Randy Kortus, Mainstream Holsteins, Jerseys and Ayrshires, of Lynden, Washington, has built a dynasty of elite cattle genetics with his family’s herd, focusing on solid production cows while encompassing multiple breeds. Kortus and his family’s commitment to detailed and consistent herd management has provided each cow the opportunity to express her genetic potential, and it shows, as Kortus has developed 22 Dam of Merit cows, 41 Gold Medal Dam cows, and 13 cows achieving individual lifetime productions over 300,000 pounds of milk. He has also developed prominent sires in the Holstein and Jersey breeds, such as Mainstream Manifold and Mainstream Iatola Sparky. Beyond impacting the dairy industry through elite genetics, Kortus has committed over 25 years of service and leadership to Holstein Association USA and Select Sires, providing consultant services for herd owners and presenting seminars on a variety of dairy industry topics. Kortus has traveled to 27 countries on over 50 different trips, serving as a welcomed ambassador for the US dairy industry.
The 2023 Expo Recognition Award winners are nominated and selected by their peers for having made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Recipients will be formally honored during the Recognition Awards Banquet at World Dairy Expo on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
To read about other award winners, visit www.worlddairyexpo.com.