Simplot names new president of AgriBusiness Group

The J.R. Simplot Company has named G.Rey Reinhardt as president of its AgriBusiness Group. Reinhardt will take over for Doug Stone, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

Reinhardt has spent six years with the Boise, Idaho-headquartered food and agricultural company, including his most recent position of vice president of business development and optimization for Simplot AgriBusiness.

“We are excited to announce G.Rey as the new head of Simplot AgriBusiness,” Garrett Lofto, Simplot president and CEO, said in a news release. “His extensive industry experience, familiarity with the business, exceptional leadership skills and strategic mindset will be vital to the company as we drive growth and work endlessly to exceed the expectations of our customers.”

Reinhardt also served as interim vice president for Simplot AgriBusiness’ mining and manufacturing division and as senior director of operations with the company’s retail agriculture division, Simplot Grower Solutions.

“I’m honored and grateful for this opportunity and will dedicate myself to serving our customers, employees, and the company,” Reinhardt said. “Collectively, Simplot AgriBusiness will strive to fulfil our vision by operating as a customer-centric organization, rooted in phosphate expertise, while utilizing technology and innovation to help feed the world.”

Stone spent eight years with Simplot.

“We thank Doug for his leadership, dedication, and service to the company and wish him a happy retirement,” Lofto said.

Before joining Simplot, Reinhardt spent 11 years at Nutrien (formerly Agrium), where he held roles including vice president of retail operations and vice president of operational excellence.