LEWISTON — Michael Lowans has been named store manager of the Maine Tractor Supply Company store that is under construction at 1619 Lisbon St., Lewiston, according to District Manager Brian Parker.

Lowans joined Tractor Supply as a manager trainee in February 2009 in Augusta. Before joining Tractor Supply, he served as a store manager at Staples for 10 years.

In his new position, Lowans will oversee all store operations, including receiving, inventory control and merchandising, as well as customer and team member relations.

The store will open for business in early September. For more information on Tractor Supply, access the Web site at www.TractorSupply.com.