Sacramento / CA. (rbt) RiceBran Technologies (up to 2012 NutraCea), a global leader in the production and marketing of value added products derived from rice bran, announced the appointment of Dennis Dykes as Chief Accounting Officer reporting directly to Brent Rystrom, RBT’s Chief Financial Officer.
«We are delighted to elevate Dennis to this newly created executive position at RBT at such an important and exciting time for the Company», said Brent Rystrom, RBT’s Chief Financial Officer. «His depth of financial experience, coupled with his hands-on knowledge of our business, makes him the perfect candidate for this significant leadership role. I am confident that his contribution will be invaluable as we continue to grow and build lasting value for our Company and its stockholders».
Dykes joined RBT in May of 2014 as corporate controller, where he supervised accounting and finance functions, including general ledger accounting, internal financial reporting, accounts receivable and accounts payable. In March 2015, he became the Company’s Vice President of Accounting and Compliance, where he managed accounting and reporting functions, including SEC reporting, general ledger accounting and corporate internal controls compliance beginning in March 2015. Prior to joining RBT, Dykes garnered nearly 20 years of business accounting and operations experience in multiple industries with companies including Avella Specialty Pharmacy and Carrier Commercial Service. He has served in several finance and operations leadership roles including a consulting practice focused on accounting, tax and legal transactions. Dykes has a B.A.A. in Accounting and a B.A. in Business Administration from St. Ambrose University and a J.D. from Whittier Law School. He is a certified public accountant in Arizona as well as Illinois.
