opening up rice markets globally as well as his assistance across USA Rice’s program areas,” said USA Rice COO Bob Cummings.