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BRANDT Promotes Brenden to Director, Global Regulatory Affairs

Springfield, Illinois (May 28, 2025) –BRANDT has promoted Stephanie Brenden to Director, Global Regulatory Affairs. In her new role, Brenden will focus on streamlining regulatory support for product registrations in the countries where BRANDT does business.  

Brenden’s promotion is part of BRANDT’s ongoing strategy to consolidate regulatory support under its Discovery & Innovation operating group. D&I is responsible for product discovery, field trialing & testing, product registration, field technical support and formulation quality control. BRANDT has a vast product portfolio that consists of traditional and sustainable fertilizers, micronutrients, adjuvants, biostimulants, plant growth regulators and sustainable pesticides. 

Brenden will provide leadership, collaboration and strategic planning for product registrations globally across BRANDT Specialty Formulations, BRANDT International, BRANDT Brasil and BRANDT Europe.  

“Stephanie has been an integral part of BRANDT’s regulatory team for over 11 years,” explained Brian Haschemeyer, Vice President of BRANDT Discovery & Innovation. “Her extensive regulatory knowledge and strategic mindset will be instrumental in streamlining and strengthening our regulatory operations. 

“Moreover, I have worked on numerous product development projects with Stephanie,” continued Haschemeyer, “And she is particularly skilled at understanding and navigating the proper regulatory pathways and hurdles. I am confident she will make a meaningful impact in this new role.” 

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.