In Swine Versation: Driving passion and environmental sustainability forward with Angie Krieger

Angie Krieger joined Sustainable Environmental Consultants (SEC) as vice president of operations in September 2022. A lawyer by trade, Angie holds over 20 years of experience in the agriculture industry. As vice president of operations, Angie works closely with SEC president, Dr. Sara Crawford, to create and implement the strategic vision of the company and ensure that current and future operational needs are met.

Prior to joining the SEC team, Angie served as vice president of operations for National Pork Board (NPB) and was responsible for implementation and on-going leadership of organization-wide initiatives. Preceding her role at NPB, Angie was the director of animal welfare at JBS Live Pork and held various positions at Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation including that of lawyer, strategic account manager in hog procurement and regional supply team leader. Angie’s professional experiences have touched every aspect of the pork supply chain, from farm to table.

Angie grew up around agriculture with her father and both grandfathers being farmers. She always knew that she wanted to pursue an education and career in the industry. She attended Oklahoma State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from University of Nebraska. She is a current member of the American Agriculture Law Association and holds professional animal auditor certification organization (PAACO), Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus) and transport quality assurance (TQA) certifications.

Outside of work, Angie enjoys spending time with her daughters, helping at the family pizza restaurant, attending concerts, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes in basketball and football.