Gregory Sandfort
Chairman at WD-40 COMPANY
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Gregory A. Sandfort (born 1956) – also known as Greg – is a business executive in the retail industry.
Current executive roles
Sandfort is the President (since 2009), Director and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013) of Tractor Supply Company. He is also a Director at WD-40 Company (since 2011). He is on the board at the National Retail Federation and the Tractor Supply Company.
His total compensation for 2013 was: $4,785,726.
Employment history
Prior to his current key role at the firm, Sandfort held a variety of other key executive positions including: Chief Operating Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Vice President. Since joining the firm in 2007, he worked in the following departments: inventory management, product merchandising, stores organization and supply chain.
In 2006, he worked at Michaels Stores Inc., in the capacity of Co-President and Chief Operating Officer. Other roles he held at the firm included: Co-Principal Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, VP, Divisional Merchandise Manager for Lazarus Department Stores.
Other firms he has worked at over the nearly three decades he has been in the industry include: Vice Chairman and Co-CEO at Kleinert’s Inc., VP and General Merchandise Manager of Children’s Apparel, Furniture, Toys, and Electronic Games at Sears, Senior VP, MD at Arthur Anderson/Right Associates, Inc.
Beginning his career in 1976 at F.W. Woolworth/Woolco, Sandfort has also worked at Federated Department Stores and Sears Roebuck and Company.
Education
Sandfort has a degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Louisville.
Source @ Wikipedia
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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WD-40 COMPANY
0.04% | 2023-12-11 | 5,354 ( 0.04% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
GENESCO INC.
0.28% | 2023-06-21 | 31,938 ( 0.28% ) | 832 943 $ | 2024-04-29 |
Gregory Sandfort active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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WD-40 COMPANY | Chairman | 2022-12-12 |
GENESCO INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-20 |
Former positions of Gregory Sandfort
Companies | Position | End |
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-01-12 |
KIRKLAND'S, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-08-28 |
Michaels Stores, Inc.
Michaels Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | President | 2007-07-31 |
Kleinert's, Inc.
Kleinert's, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Kleinert's, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets sleepwear and playwear for children and infants. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2002-12-31 |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Sales & Marketing | 2001-12-31 |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY | Retail Trade |
WD-40 COMPANY | Process Industries |
KIRKLAND'S, INC. | Retail Trade |
GENESCO INC. | Retail Trade |
Private companies | 6 |
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Michaels Stores, Inc.
Michaels Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Retail Trade |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Retail Trade |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Kleinert's, Inc.
Kleinert's, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Kleinert's, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets sleepwear and playwear for children and infants. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
National Retail Federation, Inc.
National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
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