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Orgill appointed Clay Jackson as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strategic growth and operational excellence. Jackson is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience at Tractor Supply Company and will officially join Orgill on January 20, 2025. Jackson will report to Boyden Moore, Orgill’s president and CEO, who also shares a retail background.
“We currently have more than half-dozen former retailers serving in executive leadership roles at Orgill,” Moore says. “We think this gives us a truly unique perspective on how to best serve our customers. It gives our team a better understanding of the challenges our customers face and how we can better help drive their success. Clay’s experience helping drive the growth and success of one of the best performing retailers in the industry will add even more perspective and real-world insights to our team.”
Jackson has been instrumental in driving Tractor Supply’s operational and financial success, most recently serving as vice president of merchandise planning and inventory and overseeing $15 billion in merchandise strategy and category management.
“We are thrilled to welcome Clay to the Orgill team,” Moore says. “His remarkable track record in operational leadership, combined with his deep understanding of retail logistics and supply chain, aligns perfectly with Orgill’s mission to help our customers be successful.”
With his extensive retail experience working at Tractor Supply Company, Clay will lead Orgill’s purchasing and operations teams while playing a pivotal role in the company’s retail services and strategic programs. His servant-leadership philosophy and collaborative approach have earned him recognition as a dynamic leader focused on people development and continuous improvement.
“I’m honored to join Orgill, a company with a rich legacy and a forward-thinking vision,” Jackson says. “I look forward to working alongside this exceptional team to support Orgill’s retail partners and drive success for our customers worldwide.”
Along with the addition of Jackson to its leadership team, Orgill also announced several executive-level promotions.
- Craig Cowart to senior vice president at Orgill
- Francisco Feraud to vice president of sales international
- Laura Luotonen to vice president credit
- Jim Rivas to vice president at Orgill and president of Tyndale Advisors
- Jordan Tice to vice president of assortment planning and dealer field operations
“Each of these individuals brings a unique combination of experience and insights into their new roles and are fierce advocates for our customers,” Moore says. “We are looking forward to all of them continuing to contribute in their new roles.”
As Orgill positions its leadership team for the future, there are also several long-serving leaders within the company who will be retiring in the coming months.
- Karen Meredith, director of LBM sales, will be retiring in March after 30 years of service leading Orgill’s LBM team
- Mark Scheer, director of field marketing, retires this year, wrapping up a 16-year career at Orgill and a 45-year career in the industry
- Kevin Walker, director of transportation, retires after a 29 year career in operations after joining the company in 1995
“I can’t say enough about the contribution these individuals have made to Orgill and our customers during their time here,” Moore says. “They will undoubtedly be missed and they have all played major roles in our company’s growth and success.”
The company has also named 12 new directors for 2025 as it continues to strengthen its leadership team and focus on the future.
- Reddy Bireddy — director, master data management
- Mike Cutrona — director, human resources
- Alison Farrington — director, corporate account conversions
- Kevin Farnsworth — director, dealer conversions, west
- Jordan Hughes — director, marketing and advertising
- Megan Kremser — director, accounting
- Whitney Mancuso — joined the Orgill Marketing team in September as director, brand strategy
- Chad Murray director — dealer conversions, east
- Joshua Quattlebaum — director, retail technology product management
- Alice Thomas — director, credit
- Charlotte Wells — director, retail services operations
- Trey White — director, safety
“We are so proud of all these individuals’ hard work and what they bring to their positions and are excited to see where they will help Orgill go in the New Year,” Moore says. “We have such a fantastic team of leaders who are very well prepared to continue driving success at Orgill.”
