John Fairleigh

The Kansas Livestock Association operates as an association of livestock farmers. The non-profit company is based in Topeka, KS. Matt Teagarden has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

U.S. Premium Beef LLC markets and processes beef products. The firm provides an integrated cattle production, processing and marketing system for the benefit of its unit holders and associates. It offers case-ready beef and wet-blue leather products for domestic and international markets. The company markets its products to national and regional retailers, including supermarket chains, independent grocers, club stores, wholesalers and distributors and food service providers. The company was founded on July 1, 1996 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.