OHP adds Technical Sales Manager in Western U.S.
January 4, 2024
OHP, Inc., (“OHP”), an American Vanguard Company (NYSE: AVD), is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Brecht, Ph.D., to its team of horticultural
professionals as Technical Sales Manager in the Western U.S.
Matt brings a range of professional experience to the OHP team, most recently with Certis Biologicals as Key Account Manager for Organic Pesticide Products in the Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) markets. While at Certis, Matt supported both BotaniGard® and Mycotrol® Mycoinsecticides, two best-in-class products that OHP has recently added to its stable of pest control solutions.
Prior to Certis, Matt served as key account manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, supporting several key biopesticides in the U.S. and Canadian greenhouse vegetable, ornamental, and cannabis markets. He also has vast experience in training, public speaking, video production, and other communication areas.
“We are excited to add Matt as a key contributor in our efforts to promote our traditional products and BioSolutions® to the ornamental and CEA markets,” says Ron Ostrander, OHP VP of Commercial Operations.
“Growing our BioSolutions segment is critical for OHP and Matt will help tremendously, having experience in that space the last several years,” adds Ostrander. “It’s a natural fit. Matt has the market knowledge and product experience to support and grow market acceptance for all OHP products, including our new additions BotaniGard and Mycotrol.”
In addition to his biopesticide sales and tech support experience, he was founder and president of Dutch Valley Farms, a cannabis growing operation in Western Oregon. He also served as a territory sales manager for 11 years with Syngenta Lawn and Garden.
Matt holds both a Ph.D. in plant pathology and a Master of Science degree in plant pathology from the University of Florida.
OHP® to distribute Certis® Biological products in U.S. non-crop markets
November 15, 2023
Certis and OHP are pleased to announce an expansion of our collaborative relationship in U.S. non-crop markets. Under the new agreement, OHP will be the exclusive Master Distributor of BotaniGard and Mycotrol Mycoinsecticides and will continue to support other Certis technologies in the OHP Biosolutions portfolio including Azatin® O Biological Insecticide, Triact® 70 Fungicide Insecticide Miticide, Ancora® Microbial Insecticide, and Triathlon® BA Biofungicide/Bactericide.
This collaboration enables Certis to continue to focus on the development of new technology solutions for US Ornamental and CEA markets while leveraging OHP’s strong commercial and technical capabilities. In the last few years OHP has added personnel with experience in Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) markets and is further equipped to support BotaniGard, Mycotrol, and other Certis-sourced biopesticides.
Programming and pricing information about the additions to the OHP product line will be forthcoming in the very near future. In the meantime, please direct any questions to OHP Vice President of Commercial Operations Ron Ostrander or Certis Global VP Marketing Chris Judd. We thank you for your continued business.
Sincerely,
Amy O’Shea, President & CEO, Certis Biologicals
Shayne M. Wetherall, CEO, OHP
OHP adds Northeast technical sales manager
January 10, 2023
At OHP, we are happy to ring in the new year with the following announcement: We have added Duffey Clark to our team of horticultural professionals as Technical Sales Manager in the Northeast US.
Many of you may already know Duffey, who most recently served as business manager for Griffin Greenhouse Supply, a leading U.S. horticulture distributor of grower, retail, and controlled environmental agriculture supplies. In total, Duffey spent over 20 years with Griffin.
Duffey replaces Don Lovisone, who recently retired after 11-plus years of excellent service to the NE customer base. Don will be missed and we’re fortunate to add Duffey, who is well-known and respected in the horticultural industry, to continue the good work in the region.
With a knowledge of OHP, our products, and our customers, Duffey will make an immediate contribution to you, our grower customer.
Based in central Virginia, Duffey will cover the NE corridor plus Virginia. Please find his contact information here.
Please join me in welcoming Duffey to the OHP family!
American Vanguard / AMVAC Announce Strategic Integration
April 14, 2021
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. | April 6, 2021—American Vanguard® Corporation (NYSE: AVD) and its subsidiary AMVAC® Corporation announced today that they are bringing their OHP Inc. subsidiary into the AMVAC Environmental Products (“AEP”) family to create a unified non-crop business entity within AVD.
OHP, the leading provider of technology-based solutions for greenhouse and nursery production applications, was acquired by AMVAC in 2017 to expand its non-crop footprint in the plant production segment.
The integration of OHP and AEP – a leading provider of proven chemistries, biologicals, and low-impact solutions to the professional pest, golf, landscape, and public health markets – is part of AVD’s long-term strategy to grow and re-define its position in non-crop markets through portfolio expansion, innovation, licensing, and acquisition.
Eric Wintemute, Chairman and CEO of American Vanguard, commented, “The integration of our dynamic specialty product businesses is part of the Company’s long-term strategy to increase capacity, broaden product portfolios, and support AEP’s and OHP’s collaborative efforts to develop new biological, biorational, and proven chemistry solutions to the market.”
Mr. Wintemute noted in particular that OHP’s biosolutions for U.S. nursery and ornamental customers are a key part of the Company’s growing portfolio of low-impact platforms in both the U.S. and internationally. “These green and sustainable platforms, combined with our precision application technologies, provide American Vanguard with unique and compelling ESG (environmental, social, and governance) solutions.”
Changes in OHP Leadership
With OHP’s integration come several leadership changes.
Dan Stahl, OHP’s long-time leader and the company’s Vice President/General Manager, is planning to retire from OHP at the end of April. He has worked closely with AEP CEO Shayne M. Wetherall and the extended AEP executive team to facilitate a smooth integration ensuring OHP will continue to deliver excellent products and service to its customers and its channel and supplier partners. A formal announcement of Mr. Stahl’s retirement is forthcoming.
Upon Mr. Stahl’s retirement, Troy Bettner, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for OHP, will continue to lead OHP’s commercial efforts and supplier relationships and will report to Mr. Wetherall. Mr. Bettner joined OHP in 2018 and has worked closely with Mr. Stahl to prepare for this management transition.
Said Mr. Wetherall: “Dan’s many contributions have been pivotal to OHP’s success and have provided the platform for its strategic integration with AEP. With a smooth transition to Troy’s commercial leadership, and in partnership with the AEP team, OHP will continue to deliver excellence to our customers and also deliver on our vision for AEP, which is to be the fastest-growing provider of technology and innovation to the markets we serve.”
Added Mr. Wintemute: “The great opportunities that OHP and AEP present in the non-crops market, coupled with AMVAC’s long-time strengths in the agricultural crops segment, extend and further solidify American Vanguard’s position as a continuing and long-term leader in technology, innovation, and sustainability.”
Dan Stahl to retire as VP/GM of OHP Inc.
April 14, 2021
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. | April 13, 2021—Dan Stahl, a leader in the crop protection industry who most recently guided and developed OHP Inc.’s position as a leading provider of innovative product solutions for the greenhouse and nursery market, will retire as the company’s Vice President and General Manager effective June 30.
Upon Mr. Stahl’s retirement, Troy Bettner, Vice President and Marketing and Sales for OHP, will continue to lead OHP’s commercial efforts and supplier relationships, reporting to Shayne M. Wetherall, CEO of AMVAC Environmental Products (“AEP”).
“Dan’s leadership and numerous contributions to the industry have been key to OHP’s success,” said Mr. Wetherall. “He has been an effective mentor to Troy Bettner and has worked very closely with me and the AEP executive team to facilitate a smooth integration. OHP’s personnel and market partners remain its key strength, and the OHP brand will continue to deliver excellence and innovation to its customers, channel partners, and supplier partners in the ornamentals market.”
Mr. Stahl’s 30-plus-year career in crop protection has included roles in sales, marketing, global strategy, and sourcing with Rhone-Poulenc, Aventis, and Bayer. He joined OHP in 2005 as VP, Marketing & Business Development and became VP/GM in 2017. Under his leadership, the company in 2017 introduced “OHP biosolutions,” a new line of products specifically designed for the expanding segment of greenhouse and nursery growers who utilize biological products exclusively or in combination with conventional products.
Mr. Stahl also has been an active member of RISE: Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment for the past 16 years, serving on the board and as well as the association’s chairman.
Said Mr. Wetherall: “All of us at OHP and AEP deeply thank and congratulate Dan for his many years of service not only to OHP but to the industry at large. We wish him all the very best in his retirement.”
OHP, acquired by AMVAC in 2017, recently was integrated into the AMVAC Environmental Products (“AEP”) family to create a unified non-crop business entity within parent company American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD).