Brandon Hodges
Senior Territory Manager - AL/FL/GA- Bachelors of Science - Animal Science/Business Management at Michigan State University
- Joined Contec in 2022
Brandon Hodges joined Contec Healthcare in 2022, bringing a robust professional background in biotechnology and healthcare sales to our team. A proud alumnus of Michigan State University, Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences, coupled with a minor in Business. He's traversed the country, honing his expertise by training laboratory staff at premier companies, ensuring quality control for consumer goods. Transitioning from biotech sales to healthcare textiles, he expanded his knowledge in laundry and textile business within the healthcare sector. His journey led him to specialize in UV disinfection technology before his exceptional track record aligned him with Contec Healthcare.
As a Senior Territory Manager, Brandon oversees a critical region encompassing Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. He's responsible for nurturing client relationships, driving sales, and ensuring the high-quality application of Contec Healthcare's solutions in these territories. His role is pivotal, ensuring that the quality and integrity of Contec Healthcare's products are upheld and that they continue to set industry standards.
What truly sets Brandon apart are his acute listening skills and his problem-solving prowess. He thrives under pressure and possesses a unique ability to manage his territory with both efficiency and a personal touch. Brandon approaches sales from a consultative perspective, eschewing the hard sell in favor of building lasting trust and comfort with his clients. His sales philosophy is simple yet powerful: cultivate a desire within clients to choose Contec Healthcare, fostered by reliability and a strong professional bond.
Brandon's commitment to excellence is not just about his job performance; it's reflected in his continuous pursuit of knowledge and professional development. His approach to sales as an art form, combined with his formal training, has enabled him to craft a style that's uniquely his—a style that's not just about selling a product but about delivering a solution that clients trust and rely upon.
Neil Simpson
Technical Services Manager EMEA and R&D Manager EMEA
Neil has over twenty years of experience in the contamination control industry, supporting pharmaceutical, biomedical and other critical industries. Currently the Technical/R&D Manager for Contec in Europe, Neil developed Contec’s cleanroom disinfection products for European and other global markets.
Neil is a microbiologist with extensive expertise in the field of chemical disinfection and has developed disinfectant products and processes for cleanroom use worldwide, including a product design patent. Neil has conducted seminars and presentations globally on cleanrooms, disinfectants, and GMP requirements, and has co-authored published articles such as ‘ Virucidal testing of Cleanroom Disinfectants’ and has assisted facilities in selecting appropriate disinfectants, wipes, and mopping systems for use in critical and controlled environments.
As Quality Manager for Contec, Neil was instrumental in establishing Contec’s European disinfectant manufacturing and was integral in gaining ISO 9001 for their European manufacturing site. Previously Technical Development Manager for Shield Medicare/Ecolab for nearly 10 years, Neil holds a degree in Applied Biology and Microbiology from University of Wales Institute.