"Integrity and Compliance"By Bob Kilmer, Matador Ranch Manager

On occasion, I have the opportunity to visit with people in academia, or students,or other business people about our ranches. Sometimes the conversation willlead to questions about our parent company, Koch Industries, Inc. Thosequestions vary from "Have you ever met Charles Koch?" to "How is the companyrun?" My go-to answer is always " If you want to know how Mr. Koch thinks orhow our company is run, then read "The Science of Success" and "Good Profit"books that Mr. Koch authored."

And, if they have further questions, I l tell them about our Market-BasedManagement® (MBM®) Guiding Principles that we work to adhere to. In thinking about this quarter's newsletter, I thought that going through ourGuiding Principles might be good information to share with our readers.

So with that said, our first two principles are tied closely together - "Principle 1is Integrity" and "Principle 2 is Compliance."

1. Integrity. Conduct all affairs with integrity, for which courage is thefoundation.

2. Compliance. Strive for 10,000% compliance with all laws and regulations,which requires 100% of employees fully complying 100% of the time. Stop,think and ask.

Integrity...There is no gray area here. As employees, we directly affect thebusiness by our actions or in-actions. There are many things a business canteach employees to help them improve their skills, knowledge and performance,but Integrity is very hard to teach. Integrity is part of your character. As Mr.Koch states in his book, Good Profit, "Conducting all affairs with integrity is ourfirst principle because it is the basis for trust and the foundation for mutuallybeneficial relations with all our constituencies - employees, customers, suppliers,partners, communities and governments."

Compliance is the second area in which employees directly affect the business. There are local, state and federal laws and regulations we must adhere to as abusiness and as individuals. By disregarding these, we put the business, as wellas ourselves, at risk of being in non-compliance of the law and facing penalties,fines or other issues. When we look at Compliance from an environmental,health and safety standpoint, it becomes even more personal, as no one wants toget hurt, sick, or cause anyone else to get hurt or sick; nor do they want todamage the environment. Mr. Koch states in Good Profit, that "We have seenhow it takes only one person doing the wrong thing, one time, to do irreparableharm in society, to the company, and to fellow employees." Being out ofCompliance costs everyone!

Today, as employees and businesses, we should always strive to have the highestlevel of Integrity and strive for 10,000% Compliance with all laws andregulations.

Matador Cattle Company IntroducesNew Website

In October, we introduced the new website for allof Matador Cattle Company, including sections oneach of the three ranches that make up thecompany. We feel like this new site will allow foreasier navigation and access to information aboutthe ranches. On the new site, you can find news,information about the horse and cattle programs,pictures and information about the El MatadorLodge, as well as products available for purchaseat the Matador Store. Additionally, you can findinformation about our sister ranches, Spring Creekand Beaverhead.

We encourage you to check it out!

Matador Cattle Company Website

"Farewell for Now" to One of OurBest...

If you've ever been in the main office at theMatador Ranch, chances are that you've beenfortunate enough to encounter one of the mostcharismatic and friendly people around. Knownto many as "the glue that holds it all together",Janie "Queenie" Campbell has been with theMatador Ranch for nearly 20 years and will beretiring in February of 2017.

Although her main job is serving as secretaryand office manager, Janie has never been afraid to help out where needed. Whether it be atask associated with the livestock, or just lending a listening ear to a fellow employee, she isalways more than willing to offer a hand up to someone. In asking several employees whatthey will miss most about Janie, almost every one of them mentioned her willingness to help.

Janie also takes great interest in the history of the Matador Ranch and the town of Matadoritself. Often happy to share literature or information about this history, her knowledge onthe subject serves as an instrumental attribute to ranch happenings. In one particularinstance, ranch manager Bob Kilmer recalls when the cookhouse was looking at being re-modeled. Kilmer says at first, although admittedly a little overwhelmed by all of the ideasshe had, when Janie said, "Bob, just trust me!', he did just that and was glad for it. "I haveshown people that cookhouse time and again, and everyone just goes on about how quaintand rustic it looks, yet we maintained the history of the building."

An everlasting source for information, Janie's organizational skills are surely something tobehold. Cowboys and fellow employees in the office agree that she is very rarely stumped inproviding a solution to a problem, and in the few instances when this occurs, is readilyprepared to provide someone with contact information to those who can be of assistance.

Dependable, personable, compassionate, and fair, as described by her fellow employees,Janie will surely be easy to miss and hard to replace. So for now, we won't be sayinggoodbye, but "see ya later", to one of the most instrumental pieces of the Matador Ranch

family.

Thank you for everything, Janie!

(Goat Roping winners L-R Kye Fuston and Douglas Campbell, first place.Bill Smith and Clint Hamby, second place)

Matador Ranch Hosts Horse and Bull Sale and GoatRoping

The Matador Ranch held its first ever Horse and Bull Sale, along with a goat roping put onby West Texas Goat Roping Productions, on November 26. With abundant interest in the

livestock, it was a successful day, selling 15 bulls with help from Spring Creek Ranchmanager, J.D Russell. Neighboring rancher and fellow horseman, Bill Smith also brought

horses to the event to be marketed.

Although it was a cold day, with coffee, a free lunch provided, and lots of goodconversation, folks stuck around late into the day to partake in the goat roping, both as

competitors and spectators.

The following horses will be available at sales during the ForthWorth Stock Show and Rodeo

January 14 & 15:

MCC High Boon (2014 dun gelding)From our last foal crop of our ¾ brother to High Brow Cat, High Marked, this flashy and

unique colored young gelding has already been used in almost all aspects of ranch work:working cattle, prowling pastures, sorting cattle, and some pasture roping. Often chosenby my wife to ride, "Bean" stays gentle but shows that he'll have plenty left to give at theend of a long day, with lots of "bottom". AQHA Ranching Heritage and Caprock Rancher's

Futurity Eligible. This is a nice gelding with a bright future

MCC Josey High Mark (2011 palomino mare)"Miss Kitty" has been used in all phases of ranch work from dragging calves to doctoringyearlings. She has huge potential for a show prospect or performance horse. This filly

has a kind disposition and is always willing to please.

MCC Busy Alice (2014 palomino filly)This mare has a look that is easy on the eyes and she's a palomino to boot! She has

been used on the ranch from trailing cattle all the way to doctoring yearlings outside. Shewould make a good show horse or rope horse prospect. Come by and take a look at her!

MCC Travalin Hancock (2015 sorrel filly)Lots of action! She is halter broke and ready to start. This is from the first crop of our

buckskin stud and out of a Haythorn mare.

MCC Wriglys Woman (2015 chestnut filly)This catty little filly is halter broke and ready to start.

MCC Missing Star (2010 red dun gelding)"Smurf" is a big, stout red dun gelding that is an all-around ranch horse. We have usedhim to sort cattle, drag calves to the branding fire and gather in large, rough pastures.

His sire was used as a calf roping horse, and his dam is now in the hands of a little girl inKansas as her 4-H show horse. This has been a great "go-to" horse for me.

For further information on horses for sale contact Tim Washington at (806)402-0639

WE ALWAYS HAVE HORSES FOR SALE AT THE RANCH!

Motley Co. EMS Receives DonationThrough Matador Ranch's Helping

Heroes Program

Matador Ranch has donated $10,000 to helpMotley County Emergency Medical Servicespurchase a new ambulatory cot lift system, animportant tool in transporting people viaambulance.

"What's terrific about Matador Ranch's generous donation is it helps the Motley CountyEMS crew help others, so the benefits continue every time we get an emergency callwhere we need to transport a patient," said Tony Rose, director of Motley County EMS."We can't thank Matador Ranch enough for this very meaningful donation to the MotleyCounty community. It will be a tremendous help."

A cot weighs about 200 pounds and when you add the weight of a patient it can bechallenging for two people to lift it into the ambulance. Motley County EMS already has acot lift system in one ambulance and the new system will be installed in a secondambulance, ensuring all patients will be transported safely.

"Tony explained to me how vital the lift is to the operations of their ambulance servicessince getting people to the hospital quickly and efficiently can save lives," said BobKilmer, Matador Ranch manager. "We hope this new lift system will be a big help to boththe folks that receive emergency care in our county and to our EMS heroes that do somuch for all of us."

Matador Ranch, along with affiliated companies Flint Hills Resources and Koch PipelineCompany, began the Helping Heroes grant program in 2012 to support Texas fire

departments and emergency responders. The grants have been used for training,education, equipment, and emergency notification needs.

Beaverhead Ranch Designated as Gold Certified for HabitatManagement

(L-R)Sheila Hardin, Matador Cattle Company, Beaverhead

Ranch Employee; Kyle Hardin, Matador Cattle Company,

Beaverhead Ranch Manager; Margaret O'Gorman, President of

Wildlife Habitat Council; Pam Lyford, Matador Cattle Company,

Operations Support Manager

Matador Cattle Company's Beaverhead Ranch, located in Dillon, Montana, achieved re-certification of its habitat management program through the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC).

The ranch received "Gold" status among over 700 other WHC programs to be certified.Beaverhead was the first ever ranching operation to get this award and is still today, the only

ranch in the U.S to be certified.

"Our conservation program focuses on providing sustainable habitat for a variety of animalsby utilizing practices that work in harmony with the ranch's operations, " says Kyle Hardin,

manager of the Beaverhead Ranch.

Additionally, the ranch was nominated for WHC's Mammal Project Award based on elk,pronghorn, and deer herd management practices.

Congratulations to Beaverhead Ranch on such an outstanding award!

El Matador Lodge Available

The El Matador Lodge, on the Matador Ranch,is available from May-August for non-huntingguests. We offer a stay that will be sure to fityour needs. The common and dining areascan comfortably accommodate 50 people,while we have a private conference room thatfits 8-10. We also offer overnight stays, whichinclude guest rooms with flat screentelevision, a pool table, free Wi-Fi, a coveredoutdoor fire pit, shopping at the Matador

Store, as well as delicious food. From familyreunions to corporate retreats, consider the ElMatador Lodge for your next big event!

For more information and bookingcontact Kim Woolsey, lodge manager, at 806-347-2600

Matador Ranch Hosts Youth Hunt

Matador Ranch and Texas Parks and Wildlife hosted the local youth at theranch on Saturday December 7th. A total of 9 youth participated from

this area and 11 game wardens took time out of their day to guide them. The game wardens taught how to hunt safely, legally, and ethically, as

well as how to process game. Most importantly, we hope the youth leftwith experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

2016 Hunts on the Matador Ranch

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