Montgomery County farmer Richard Felts was elected to the Kansas Farm Bureau Board of Directors at the 2001 annual meeting where he represented KFB's third district. In 2011, he was elected to serve as Vice-President of KFB. 

Felts earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences and Industry from Kansas State University.  During his time at KSU he participated on the Livestock and Meats judging teams.  He currently is a partner in Felts Farms of Liberty, Kansas. 

Richard and his wife, Shirley, have four children: Cynthia, Richard, Ryan and Kimberly.