Agribusiness Council of Indiana today announced that Bruce Kettler will be the organization’s next president and CEO. He will join ACI in early January.

Prior to joining ACI as president and CEO, Kettler served as the director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the director of agribusiness development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. In these roles, Kettler focused on agricultural advocacy, economic development, youth development and environmental stewardship.

“I’m incredibly honored to be chosen as the next president and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana, an organization I’ve had a working relationship with for many years now,” Kettler said. “I know firsthand the importance of Indiana’s agribusiness industry, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving Indiana agriculture by leading this organization.”

Prior to joining ISDA, Bruce was the director of public relations for Beck’s Hybrids. He began his professional career at Dow AgroSciences, where he held a variety of roles including sales and marketing, finance management, advertising and public relations.

“After a national search, we are thrilled to welcome Bruce as ACI’s next president and CEO,” said Kevin McGuire, ACI board chair. “He is no stranger to Indiana agribusiness, and we are happy to have found a local leader who brings a decades-long passion for Hoosier agriculture to our organization. The board and our members truly look forward to seeing how ACI grows under his leadership.”

Bruce Kettler is the president and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana.

Prior to joining ACI as president and CEO, Kettler served as the director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the director of agribusiness development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. In these roles, Kettler focused on agricultural advocacy, economic development, youth development and environmental stewardship.

Prior to joining ISDA, Bruce was the director of public relations for Beck’s Hybrids. He began his professional career at Dow AgroSciences, where he held a variety of roles including sales and marketing, finance management, advertising and public relations.

Kettler grew up in western Ohio, where he developed a passion for agriculture at an early age. He was involved in 4-H and FFA and served as the Ohio FFA President and National FFA vice president. Following his National FFA service, he attended The Ohio State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agronomy and agricultural business.

Kettler is a 2012 graduate of the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program. He serves on The Ohio State University’s President’s Alumni Advisory Council and on the Purdue College of Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Council. He is a member of the AgriNovus Indiana board of directors and was recently appointed to serve on the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture board of directors.