LEE BORCK: Lee Borck is the Chairman of Innovative Livestock Services, Inc. and Chairman of the Beef Marketing Group Cooperative. Lee is a founding shareholder of American State Bank of Great Bend, Kansas and serves as Chairman. He is the past President of Cattle-Fax and of the Kansas Livestock Association, and has also served as a board member of the Cattlemen's Beef Board and the National Cattlemen's Beef Board. Lee was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Kansas State University Foundation. He was also Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Investment Committee at Kansas State University. In 1995 he was named an Alumni Fellow in the Kansas State College of Agriculture. Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Economics from Kansas State. In 2011 Lee was named to Ingram's "50 Kansans You Should Know" and was elected into the "Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame". A native of Blue Rapids, Kansas, Lee has one daughter and enjoys all sporting events at KSU.

Lee Borck, Dave Wood, John Lacey and Erasmo Becerra recognized Two notable figures in the cattle-feeding business - Lee Borck and Dave Wood - became the newest class of inductees to join an elite group of pioneers to the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for exceptional visionary men and women who have made lasting contributions to the cattle-feeding industry. Visionaries, champions and modern-day influencers in the cattle-feeding industry, Lee Borck and Dave Wood embody what it means to be a cattle feeder. Borck and Wood were selected by a nominating committee, along with three other distinguished cattle feeders, and were then voted on by their peers. "Lee and Dave continually bring innovative ideas to the table, whether they are meeting with their respective companies, or making decisions on behalf of their peers through their leadership roles," says Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax and 2011 Hall of Fame banquet emcee. "Our industry is fortunate to have cattle feeders with the passion and drive that Lee and Dave have." Lee Borck, Beef Marketing Group and Innovative Livestock Services Lee Borck, a Kansas native, is a forward-thinking cattle feeder whose motto, "There is a reason the rear-view mirror is so small and the windshield is so big," perfectly captures his innovative approach to the cattle-feeding business. Throughout his career, Borck has focused on adding value to the end-product, while meeting the needs of animals and consumers. As the Chairman of the Board for the Beef Marketing Group and President of Innovative Livestock Services, Inc., Borck has been instrumental in developing a unique approach to meet the retail customer needs through innovative alignment between the producer and the meat case. His commitment to food safety, animal care and sustainability are the pillars to many of the specific cattle and beef programs he has been involved with. A proven leader and advocate for the beef and cattle-feeding industries, Borck has served in many leadership roles, including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association board (NCBA), the Cattlemen's Beef Board and past president of CattleFax and the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA). In 2007, Borck's accomplishments and dedication to his alma mater, Kansas State University, were recognized when the university awarded him its highest honor - a Medal of Excellence. He also received a Vision Award from NCBA in 2009. "Lee is an exceptional cattleman, businessman and person. He is truly deserving of this honor."

Mayor Robert Pivonka presents Lee Borck with a city proclamation declaring June 9th, 2012 as Lee Borck / Ward Feed Yard Day in Larned, KS in recognition of the many contributions Ward Feed Yard has made to the Larned community over the previous 50 years. Lee Borck replaces former Kansas Governor at Kansas Bioscience Authority

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