Jim Lambert

Jim Lambert is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and strategy within the agricultural and commodities sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development and Strategy at Yakima Chief Hops since December 2017, Lambert successfully transformed the company's business development efforts in the Asian market. Previous roles include Head of Sales at INTL - FCStone Merchant Services and Managing Director at INTL FCStone Ltd, where Lambert played pivotal roles in establishing trading operations and providing risk management solutions. Lambert's early career features key positions including Executive Vice President at The Jernigan Group, Vice President at China Food and Agricultural Services, and founder of Menkou.com. Lambert's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Conflict Management from Lipscomb University and a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Tennessee, complemented by studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.