Leon Farmer III

Leon, III has enjoyed a lifetime of experience in the beer business. He spent his summers as a young man stacking cases in the warehouse and rolling beer on the routes. After graduation from the University of Georgia, he began his career as a lawn care maintenance assistant for the company. He has held many important positions for the company since that day, including delivery assistant, forklift driver, on-premise marketing representative, sales representative, computer systems manager, and sales manager. Today, Leon is proud to be the third generation to lead Leon Farmer and Company and grateful to have worked with so many fine individuals over the years.

Leon is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. After graduating from Marine Recruit Training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he was trained as a Logistics and Embarkation Specialist. As a Corporal on active duty he earned the Marine Corps Commendation in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His experience in logistical operations serves him well as a distributor.

From 2000 to 2002, Leon served as a member of the Anheuser-Busch Consumer Awareness and Education Advisory Panel. In November 2002 he was appointed to the Anheuser-Busch Wholesaler Advisory Panel, serving until March 2006. He was elected Chairman of the Anheuser-Busch Wholesaler Advisory Panel in January 2005, becoming the second son to follow in his father’s footsteps as Panel Chair.

Leon was elected President of the corporation on October 18, 2004 and continues to serve in this capacity over 20 years later.

Leon and his wife Rebecca reside in Athens, where they raised two exceptional children Beau and Brooke. He enjoys spending time with his family, attending UGA sporting events and beer tastings with friends, and training in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do.