Tom Snipes to Lead Ostara as Chief Executive Officer

Snipes Brings Decades of Experience and Expertise to a Leader in Sustainable Crop Nutrition

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ostara, the leading provider of the most efficient, sustainable and economical crop nutrition solutions and wastewater treatment solutions enabled by its Crystal Green technology platform, announced today that Tom Snipes has been appointed CEO.

"Tom brings a valuable combination of agricultural experience and business expertise to Ostara. He has a track record of innovation and growth that will enable us to continue expanding our presence and product line," said Monty Bayer, executive chairman of Ostara's Board of Directors.

Snipes most recently served as CEO of Custom Agronomics and also served as CEO of Plant Response Inc., a global plant biotechnology company specializing in nutrient use efficiency, plant innate immunity and plant physiology. Under his leadership, Plant Response successfully completed substantial fundraising and portfolio expansion and experienced rapid growth due to aggressive commercialization efforts and strategic acquisitions. Plant Response was acquired by The Mosaic Company in 2022 and is now part of Mosaic Biosciences™.

"The emphasis on sustainability, improving nutrient efficiency, and enhancing both plant and soil health has presented strong market opportunities for Ostara. The company has already built an incredible base of technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and customer relationships complimented by proven agronomic results globally. I'm excited about capitalizing on opportunities to drive the business to the next stage of growth," Snipes said.

Snipes previously worked in leadership roles at Pinnacle Agricultural Holdings and Koch Industries. In those roles, he led business development efforts, implemented growth strategies, and identified acquisition targets.

He is a University of South Carolina graduate and has completed executive education programs at the University of Michigan and Texas A&M University.

About Ostara
Ostara was founded in 2005 with the primary goal of feeding the world while protecting it. Ostara's fertilizer portfolio and nutrient recovery technologies reduce the amount of phosphorus and nitrogen released into the environment. The global reach of Ostara's products and technology positively impacts the agriculture and wastewater industries and empowers them to do more with less. Learn more about the Ostara story at ostara.com.

About Ostara | Crystal Green
Ostara's Crystal Green^® fertilizers are the first and only highly efficient phosphate fertilizers to release nutrients in response to crop demand. Crystal Green fertilizers are proven to maximize yield, enhance soil health and significantly reduce phosphate tie-up, runoff and leaching, thereby improving food security while protecting the environment. Crystal Green fertilizers play a key role in the agriculture and turf & ornamental sectors through a network of established retailers and distributors in North America and Europe. To learn more about Ostara's fertilizer portfolio, please visit ostara.com/products.

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