Executive Bio
Mr. Gregory A. Sandfort, also known as Greg, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Tractor Supply Company since December 2012. Mr. Sandfort has over 30 years of experience across a wide range of retail companies. He served as the served as the President of Tractor Supply Company from February 2009 to May 3, 2016 and also served as its Chief Operating Officer from February 15, 2012 to January 1, 2013, Chief Merchandising Officer from November 2007 to January 2012 and Executive Vice President from November 2007 to February 2009. He joined Tractor Supply in 2007 and has responsibilities include marketing, product merchandising, inventory management, supply chain and the stores organization. He served as Co-Principal Executive Officer of Michaels Stores, Inc. and served as its Co-President & Chief Operating Officer from March 15, 2006 to August 2007 and Executive Vice President & General Merchandise Manager from January 27, 2004 to March 15, 2006. He served as Vice Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Kleinert's Inc. He served as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Children's Apparel, Furniture, Toys and Electronic Games at Sears, responsible for the Children's Division of 870 stores in North America. He served as Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager for Lazarus Department Stores, a division of Federated Department Stores and as Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Arthur Anderson/Right Associates, Inc. He began his career at F.W. Woolworth/Woolco in 1976. He has been an Independent Director of Kirkland's, Inc. since October 2, 2017 and Tractor Supply Company since February 2013. He has been an Independent Director at WD-40 Company since October 11, 2011. He serves as a Director at National Retail Federation Inc. He studied Business Administration and Economics at the University of Louisville.