Kevin Western of Western’s Meat Market & Smokehouse, Greentop, Mo., was recently elected president of the American Association of Meat Processors at the 75th American Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers’ Exhibition in Milwaukee, Wis. Western worked his way through the AAMP Board chairs, serving as the Association’s 1st Vice President and Treasurer before he took charge of his Presidential duties on June 21, 2014.
Western has worked in some capacity at Western’s since the age of 11. From early in his career, Kevin has taken pride in producing the meat products that have won Western’s numerous state and national awards. Originally, Western’s Smokehouse was a local retail store and butcher shop that offered the finest selection of hickory smoked and fresh meat to the area. Over the years, they have created their own brand of smokehouse flavors for Jerky, Sausage, and Barbeque Sauces. Their recipes have won awards all over the world.