Leah James

Leah James is an experienced marketing professional in the dairy industry, currently serving as the US Beef and Dairy Marketing Manager at GENEX since April 2013, where responsibilities include directing global dairy brand strategies and executing marketing plans to boost sales. Leah has also held positions such as U.S. Dairy Marketing Manager and U.S. Jersey Marketing Advisor, achieving record sales levels for Jersey products. Additionally, Leah operates a dairy farm with a focus on registered Holsteins, Jerseys, and Milking Shorthorns. Prior positions include Midwest Cornerstone Specialist at ABS Global Inc./Genus PLC and Central Plains Area Representative at the American Jersey Cattle Association, where Leah excelled in managing territories, supporting sales teams, and increasing registration growth. Leah holds a degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, graduating magna cum laude, and is a participant of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute.