Clay Garnto

Clay Garnto, MBA, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Premium Peanut since July 2023, overseeing a major player in the peanut industry with significant revenues and an extensive export network. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Director of Operations and General Manager at Valmont Industries, where responsibility encompassed performance management and growth for the Concrete Utility segment. Previously, Clay held the position of Plant Manager at Bostik, managing a chemical manufacturing facility, and at CARBO Ceramics Inc., leading operations across multiple facilities. Education credentials include an MBA from LSU Shreveport, a BS in Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University, and an associate's degree from Middle Georgia State University.