Rural lifestyle chain promotes exec to finance chief

Coinciding with its management transition plan announced last summer, Tractor Supply Co. appointed Kurt Barton to senior VP, CFO and treasurer.



Barton succeeds Anthony Crudele, who retired after serving as CFO for the past 11 years. Crudele and Barton have worked together over the last seven months to ensure a smooth transition of all responsibilities, according to the retailer.



Barton first joined Tractor Supply in 1999 and was promoted to senior VP, controller earlier this year. He was named VP, controller in 2009. Barton also served as director, internal audit from 2002 to 2009, and held other leadership roles in accounting during his tenure with Tractor Supply Co.



Bob Volke has been promoted to the position of VP, controller, effective immediately. Volke, who joined Tractor Supply in April 2007, has served as the company's VP, accounting since February 2014.