342 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS Outside of its primary business endeavors, the Double K Ranch regularly contributes to various agencies and charities within the local community through product donations and participation in fundraising campaigns. These proceeds often go toward local schools and fire and police departments. In honor of its quality products and community engagement, the company was honored with the Montana Meat Processors Association Award for its salami in 2022. The ranch also achieved national recognition with an award from the American Association of Meat Processors in 2022. Mr. Kouf’s success is firmly grounded in his strong family ties and impeccable work ethic. Looking toward the future, he aspires to shift the public perception of the farming industry and illustrate that animals can be raised ethically and environmentally responsibly, thus yielding healthier meat. Likewise, he hopes to continue to grow his operation sustainably and ethically. Recognized for over 10 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Dillon James Kouf has distinguished himself as an owner at the Double K Ranch, Meat Shop, & Deli, a fully operating ranch, butcher shop and deli based in Darby and Missoula, Montana. First established in 1985, Mr. Kouf took charge of the ranch in 2019 in order to provide ethically raised meats to the local community. The business has earned acclaim for its commitment to environmental sustainability and exceptional food quality. From the point they are first prepared in Darby, Double K Ranch meats travel little more than 60 miles to their deli in Missoula — far less than typical practices in the meat industry. Mr. Kouf supervises all operations and handles customer correspondence. His involvement in the family business stems back to his childhood, and during his college years, he rekindled his enduring passion for food and cooking. His fascination with cured meats took root during a semester in Italy, which inspired his subsequent involvement as a cook at restaurants between 2016 and 2019. Upon taking the helm at Double K Ranch, Mr. Kouf expanded the ranch’s meat shop and went on to establish a deli three years later in 2022. DILLON JAMES KOUF OWNER Double K Ranch, Meat Shop, & Deli Darby, MT
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