Megan Ritter, who has been with Indiana Farm Bureau since 2011, succeeded Mark Sigler as chief operating officer on Sept. 1.

The INFB board of directors voted to appoint Ritter as the next chief operating officer after Mark Sigler, who had served in the role (then called “corporate secretary”) since December 1994 announced his retirement effective Sept. 1.

“Megan has been instrumental in advancing our strategic priorities and strengthening our internal operations,” said INFB President Randy Kron. “She is deeply committed to Indiana agriculture and brings a strong combination of knowledge, experience and people-focused leadership into this role.”

Ritter joined INFB in 2011 as the national policy advisor. In 2013, she was promoted to director of public policy, where she was responsible for managing advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels while directing policy implementation efforts, policy strategy and policy education efforts. She also served as secretary of ELECT, INFB’s national political action committee.

Starting in 2016, she served as the senior executive director of administration for INFB, responsible for development and implementation of INFB’s strategic plan and ensuring organizational activities align with grassroots engagement and member priorities. In addition, she has also been responsible for the professional growth and development of Farm Bureau staff.

Ritter led the team responsible for launching INFB Health Plans, and she most recently managed the team responsible for leadership development, education and member engagement.

A native of Michigan, Ritter began her career with Farm Bureau in 2001 in her home state as a regional manager. In 2007, she continued her Farm Bureau work in Iowa as a livestock development specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. Throughout her career, whether she was working in Michigan, Iowa or Indiana, she has worked in advocacy, organizational development, voluntary and regulatory environmental programs, livestock development and national government relations.

Raised on a small livestock farm in Michigan, she has a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management from Michigan State University. She and her husband are raising their three children on a small Hampshire sheep and Berkshire hog farm in Fortville. Ritter also serves as a board member for the Hancock County Community Foundation and AgriNovus Indiana. She is also active on Purdue University’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory advisory committee.

Sigler will remain in the role of treasurer through the end of the year to assist with preparations for the 2026 budget.