Native American Enterprises
- Founded
- 2006-01-01 in Wichita, Kansas
- Headquarters
- Wichita, Kansas
- cheri@naellc.net
- Phone
- (619) 540-5398
Native American Enterprises, LLC (NAE) is a privately held, USDA-inspected meat processing and packing company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The company specializes in custom wholesale, retail co-packing, and institutional food supply, serving schools, military installations, and government agencies across the United States. While its roots trace to a family seasoning business started by Herb Fallis in 1930, the current corporate entity was formally established in 2006. NAE is a Native American and Veteran-owned small business, holding SBA HUBZone certification and SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification. It operates a federally inspected facility at 230 N West Street in Wichita, offering a wide variety of fresh and frozen meat products including ground beef, steaks, pork, and bag products. The company’s core differentiator is its ability to provide fully customizable meat cutting to customer specifications, which it claims saves institutional buyers thousands of dollars in labor costs. NAE also produces items under the USDA Child Nutrition Labeling Program for school districts and participates in the Military Prime Vendor program, supplying food to U.S. military personnel. Its stated mission is to “Inspire Passion to Provide the Highest Level of Food Safety, Quality, Customer Service to Enrich Mind, Body & Spirit.”
Detailed Review
Business Model and Services
Native American Enterprises operates across four primary channels: wholesale, retail and co-packing, schools, and military/government. For wholesale clients, the company offers fully customizable programs where skilled butchers cut all products to exact specifications, effectively functioning as an outsourced processing department for restaurants, hospitals, and other large foodservice operations. In the retail and co-packing segment, NAE provides a USDA-inspected turnkey service for businesses seeking to launch or expand their own branded meat products, handling everything from cutting to packaging.
School and Government Markets
The education market is a significant focus: NAE offers products that meet USDA Child Nutrition Labeling Program requirements, simplifying compliance for school nutrition directors. As a Military Prime Vendor program provider, the company serves as a direct supplier to U.S. military facilities, a credential that underscores reliability at scale and adherence to stringent government quality standards. A client testimonial from Bill Frey of Corporate Chefs LLC praises NAE for its “extensive product list, immeasurable capabilities, flexibility, speed, integrity, and loyalty,” highlighting its strong reputation within the military supply chain.
Certifications and Compliance
NAE’s operational footprint is supported by its SQF certification (a globally recognized food safety standard), HUBZone designation (giving preferential status for federal contracts), and its history as a family-run operation. However, the company has also faced significant regulatory challenges. In 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a permanent injunction against NAE, its vice president and part-owner William N. McGreevy, and a production manager for violations of federal food safety laws related to the preparation of uninspected meat products. This legal action serves as a notable chapter in the company’s history, indicating that while NAE is a capable and well-certified operation, it has encountered serious compliance issues. Despite this, the company continues to operate actively, supplying millions of meals annually.
Key Products
Wholesale Meat Programs
Fully customizable fresh and frozen meat products including ground beef, beef steaks, pork steaks, bag products, and custom cuts for businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and institutions.
Retail & Co-Packing
USDA-inspected retail packaging and co-manufacturing services for third-party brands, handling everything from cutting to packaging.
School Nutrition Products
Child Nutrition Labeling Program-approved meat items designed for K-12 school cafeterias.
Military & Government Supply
Products supplied via the Military Prime Vendor program and other federal contracts, meeting stringent government quality standards.
Specialized Processes
Kettle cooking, portion control grinding, and custom processing services.
Offices & Headcount
30 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
- William N. McGreevy
Vice President / Part-Owner