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BRANDT Expands Domestic Turf Team with New Territory Sales Manager

Springfield, Illinois (July 8, 2025) – BRANDT, a leading agriculture and turf and ornamental retailer and manufacturer of specialty products, has added Justin Tracy as a territory sales manager on its turf team. Based in California, Tracy will help drive growth across the western U.S. by supporting customers and distributors with technical expertise, product knowledge and hands-on field support.

Tracy brings a well-rounded background in plant science and turf management, with experience in R&D, plant health care, and agronomic sales. He is a licensed California Pest Control Advisor (PCA) and holds a B.S. in Plant Science from California State University, Fresno.

In his BRANDT role, Tracy will support turf distributors and customers throughout CA, OR and WA. His focus will include product education and technical support on key BRANDT solutions – including the BRANDT® Smart System®, BRANDT® Turf Success Kits, and BRANDT® Manni-Plex® line – while working to grow distribution and provide value-added service across the region.

“We’re excited to welcome Justin Tracy to the team,” said Kym Wood, Director – Turf and Ornamental Sales. “His technical experience and customer-first mindset will be a great asset as we continue to expand our footprint in the western turf market.”

About BRANDT

A leading agricultural company, BRANDT serves growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. BRANDT’s focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for return while building a stronger, healthier and more abundant food supply.