South County Profile: Chris McCormack

CHRIS McCORMACK

Chris McComack began his career with 3A Livestock Supplies at age 16. He was a welder for the company while attending high school.

A few years later, he began working in sales and now manages a branch of 3A Livestock Supplies in Cottonwood, a job that he has done for the past two years.

McCormack is in charge of sales, delivery, designing new products and custom corral setups. His future goals are to continue increasing sales at the store.

Many patrons at 3A Livestock Supplies are return customers such as local farmers and ranchers in the North State. There are also new customers that come into the store to purchase livestock equipment and corral panels for their horses. McCormack carries all supplies that are made out of 1- 3/4 inch metal tubing. Some of the products are livestock panels, sweep tubs, gates, alleys and feed equipment.

For McCormack, each season brings a different level of business.

The most popular seasons for customers in need of supplies are fall and spring. Summer is the slow season while winter stays about average due to the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale.

Once a month, McCormack makes a trip to Fallon, Nev., to pick up needed products. He then usually delives a similar load to Madras, Ore. Making these trips on weekends allows him to keep the store open throughout the week.

McCormack grew up on his grandparents' ranch in Central Oregon. It was in a farming and ranching community much like Cottonwood. McCormack enjoys hunting, shooting with his bow, and is a member of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Association, which is similar to the Farm Bureau.

McCormack enjoys living in Cottonwood since it since it reminds him of where he grew up.

McCormack is a 2003 graduate of Culver High School. He has an associates degree in agriculture through Central Oregon State College.

Currently McCormack is working on his bachelor's degree online in general agriculture through Oregon State University in Eugene. His goal is to be more knowledgeable in agriculture and someday wants to own his own business.

Name: Chris McCormack.

Born where and when: Prineville, Oregon, 1984.

Occupation: Manager of 3A Livestock Supplies, Cottonwood branch.

Marital Status: In a relationship.

Family: My parents and sister in Central Oregon.

Pets: My girlfriend's cat, Rampage.

My worst job: Every job has its ups and downs.

My first job: Working on the family ranch in Oregon.

In my spare time I: Hunt, shoot my bow and belong to the Young Farmers and Ranchers Club.

My favorite book: Where the Red Fern Grows.

My favorite movie: Lonesome Dove.

My favorite recording artist: Chris Ledoux.

My dream car: A new Corvette.

My friends like me because: I am relaxed and honest.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would want: Family and friends.

The one thing in life I've learned is: Have fun while working.

The best advice my parents gave me: Work hard and save your money.

My most embarrassing moment was: Getting the butt of my jeans torn in the "Cowdeo" when I was 6.

My most irrational act: There are too many to list.

My most valued material possession: My pickup truck.

What I like most about the North State: The diversity of mountains, lakes, high desert and valleys.

My hero is: My grandparents.

My pet peeve is: People not paying for what they buy and expecting to be bailed out.

My fantasy is: Winning the lottery.

If I could change one thing about myself, I would: Be more physically fit.

The one thing Shasta County needs most is: More agricultural-related industries

The most enjoyable thing about life is: Tomorrow is a new day.