Lilly named to Ag Hall of Fame

By NewsPress Now

A man who has served as St. Joseph’s city manager, chamber of commerce president and an executive at Triumph Foods has been inducted into the Buchanan County Ag Hall of Fame.

Patt Lilly received the honor, which recognizes farming and agribusiness leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the local economy.

“For more than 30 years, Patt Lilly has been a major voice in strengthening our community through economic development, public-private partnerships and improving quality of life,” said Triumph Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Matt England. “Patt was instrumental in bringing Triumph Foods to St. Joseph, which has since become a leading business, both locally and within our industry.”

Lilly was a Triumph Foods executive from 2006 to 2013, serving as Chief Administrative Officer He was chamber president both before and after his time at Triumph, retiring in 2022. Before his first term as chamber president, Lilly was St. Joseph’s city manager from 1990 to 1996.

“Although Patt retired in 2022, all of us in St. Joseph benefit from his continued engagement with leaders across Northwest Missouri,” England said. “His vision, expertise and counsel have left a lasting impact on our community. The Triumph Foods team congratulates Patt on this honor.”