“We are delighted to elevate Dennis to this newly created executive position at RBT at such an important and exciting time for the company,” Rystrom said. “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 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.

Prior to joining RBT, Dykes garnered nearly 20 years of business accounting and operations experience in multiple industries with companies such as 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 bachelor’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Ambrose University and a doctorate degree from Whittier Law School.  He is a certified public accountant in Arizona, U.S., as well as Illinois, U.S. 

RBT is a food and animal feed ingredient company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran. RiceBran Technologies has proprietary and patented intellectual property that allows the company to convert rice bran into a number of highly nutritious food and feed ingredient products.