John Genho
Current Roles
- Managing Director, Index Genetics – Data management and analytics
- Genho Analytics – Genetic evaluation and data management
- Eldon Farms – Manager of 1,000 head cow/calf and stocker operation
Professional Experience
- Large Ranch Cow Herd Operations – many large ranches
- Founder, Livestock Genetic Services (2005–2022)
- Focused on genetic evaluation and data management
- Sold to Neogen Corporation in 2017
- Worked on transition into Neogen for 5 years
- Eldon Farms (2005–present)
- Moved 1,000 cow/calf and stocker operation from decades of losses to consistent positive cash flows
- Participated in marketing and sale of 7,000 acre property in 2021
- Involved in all aspects of property management – conservation ecology, timber sales, hunting leases, property taxes, rental homes, etc.
- Other Activities
- Beef Improvement Federation Board (2016–2019)
- Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors – Running in 2025
Education
- Duke University – Fuqua School of Business | MBA, 2011
- Cornell University | Master of Science in Genetics, 2005
- Brigham Young University | Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, 2003
Hobbies / Interests
- Regional leader of nine congregations for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (2015–2025)
- Own and manage 100 head sheep flock and small apiary with kids
- Developing a village commercial property in Woodville focused on marketing local farm products and short-term rentals
Family
- Married to Lynnie Genho and have five kids, with three still at home
