Background
Giffen, Reitze Van was born on October 28, 1937 in Haarlen, Netherlands. Came to the United States, l980. Son of Klaas and Johanna (Visser) Van Giffen.
oilseed processing company executive
Giffen, Reitze Van was born on October 28, 1937 in Haarlen, Netherlands. Came to the United States, l980. Son of Klaas and Johanna (Visser) Van Giffen.
Bachelor in Agronomy, Leeuwarden University.
With Cargill, Inc., since 1961, commercial director oilseeds division Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1971-1974, account manager Netherlands, 1974-1976, assistant general manager Netherlands, 1976-1980. Assistant vice president international oilseeds processing division ^, Minneapolis, 1980-1983, vice president, 1983-1986, president, since 1986. Board directors Dutch Feeding Stuffs Produce Board, The Hague, Netherlands, l977-80.
Member advisory committee International Association Seed Crushers, London, l984—.
Chairman Dinner at Your Door, Netherlands, l977-80. With Netherlands Armed Forces, l959-6l. Member Netherlands Oils and Fats Trade Organization (board directors l975-80), Netherlands Crushers Association (board directors, vice chairman l977-80), International Oilseeds Association (consultative committee l977-80), Netherlands-American Association Minnesota (vice chairman l983-85).
Married Anne Marie De Graaf, October 2l, l967. Children: Maaike J., Nicolien H., Anne E.