Prior to joining the team at Fanatics, he was the Head of US Government Affairs for Sportradar, a global leader in sports data and digital content. Additionally, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2014-2020. During his six-year tenure, Iden served as the Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee.
In 2019, his leadership earned him the designation as one of Michigan’s "50 Names to Know in Government" by Crain's Detroit Business, a premiere business and news publication.
As a member of the Legislature, Brandt was deemed "the architect" of Michigan's Lawful Internet Gaming Act – serving as the lead sponsor of legislation which legalized internet casino, sports betting, advance deposit wagering (ADW) for pari-mutuel horse racing and daily fantasy sports contests in Michigan. His successful effort to bring online gaming to Michigan earned him the American Gambling Awards Golden Eagle 2020 Legislator of the Year award.
As an industry leader, Brandt is a member of the Board of Directors for the American Gaming Association and was inducted in 2021 into the "Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40" program.
