Lincoln, Montana’s Hi-Country Snack Foods in midst of multi-million dollar sale

The longtime owner of Lincoln-based Hi-Country Snack Foods is ready to leave the business.

James Johnson is handing the reins over to Travis Byerly in a multi-million dollar deal. Byerly, who already has ownership in the business, is increasing his stake and will be in control of operations.

For over 40 years, the company has manufactured, packaged and shipped its products – including the well-known jerky – at a site just west of Lincoln. According to Hi-Country’s website, the company grew from a small operation with just a couple employees to a sprawling factory of 18,000 square feet.