Chris Giguere Named Chair of Millers Association
The Iowa Corn Processors CEO will lead the North American Millers' Association through a two-year term.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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Chris Giguere has been appointed as the chair of the North American Millers' Association. The transition occurred during the organization's annual meeting on October 2, 2026.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a change in industry leadership for the milling sector as the association navigates its strategic agenda for the next two years. Giguere brings experience from his tenure leading Iowa Corn Processors and his previous work on the association's executive committee.
Giguere will serve a two-year term as chair for 2026-28, building on experience that includes his previous role as chair of the NAMA Corn Division from 2019 through 2021.
The players
Chris Giguere
The president and chief executive officer of Iowa Corn Processors who now serves as chair of the North American Millers' Association.
North American Millers' Association
A trade organization representing the milling industry across the continent.
Tedd Kruse
The outgoing chair who preceded Giguere in the leadership role.
The details
Giguere, who serves as president and CEO of Iowa Corn Processors, was elected to his new post during the annual meeting held in San Antonio, Texas. He succeeds Tedt Kruse and prepares for the role following his election as vice chair in September 2024. His leadership path includes membership on the NAMA Executive Committee since 2019.
Timeline
September 2013: Chris Giguere joined Iowa Corn Processors.
September 2024: Chris Giguere was elected NAMA vice chair.
October 2, 2026: Chris Giguere became NAMA chair.
2026-28: Term of Giguere as NAMA chair.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the leadership succession pattern established during the 2024 NAMA vice chair election. Giguere's transition marks a shift in the association's governance trajectory.
Operators in the grain and milling industries should monitor the association's 2026-28 policy agenda as it unfolds under the new leadership. Reviewing Giguere's past strategic priorities at Iowa Corn Processors may provide indicators of his upcoming focus for the trade group.
The takeaway
Giguere's appointment to chair signals a continuation of established leadership within the trade group. Operators should watch for upcoming policy announcements from the association during the 2026-28 term to identify potential regulatory shifts.
Further reading
For more on shifting industry leadership, see the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by World Grain.
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