Thomas A. Chavez, the president of ACA, is a seasoned futures industry professional with more than 30 years of experience. He began his career at the grain desk of Stotler and Company in 1986, and became a registered AP of the firm in October 1987.
In 1989 Mr. Chavez joined the agricultural trading division of Balfour Maclaine Futures, which transferred as a group to Rosenthal Collins (RCG) in November of 1990.
During his 14 years at RCG Mr. Chavez primary focus was research, analysis, and trading agricultural commodities, primarily livestock and grain futures and options.
This experience has given him substantial background on the supply and demand fundamentals affecting both the livestock and grain industries.
In 2015, Mr. Chavez founded Alternative Capital Advisors, LLC, a Commodity Trading Advisor. In April 2016 he began trading the Strategic Ag Program.
Mr. Chavez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.