– USA, IL – KeHE Distributors, LL announced the appointment of Kurt Barton to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, bringing deep expertise across all aspects of finance, including accounting, tax, treasury, M&A, financial services, procurement, and audit.
Kurt Barton will chair the Audit Committee and join the Finance Committee.
About Kurt Barton
Kurt Barton is EVP and CFO at Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. Barton is a seasoned finance executive with more than 30 years of experience. In his 25 years at Tractor Supply, he has served the organization in roles of increasing responsibility within the finance organization, supporting the company’s growth from $700M to $15B in revenues, more than 2,200 stores, and more than 50,000 employees.
“We are excited to welcome Kurt to our Board of Directors,” stated Deb Conklin, President & CEO of KeHE. “Kurt brings a combination of strong leadership, significant financial expertise, and a focus on business growth and profitability. We look forward to benefiting from his experience to help KeHE’s “Food First” strategic plan and continue on our exponential growth path.”
Kurt Barton holds a Business of Science degree in Accounting from Bob Jones University and is a certified public accountant in the state of Tennessee, and began his career at Ernst & Young.
About KeHE
KeHE Distributors, LLC is the largest distributor of natural & organic, specialty, and fresh products to more than 31,000 natural food stores, chain and independent grocery stores, e-commerce retailers, and other specialty products retailers throughout North America. With over 6,800 employee-owners, KeHE, a Certified B Corporation, drives its mission of serving to make lives better, throughout all aspects of its operation.
For more information: https://www.kehe.com/
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