Kansas City Life Appoints Kellie S. Needham to Board of Directors

Kansas City Life Insurance Company announced on October 29 that Kellie S. Needham joined its board of directors effective October 26, 2026. She fills a seat vacated before the end of its current term.

Needham brings experience from her tenure as a manager at Hofmann, an organization where she has held operational responsibilities. Her appointment occurs as the insurance firm manages ongoing governance transitions and oversight requirements.

Board seats at Kansas City Life are subject to shareholder approval cycles, and Needham’s appointment addresses a specific vacancy within the current structure. The company continues to focus on its core insurance operations in the Missouri market.