James Clement is a veteran rancher, ag-technology executive, and conservation leader focused on the long-term stewardship of working lands. He represents multiple generations of family ranching in South Texas, where managing cattle, wildlife, and rangelands in low-moisture environments has shaped a practical, systems-based approach to land management.James serves as Senior Vice President of Grass and Rangeland at EarthOptics, working at the intersection of soil science, data, and land stewardship. His work centers on rigorous, in-field measurement of soil carbon and ecosystem health, helping landowners, companies, and policymakers connect credible data with sound management and emerging environmental markets. He also serves on the boards of Beggs Cattle Company, Ranchbot, and Frontiers Market, supporting technologies and enterprises that improve water management, livestock systems, and market transparency across working lands.
In addition to his private-sector work, James holds leadership roles within producer and conservation organizations, with a focus on grazing management, wildlife stewardship, and natural resource policy. He is deeply engaged in graduate-level ranch management education and the development of future leaders who understand both the biological and economic realities of ranching.
A former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer, James brings a disciplined, mission-oriented approach to leadership. Across his work, he emphasizes a simple principle: durable solutions for food, resources, and conservation must strengthen the land and the people who manage it.