Expanded team includes renowned, industry-leading atmospheric scientist, Eric Snodgrass

Conduit today announced leadership hires that set the stage for company growth, an enhanced ag e-commerce experience and farmer-first services and opportunities.

Strategic hires at Conduit include a new Executive Vice President (EVP) of Sales & Marketing, an EVP of Farmer Experience & Atmospheric Sciences, a Vice President of B2C, and a Senior Atmospheric Scientist. The new team members will support the company’s ongoing mission to drive an efficient digital experience and provide best-in-class service to farmers.

“We are thrilled to welcome these distinguished leaders to Conduit,” said Matt Carstens, President and CEO of Conduit. “Each of them brings unique expertise around digital ag and technology along with a shared commitment to our mission.”

New hires at Conduit include:

• Eric Snodgrass, EVP of Farmer Experience & Sr. Atmospheric Scientist: Eric joins Conduit with extensive experience in developing predictive, analytical software solutions for global agriculture providing high-impact weather updates and predicting field-level weather impacts on agricultural yields. His insights will directly inform precision agriculture solutions, helping farmers make more data-driven decisions.
• Jack Brodshaug, EVP of Sales & Marketing: Jack is a seasoned leader in digital agricultural technology and will lead the company’s efforts to enhance its brand and accelerate revenue growth across key markets.
• Wade Kent, VP of B2C: Wade will focus on expanding Conduit's offerings, ensuring seamless customer experiences, and delivering impactful growth in the consumer market.
• Matt Reardon, Sr. Atmospheric Scientist: A renowned atmospheric scientist with expertise in weather data analytics and climate patterns, Matt will play an essential role in advancing Conduit's research and development efforts.

“The ability to leverage advanced weather forecasting and machine learning to enhance agricultural productivity is a game-changer,” says EVP of Farmer Experience & Sr. Atmospheric Scientist, Eric Snodgrass. “At Conduit, we’ll bring these technologies to the forefront, enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions with more confidence, even in the face of unpredictable weather patterns.”

Farmers can find Eric’s regular weather updates at conduitweather.ag.

Conduit launched in 2024 and continues to grow as a leader in agriculture, providing an innovative, digital experience for farmers and agribusinesses that creates efficiencies and removes costs. With the addition of these industry experts, Conduit is poised to build on its success and continue driving the agriculture transformation through technology.

About Conduit

Conduit is a first-of-its-kind digital ag company built for the farmer of tomorrow. Conduit removes unnecessary links in the supply chain to improve farmer profitability through competitively priced inputs and 0% financing.

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