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Phil Lawless Promoted to Cooksville Plant Manager

Springfield, Illinois (January 1, 2022) – BRANDT, a leading retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty input products, has promoted Phil Lawless to manager of its retail plant in Cooksville, Illinois. Lawless assumes command from Doug Matlock, who is retiring after 9 years of service.

Lawless, who has managed daily operations at the BRANDT location in Towanda, IL since 2012, will now oversee both Towanda and Cooksville locations.

“Phil has established himself as a young leader in the BRANDT organization and has earned the trust of farmers in the communities he serves,” said John Allen, VP of BRANDT Agronomic Services. “He has extensive knowledge on the latest ag technologies and agronomic practices with a veteran staff to carry out first-class service.”

“We would like to thank Doug Matlock for his years of service and wish him well in his retirement,” continued Allen.

Lawless’s promotion takes effect on January 1, coinciding with Matlock’s formal retirement.

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.