Federated Farmers Appoints Mike Siermans Interim CEO Starting September

Several organizations have recently appointed new executive directors to lead their strategic initiatives and advocacy efforts. Mike Siermans has been named interim chief executive of Federated Farmers, bringing extensive leadership experience from the consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors, and will start in September 2025. TechFW, a nonprofit supporting technology entrepreneurs, promoted Caitlin McMinn to executive director, recognizing her ability to organize programming and build partnerships to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem. The Tourism Alliance in the UK appointed Eddy Leviten as Executive Director to guide the sector during a pivotal time, focusing on policy advocacy and collaboration across the visitor economy. Kory Plockmeyer, formerly of Movement West Michigan, is the new executive director of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, aiming to enhance collaboration among diverse community-serving organizations. These leadership changes highlight a focus on strategic growth, member value, and community impact across multiple sectors.