Foothills Tractor & Equipment Staff
Current Staff
Billy Seals
Owner
Name Billy Seals
Title Owner
Billy is a graduate of Oxford High School (1975). Billy founded Foothills Enterprises, LLC in 2007, and later added dBA Foothills Tractor to the company in 2012. In April 2015, Billy retired from Caterpillar (35+ years) full time in order to continue growth of Foothills Enterpises, LLC. In his spare time, Billy likes to spend time on the lake, spending time with his two grandchildren, and traveling.
Colby Abernathy
Service Manager
Name Colby Abernathy
Title Service Manager
Colby is a graduate of Jacksonville State University (2017) and Cherokee County High School (2012). Colby is married to Megan Abernathy, and they have two children, Knox and Tate. Colby has been a member of the Foothills Tractor Family since January 2021. In his spare time Colby enjoys playing golf, duck hunting, and spending time with his family.
Larry Walker
Warranty Manager
Name Larry Walker
Title Warranty Manager
Larry is a gradute of Gadsden State Community College (1993), Coosa Valley Technical Automotive College (1974) and Model High School (1974). Larry is married to Cathi Walker and they have two children, Rhett and Heather, and 6 grandchildren. Larry has been a member of the Foothills Tractor family since February 2016. In his spare time, Larry enjoys raising cattle, bee keeping, and fishing. Larry also enjoys serving the Lord in Jail and Detox ministry.
Roger Owenby
Parts Manager
Name Roger Owenby
Title Parts Manager
Trooper Cantrell
Sales/Finance
Name Trooper Cantrell
Title Sales/Finance
Brent Cantrell
Sales/Finance
Name Brent Cantrell
Title Sales/Finance
Brent is a graduate of Piedmont High School (2007) and Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy (2010). Brent is Married to Cara Cantrell and they have a son, Brantley. Brent has been a part of the Foothills Tractor family since February 2022. In his spare time Brent enjoys watching his son race motocross, coaching his son in youth sports, and spending time with his family.
Gavin Battles
Shop Foreman
Name Gavin Battles
Title Shop Foreman
Gavin is a graduate of Sand Rock High School (2017). Gavin is married to McKayla Battles and they have two children, Blakely (3) and Cash (6mo). Gavin has been a part of the Foothills Tractor family since May 2017. In his spare time, Gavin enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.
Hunter Green
Shop Foreman - Alexandria
Name Hunter Green
Title Shop Foreman - Alexandria
Hunter Lewis
Service Technician
Name Hunter Lewis
Title Service Technician
Hunter is a graduate of Spring Garden High School (2022). Hunter has been a part of the Foothills Tractor family since January 2021. In his spare time, Hunter enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Rhonda Owenby
Office Manager
Name Rhonda Owenby
Title Office Manager
Joe Sonaty
Parts
Name Joe Sonaty
Title Parts
Joe is a gradute of Cherokee County High School (1982) and Gadsden State University. Joe is married to Regina Sonaty and they have two children and three grandchildren. Joe has been a part of the Foothills Tractor family since March 2023. In his spare time, Joe enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf, and spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.
Jackie Hale
Transportation
Name Jackie Hale
Title Transportation
