Brian Ottis

Brian Ottis has extensive work experience in the agricultural industry, specifically in the rice sector.

From January 2011 to the present, they have been the Director of US Marketing and Product Management at RiceTec, Inc. In this role, they oversee functional and strategic marketing, technical services, seed production research, and foundation seed production.

Before that, from April 2014 to December 2019, Ottis served as the Global Solutions Development Lead at RiceTec, Inc. During this time, they were responsible for strategic marketing and forecasting, leading the global herbicide team, determining product pricing and terms, and directing the company's sustainable agriculture program, SmartRice. Brian also worked as a liaison with industry and university representatives and led efforts to explore new value-added products.

Prior to their roles at RiceTec, Ottis worked as a Senior Representative in Technical Services at RiceTec from October 2006 to June 2010. Before that, they were a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia from March 2005 to October 2006.

Brian Ottis has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Plant and Environmental Soil Science from Texas A&M University. Brian also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Weed Science from Texas A&M University. Additionally, they have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Weed Science from the University of Arkansas. Brian has also pursued further education, obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business.