Stephen Riggins
Marketing and Communications Director
Stephen Riggins joined the PFI staff in October 2026 as the marketing and communications director. In this role, he leads a talented marketing and communications team in crafting PFI’s marketing vision and strategy. He is a fierce advocate for building community externally and internally and feels honored to be able to elevate farmers’ voices.
Stephen began his career as a graphic designer, eventually working his way up to vice president in the experiential design and advertising industry. He then served as chief marketing officer of Water for People, an international development agency, where he led an international team in nine countries. During his time there, he moved with his wife and daughters from Denver to their family farm in central Iowa with the hope of making it more sustainable and diverse. Stephen has participated in many PFI programs that continue to help him grow the farm today.
Outside of work, some of Stephen’s favorite things are chatting with his cows, listening to good music on vinyl and attempting to perfect the art of composting.