Tractor Supply extends CEO Hal Lawton’s employment contract

Tractor Supply Company announced the extension of President and Chief Executive Officer Hal Lawton’s employment contract and key transitions on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has elected long-standing member Edna Morris as Chairman of the Board. Morris will succeed Cynthia Jamison, who is retiring, effective May 11, 2023, following the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Additionally, Tom Kingsbury has resigned, effective February 6, 2023, as a member of the Board of Directors in order to focus on his new role as chief executive officer at Kohl’s Corporation. The Board of Directors of Tractor Supply has agreed with Hal Lawton, President and Chief Executive Officer, to extend the terms of his employment contract for another three years to 2026, with an evergreen extension going forward. "This is an exciting time to be leading Tractor Supply, as we celebrate our 85th anniversary this year. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to build on our resilient and proven business model. Together with our Board, our leadership team and more than 50,000 incredibly dedicated Team Members, I believe we are well-positioned to continue to deliver long-term growth and value creation," said Lawton.