2024 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award- Garrett Lister

B.S. in Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University
M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University

This year’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award winner is Garrett Lister. He graduated with his bachelor’s in Agricultural Economics in 2012, followed by a master’s in Agricultural Economics in 2014, both from Kansas State University.

Lister generously gives his time to his local community. He is an elder in his local church and was an advisor to the K-State chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho. He can also be seen at local events, such as the Riley County Fair, representing the National Cattleman’s Beef Association or other groups.

Lister is always willing to come to campus as a guest speaker. He has visited several classes on multiple occasions over the years. He is always happy to contribute to research projects where his knowledge of futures and cattle markets is helpful.

He is the lead cattle risk management professional for Innovative Livestock Services, a major cattle feeding group in Kansas. He is well-respected around the industry as an expert in managing price risk associated with cattle feeding.