On February 5, the Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks announced that one of our own — Anne Litz — has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Litz replaces Ross Peddicord who retired from the position late December 2024. “I am excited to see Anne selected to serve in this role,” said Atticks. “Her prior position as the Maryland Horse Industry Board Public Affairs officers and avid member of the Maryland horse community make her a natural choice as Executive Director.”
Litz herself said “I am honored to be chosen to serve as the Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Having grown up in Maryland’s equine community, I am dedicated to advancing the state’s horse industry and its vital role in agriculture. My lifelong passion for horses drives my commitment to championing Maryland as a premier equestrian destination and supporting the vibrant, diverse equine sector that thrives here.”
Congratulations, Anne!
Read MDA’s press release here.