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The Kingston Companies are a privately-held group of enterprises controlled by its founder, David O. Kingston. There are 25 total enterprises that make up the Kingston Companies, concentrated in agriculture, aquaculture, real estate development, and power generation.
The vision of the Kingston Companies is to build enterprises which succeed commercially and in an environmentally responsible way. Each of the Kingston Companies operates independently, with coordination across the units directed from the Companies' headquarters in Idaho Falls, ID.
Mike Kingston
Mike Kingston is the President of Kingston & Associates Marketing LLC and a senior executive of the Kingston Companies. He has been an important part of the company since its founding by Mike's brother David O. Kingston in 1977. The Kingston Companies is a private, family-owned business.
A veteran of the produce industry, Mike has worked in all areas of the business, including operations, procurement, transportation, and sales. He was named Vice President of Sales & Marketing in 1990, and became President of Kingston & Associates in 1993. In addition to executive leadership at Kingston, Mike participates in numerous industry initiatives, and was the Director of the Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Division from 1988 to 1991. Mike attended the Executive Marketing Management program at Stanford Business School.
Mike and his wife Tyla, daughter Ashley, and two dogs, Harley and Tank live in Idaho Falls, ID. Mike, a true outdoorsman, enjoys hunting and fishing, and is an avid golfer.
Richard Reece
Richard Reece has been the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of Kingston Companies since 2000. Reece oversees the financial management of the various enterprises that make up the Kingston Companies, including private equity and debt financing.
Born in Lima, Peru, he graduated with honors in accounting from Lehigh University. His early career was with Ernst & Young LLP, the international public accounting firm, where he was a partner in the New York City office specializing in corporate restructures and financial services. Reece left E&Y in 1986 to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American Health Companies, Inc., the parent company of Diet Center, Inc. He went on to hold executive positions with Globe Building Materials, Diamond Home Services, and ImproveNet Inc. all companies he helped take public.
An avid reader, Reece is also an aficionado of racquetball and golf.
Bill Tanner
William (Bill) Tanner, Jr. joined Kingston Companies in 2000 and has served in various capacities throughout his time here at Kingston. Bill currently serves as the corporate controller for all Kingston Companies. His responsibilities are many and varied, including directing the preparation of financial reports, administering financial controls and systems, managing tax compliance and preparation, and human resource management.
Bill was raised on a small farm in Rexburg ID where, as a young man, he helped raise potatoes, hay and cattle. He graduated with a B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Idaho State University in 1998. Prior to joining Kingston, Bill served as controller for The Clements Group, LLC in Salt Lake City, UT and served as tax preparer for Searle, Hart and Co, CPAs in Rexburg, ID.
Bill and his wife of 12 years, Kimberly, have been blessed with 6 beautiful children. Cheyenne (12), Natalie (9), William III (4), and triplets Chloe (2), Madolyn (2), Jon (2). Once an avid outdoorsman and hunter, Bill now spends his free time chasing his kids around the family farm.
David Peterson
David Peterson has worked with Kingston Companies as an advisor since 2005. His focus is on the Company's operations in the sales and marketing of organically farmed fish. In addition, David advises the Companies on servicing the fresh produce retail and foodservice markets.
David has an extensive career in commercial agribusiness and produce. His most recent executive position was as Senior Vice President, Business Development, for SunWorld International. His experience also includes tenure as Vice President of Agriculture Operations for Cadiz, Inc., Chief Operating Officer of Fisher Procurement, Inc., and manager of all produce purchasing activities for Sysco Corporation.
David and his wife Angie live in Salinas, CA, and have three adult children. His hobbies include playing golf and riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Ryan Cheney
Ryan Cheney joined Kingston Companies in 2003 as Director of Information Technology. Ryan is responsible for all of Kingston Companies' information architecture and data systems, including electronic commerce, website operations, and server and desktop information resources.
Prior to joining Kingston, Ryan managed IT initiatives for Corda Technologies, where his clients included Fox Sports and the National Cancer Institutes. He also worked in IT for Associated Food Stores in Salt Lake City, UT.
Ryan has been married to his high school sweetheart, Katie, for 14 years. They have four children, Whitney (13), Quinton (11), Alyson (8), and Emilee (6). In addition to spending time with his family, Ryan enjoys photography, watching movies, and camping.
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