Paul Zavala III

Paul Zavala III has extensive experience in grain and feed ingredient trading, currently serving as a Senior Trader at Hansen-Mueller Company since February 2017, where management of commodity trading at the Houston elevator is a primary responsibility. Simultaneously, Zavala works as a Professional Ingredient Merchandiser/Trader at Land O Lakes, focusing on trading grains in the southwestern United States and Central and South America. Previous roles include Director of Procurement and Business Development at Fehr Foods, where management of market and price risks was essential, and Export Segment Manager at Cargill, overseeing sales and customer relations in targeted regions. Early career experience includes market development for molasses at Westway Trading ED&F Man. and a role at the Cargill Molasses Division. Zavala holds multiple degrees from Texas A&M University, including BBA degrees in Finance and Accounting, and a BS in Animal Science.