Robert Peyton

Bio

Mr Peyton joined America First Companies in 1994 to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Agribusiness Management Company. In that capacity, he has overseen the investment in food and agribusiness investments in the Former Soviet Union. Mr Peyton’s previous experience includes 17 years with Cargill Inc and ten years with ConAgra Inc, holding top management positions with both companies. Mr Peyton was involved with various projects in the Former Soviet Union, including a joint project with the Russian Ministry of Science and the Burlington Northern Railroad, to conduct an analysis of the Russian grain handling system. Mr Peyton participated in a study of the Soviet poultry industry and completed a joint venture agreement for poultry management. He also has been involved extensively in the marketing and distribution of various agricultural and food products in the Former Soviet Union. Mr Peyton evaluated and/or developed several businesses in Eastern Europe, in particular poultry and fruit and vegetable processing. He has also been active in the development of and on the Board of all portfolio companies in the API Fund. Mr Peyton is a Member of the Board of Managers and President and Chief Executive Officer of Agribusiness Management Company. While at Cargill, Mr Peyton served as Vice President of the Southern Region. Prior to starting Agribusiness Management Company, Mr Peyton served as Executive Vice President of ConAgra International and President of ConAgra Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. As Executive Vice President of ConAgra International, he was involved in the operational responsibilities of ConAgra’s international business, including strategic planning, business growth and development in a variety of food production, processing and trading businesses. Mr Peyton currently serves as Chairman of the Russian-American Chamber of Commerce, a Denver-based organization focused on creating business opportunities for Russian and American companies. Mr Peyton is a graduate of Kansas State University.