Brandon Twp.- With a diverse background encompassing the equine industry and business’Linda Murphy is right at home even when she’s at work.
Murphy stepped in as the new Ortonville Tractor Supply Company store manager earlier this year, bringing a laundry list of experience and education to fit the demands of the area business.
‘Tractor Supply Store is a different type of retail store,? she said. ‘In addition to providing a host of products and supplies for a variety of customers, we strive to reach out and support groups in the community with their fundraising needs right here at our store’from 4-H to FFA, their projects are part of who we are.?
While TSC is not known specifically as a hardware store, Murphy said that TSC can help with just about any need around the home, farm or business.
‘Stop in and visit our store. If you don’t find what you need, just ask’we can help.?
Murphy is a Queens, NY native and currently lives in the countryside of Metamora, where she owns four horses. She earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the State University of New York in Cobbleskill, NY. She later earned a masters degree in management from Walsh College in Troy.
For 11 years Murphy was an opening store specialist for Starbucks Coffee Co., before starting with TSC in October 2008. Her background also includes extensive knowledge of horses in upstate New York, including expertise pony, hunter jumper and dressage. She also managed a show barn and tack store.
‘This area has plenty of horse farms and owners,? said Murphy. ‘Here at TSC we have a variety of horse- related products’customers need to come in and check out our selection, we can help.?
TSC opened the Ortonville store in 2007 and provides a host of agricultural and livestock equipment, along with a variety of other products including welders, generators, pet supplies, animal feed, men’s and women’s workwear, power tools, riding mowers, lawn and garden products. The store also supplies trailers, home improvement products and vehicle maintenance.
TSC Ortonville is located at 700 S. Ortonville Road. Details: 248-627-3708.