Wade Gease has been an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge for the past six years and has judged shows throughout the United States and Canada. He is also an alpaca judge trainer for new prospective judges in the halter area. Presently he serves as President for the Great Lakes Alpaca Affiliate. Wade consults for Pharmacy Solutions (compound lab) with veterinarians. He is co-owner of LondonDairy Alpacas which is home to over 80 Huacaya & Suri alpacas. Wade has been very active in the alpaca world which includes speaking for clinics, consulting for auctions and privately evaluating alpacas for alpaca breeders.
His latest adventure involves organizing trips for alpaca breeders that wish to visit Bolivia & Peru.
In his past he has been a certified flight instructor, organic chemistry teacher, co-owner of a retail gift store and has worked for pharmaceutical companies. Wade has earned an Associate’s Degree in Aeronautical Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry & a Masters Degree in Biochemistry.
Wade likes to bring a personal teaching perspective to his judging because of his past passion of showing and educating. As a judge, Wade has a philosophy that anyone that walks by the arena should be able to understand why alpacas are lined up the way they are.