Kansas City Life Appoints Kellie S. Needham to Board of Directors
Kansas City Life Insurance Company (KCLI) has announced the appointment of Kellie S. Needham to its Board of Directors, effective October 26, 2026. Ms. Needham fills a vacancy created by the retirement of her mother, Advisory Board Member Nancy Hudson. Her appointment continues a long-standing tradition of family leadership within the company, marking five generations of descendants from J. B. Reynolds on the board. Ms. Needham brings diverse professional experience, including management roles at Hofmann Trucking, LLC and previous positions in education and emergency services. Chairman R. Philip Bixby noted that her status as a lifelong shareholder will provide a fresh perspective to the board as the company maintains its focus on life insurance and annuity products.
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