Tractor Supply Company To Appoint Cynthia T. Jamison Lead Director
February 10 2010 - 4:16PM
PR Newswire (US)
- S.P. "Pete" Braud To Retire From Board of Directors - BRENTWOOD,
Tenn., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tractor Supply Company
(NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the
United States, today announced that S.P. "Pete" Braud, 79, plans to
retire from the Company's Board when his current term ends on April
29, 2010. At that time, Cynthia T. Jamison will succeed him as the
Board's lead director. Ms. Jamison, 50, has been a member of the
Company's board of directors since 2002 and serves as chair of the
Audit committee and as a member of the Compensation committee. She
is also a National Managing Partner at Tatum, LLC. Before joining
Tatum, Ms. Jamison held senior management positions in a variety of
industries including consumer products, retail/restaurant and food
services. She graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in economics and political science and earned an M.B.A.
in finance from the University of Chicago. Ms. Jamison is also a
Certified Public Accountant. Jim Wright, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, stated, "Cindie has made significant
contributions to our Board since she joined the Company eight years
ago, and we look forward to working with her in a greater capacity.
We are confident that she will continue to make strong
contributions to our business as we execute our growth strategies
in 2010 and beyond." Mr. Wright added, "Pete has been a highly
valued member of our board of directors for 17 years. Our Company
has benefited greatly from his vision, service and guidance as we
have generated great value for our shareholders. We will miss his
presence and wish him our very best." About Tractor Supply Company
At December 26, 2009, Tractor Supply Company operated 930 stores in
44 states. The Company's stores are focused on supplying the
lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The Company
also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural
lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are
located in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural
communities. The Company offers the following comprehensive
selection of merchandise: (1) equine, pet and animal products,
including items necessary for their health, care, growth and
containment; (2) maintenance products for agricultural and rural
use; (3) hardware and tool products; (4) seasonal products,
including lawn and garden power equipment; (5) truck and towing
products; and (6) work/recreational clothing and footwear for the
entire family. DATASOURCE: Tractor Supply Company CONTACT: Anthony
F. Crudele, Chief Financial Officer, or Randy Guiler, Director,
Investor Relations, +1-615-440-4000; or Investors, Cara O'Brien, or
Erica Pettit, or Media, Samantha Cohen, all of Financial Dynamics,
+1-212-850-5600 Web Site: http://www.mytscstore.com/
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