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32 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org F E AT U R E D Q & A Photo by Photo Solutions What type of company is Western Ranch Supply? Western Ranch Supply was incorporated in 1954, and in 1957, Ray Frank and Tom Warsinske became partners of WRS at the downtown location at 303 N 13th St, Billings, MT. In 1953, WRS was established as a steel building distributor, however, Tom and Ray were quick to note opportunities in farm store merchandising. In 1959, the switch became final when a complete animal health department was installed, and their most profitable department became the manufacture and sale of horse trailers. In 1962, they added a store location in Great Falls, MT. In 2006, the Great Falls store moved to a newly built building at 4000 River Dr N. Ray Frank purchased the store as sole owner in 1965. In 1998, Western Ranch Supply was purchased by Keith Robinson, Rob Erickson, and Shayne Vandivort; however, Ray is still involved lending his vast experience in the business. In June of 2013, the new west end location was added — a beautiful 30,000 sq. ft. facility with a 25,000 sq. ft. showroom, and a 3-acre equipment lot, located on the south side of I-90 off the Zoo Drive Exit in west Billings. With the added space, we have added a hardware department and a unique clothing department with both Western and contemporary wear for men and women. It offers plenty of parking for trucks, trailers, and SUVs, and we are very proud to welcome you in. Stop by and say hi! Today Western Ranch Supply has many salesmen who travel Montana, Wyoming, and western North Dakota. We carry a complete line of animal health vaccines, feed and supplements, livestock supplies, show supplies, horse supplies, tack, fencing supplies, chutes, gates, mixer feeders, and livestock handling equipment. A complete catalog of supplies is sent out twice a year in the spring and fall, and you can also shop our website. What are the company values? Goals? WRS's number one goal is to serve our customers and our community. This is our goal, mission, and sometimes our biggest challenge. Especially now during the midst of a pandemic, we are working twice as hard to help our customers' dollars work for them to help their business and take care of their livestock. We understand the value of our products, and we stand behind them. When a customer comes to us with a problem, we fix it because we have been there, and that is what family does. Our customers are more than customers, they are family, and their success is just as important to us as it is to them. How long has your business been in Great Falls? Since 1962. WESTERN RANCH SUPPLY