BRANDT Promotes Brad Westlake to Manager of Greenview Retail Facility
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (August 1, 2024) – BRANDT, a leading retailer of agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty ag input products, has promoted Brad Westlake to Manager of the BRANDT Agronomic Services location in Greenview, IL. Westlake has been a key member of the BRANDT Greenview team since May 2019, serving as the Assistant Manager of the agriculture retail facility. Brad will be taking over the role of manager from John Van Riper, who has been in the role since 2020.
“Brad is a rising star and will make an immediate impact in his new leadership role,” said John Allen, VP of BRANDT Agronomic Services. “He has been a valuable member of the Greenview team and I’m confident he will seize this opportunity to provide the best service to our customers.”
“I would also like to thank John Van Riper for his contributions and commitment to BRANDT for nearly 20 years,” said Allen. “His leadership has been crucial to the success of our business. We sincerely wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Westlake graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a minor in Agronomy. Brad will report to Ken Vincent, BRANDT Agronomic Services North Regional Manager.
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.
