Premier National Junior Red & White Show Judge
Derek Lease hails from Union Bridge MD and grew up on his family’s farm Leaseway Holsteins. Together they bred over 30 Excellent cows. Today, Derek serves as an area sales manager for Premier Select Sires.
Derek was the winner of the 2007 Maryland 4H & FFA judging contest along with a 4th place finish at the WDE 4H judging contest the same year.
Derek has officiated several state, district and county shows throughout the east coast. He lives with his wife, Rachel, and two children, Cameron and Lilah.