April 21, 2025 – Prospiant, a leading U.S. provider of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) greenhouse solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Tony Abbas as the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Abbas will report directly to Prospiant President Burk Metzger.
With more than a decade of experience in large-scale controlled-environment agriculture, Abbas brings proven leadership and operational expertise to his new role.
In his most recent position as Director of Business Development at Prospiant, Abbas led Sales and Business Development efforts across Canada, coordinating factory and field resources for successful project execution. He also worked closely with Prospiant’s U.S. team, arranging expert support from Canada when needed.
Abbas brings a rare combination of technical know-how and operational leadership to his new role, which will prove invaluable as Prospiant continues to expand its footprint across Canada and the U.S.
“Appointing Tony as the Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Prospiant is a pivotal step in advancing our One Prospiant strategy,” says Prospiant President Burk Metzger. “Tony brings a unique skill set, deep expertise in the CEA space, and the vision, drive, and energy necessary to lead and execute our new Sales and Business Development strategy.”
Abbas’ leadership is backed by his deep experience in project management and strategic planning—skills he’s applied across multiple roles at Prospiant and beyond. His background also includes strengths in operations management and business development, with a track record of driving results in both B2B and agricultural markets.
Whether building high-performing teams or managing complex sales processes, Abbas combines hands-on experience with strong communication and customer service instincts.
“I am truly honored to accept this role, as I wholeheartedly believe in Prospiant and the proven partner approach we take with our customers,” Abbas says. “We are invested in their success and look forward to the bright CEA future in Canada and the U.S.
“We are the only turn-key builder with significant experience that has operations and fabrications on both sides of the border. That’s something to be excited about, and I plan to shout it from the mountaintops. Thank you to my colleagues for their continued support. It takes a team to do what we do, and we have a great one.”
Prior to his move to Prospiant in 2023, Abbas served as Chief Operating Officer at PharmHouse, where he led the successful retrofit of a 30-acre tomato greenhouse for cannabis cultivation and extraction. Before that, he held a regional leadership role at Grodan, a global supplier of growing media.
Prospiant is well-positioned to expand its impact in the greenhouse industry and continue delivering greenhouse infrastructure and expertise to its customers under Abbas’s leadership.
Please join us in wishing Tony Abbas continued success in this key role as he supports our teams and customers across Canada and the U.S.
For questions or more information, reach out to [email protected].
About Prospiant
Prospiant, the agriculture technology portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), is a leading North American provider of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) ag-tech solutions and custom greenhouses. Formed from the combined expertise of legacy companies Rough Brothers, Nexus Greenhouse Systems, and ThermoEnergy Solutions, Prospiant offers unmatched capabilities in greenhouse manufacturing, design, engineering, construction, and support.
With decades of experience across commercial horticulture, produce, research, education, and retail, Prospiant helps growers and institutions thrive with innovative, scalable greenhouse and ag-tech systems. Learn more at Prospiant.com.
About Gibraltar
Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the renewable energy, residential, agtech, and infrastructure markets. With a three-pillar strategy focused on business systems, portfolio management, and organization and talent development, Gibraltar’s mission is to create compounding and sustainable value with strong leadership positions in higher-growth, profitable end markets. Gibraltar serves customers primarily throughout North America. Learn more at Gibraltar1.com.
