Tractor Supply names a new president and CMO

Tractor Supply Company has promoted Steve Barbarick to the role of president and chief merchandising officer.

Effective immediately, Barbarick will assume his new title as he continues his oversight of the company's merchandising, marketing, inventory management, omni-channel, distribution and logistics teams. He will continue to report to CEO Greg Sandfort.

"Steve has been an integral part of the Tractor Supply team for the past 18 years. He has been a driving force behind the continued evolution of the business and the development of key merchandise, sales, margin and marketing initiatives and has more recently begun providing his leadership in the areas of inventory management, omni-channel, distribution and logistics," said Sandfort. "Steve has a commitment to servant leadership and a deep understanding and passion for our business and customer base. I look forward to continuing to work closely with him as we execute our long term growth strategy in the years ahead."

Barbarick has been with Tractor Supply since 1998, when he started as a buyer. His subsequent roles have included VP and divisional merchandise manager, senior VP merchandising, executive VP merchandising and marketing, and most recently, executive VP, chief merchandising officer since March 2015.