Matt Wettersten is the new publications and media relations specialist at Growmark. He takes over for Cassie Becker.
Wettersten comes to Growmark from WCIA-TV, the CBS affiliate based in Champaign, Illinois. He spent over five years there serving most recently as sports director.
“It’s an honor to join such an outstanding team at Growmark. I love the company’s mission and vision and dedication to its members and local communities,” said Wettersten. “Television has afforded me the opportunity to tell the stories of some amazing people and I look forward to sharing the stories and expertise within the Growmark system,” he added.
Wettersten will handle media relations responsibilities, working with outlets to cover newsworthy topics at Growmark and in the field of agriculture. He will also work on various Growmark publications and internal content creation. He is a graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and has also spent time working at WLFI-TV in West Lafayette, Indiana and WMBD-TV in Peoria, Illinois.
