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HOW IT STARTED
Tarter Farm and Ranch was founded in 1945 as the Tarter Gate Company when Chrisman Vanwinkle “C.V.” Tarter moved his family to Dunnville, KY and began clearing his land and cutting timber to manufacture wooden gates. Using only hand tools, the Tarter’s made 32 wooden gates a week and C.V.’s son Roger sold them for $2.50 – $3.00 throughout the Bluegrass area.
Roger passed these values onto his sons, Donald and David when they took over the company. They expanded the business to include steel gates and other farm and ranch equipment. In 2008, as the product line continued to grow, the company name changed from Tarter Gate Company to Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment.
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MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Stephen Frazier
CEO
Anthony Bratti
CRO
Brandon Breunig
CFO
Paula Nuzzi
CHRO/CPO
Stephen Frazier
CEO
As CEO of Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, Stephen is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership and financial management. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer at Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment since May 2016, Stephen previously co-owned and held the position of Chief Financial Officer at J&M Frazier, Inc. Prior roles include Specialist in Tax Services at Dean Dorton and Tax Senior at EY.
Paula Nuzzi
CHRO/CPO
As CHRO/CPO at Tarter, Paula has over 20 years of HR experience and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Management. She has a proven track record in launching impactful HR initiatives. She is adept at anticipating organizational needs, evolving talent management, and fostering a continuous learning environment
Anthony Bratti
CRO
As CRO of Tarter USA, Anthony Bratti drives the company’s revenue strategy, focusing on expanding customer relationships and launching cutting-edge market entry plans. With a proven skillset in new business development and strategic planning, he is dedicated to fostering operational excellence and maximizing profitability.
Brandon Breunig
CFO
As CFO of TarterUSA, Brandon is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment since July 2023, Brandon previously held the position of Vice President of Finance at Material Handling Systems, Inc. for six years. Prior experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer at Michter’s Distillery, LLC and Controller at Brown Jordan International.