MANKATO — GreenSeam announced Friday that Director Sam Ziegler, who has led the organization for the last 10 years, is stepping down.
The organization that advocates for agriculture in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa already has begun the process for finding his replacement. Ziegler’s last day with GreenSeam is March 13.
In a news release issued Friday, the organization said Ziegler is leaving to return to “help lead and sustain his family’s fifth-generation farm.”
“Sam has played a significant role in shaping GreenSeam over the past decade,” stated Della Schmidt, president and CEO of Greater Mankato Growth, of which GreenSeam is an arm of. “We are grateful for his leadership, his commitment to the region’s agribusiness sector, and the strong foundation he has helped build.”
Ziegler helped to establish and grow GreenSeam as a recognized leader in advancing the food and agribusiness economy in southern Minnesota. During his tenure, GreenSeam strengthened regional partnerships, elevated industry visibility and supported collaboration across business, education and community stakeholders.
The work of GreenSeam will continue under the guidance of its board of directors, volunteers and the support of GMG leadership team during the transition period.