BRANDT Promotes Lopez to Director of Global Operations
Tampa, Florida (June 23, 2026) – BRANDT has promoted Omar Lopez to Director of Global Operations. In this role, Lopez will lead BRANDT’s global operations strategy, focused on enhancing productivity, delivering operational consistency and ensuring product quality across the company’s global manufacturing network.
A valued member of BRANDT for 10 years, Lopez is currently leading U.S. manufacturing operations, driving continuous operational and process improvements through his leadership of facilities in Pleasant Plains, Illinois; Fresno, California; Visalia, California; Aurora, Nebraska and Avon Park, Florida. He will assume responsibility for operations across BRANDT’s international manufacturing facilities including Carmona, Spain; Cambé, Brazil; and Brits, South Africa.
Lopez’s promotion will take effect July 1; he will continue to report to Brent Wallner, VP, Supply Chain.
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.
