Megan Batteen, President
As Midwest Marketing’s President, Megan specializes in strategic marketing planning for a variety of business verticals, including dealerships, non-profits, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, events, and more.
On the day-to-day, she is a jack of all trades, from meetings to planning, to checking analytics and script writing, and everything in between. She is Google certified and completed the SD CEO’s Women in Leadership program. In 2025, she was selected as one of Elevate Rapid City’s 2025 40 under 40.
Megan graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor’s in business administration and a Minor in Tourism & Hospitality Management.
Megan has been involved in various aspects of the American Advertising Federation-Black Hills, serving on the Board of Directors, and on many committees.
When she isn’t working, you can find her in Deadwood, camping, or playing tourist around the Black Hills with her husband. Megan is also a proud “dog mom” to her German Wirehaired Pointer, Schatzi.
Get To Know Megan a Little More:
What does Midwest Marketing’s mission mean to you?
I think it means that we exude creativity for our customers- and strive to continually be the best at marketing business in the Black Hills.
Inspiring Quote
It’s not really inspiring, but I think the quote “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans” is pretty accurate.
Life and work as an Executive (ESTJ-T)
Executives are excellent organizers, unsurpassed at managing things – or people.
When I am not at work, you can find me…..
Camping in the Hills with my husband- and doing pretty much outdoor activity, fishing, golfing, traveling and playing with my dog! What you will not find me doing is cooking!
The Best Part of Waking Up Is…
Coffee!