While living in Albert Lea, Minnesota, George started investigating different areas for building a farm supply store. In Pasco, Washington, he found all the elements he was looking for; a growing economy and agriculturally based area with an airport. In 1974, George built Pasco Ranch and Home Supply. He ran it remotely from Albert Lea for approximately 14 years.

The store started with 15,000 square feet and an average of 37 customers a day. In 1988, the store sold to a restaurant chain. When the owner wanted to sell, he contacted George.

George and his two sons, Bill and Jeff, purchased the store back in 1990. At that time, Bill moved out of Albert Lea to run the store. They added on an additional 15,000 square feet to the store. The store is now 30,000 square feet with an average of 375 to 400 customers a day and 50 employees.

Around 1992, George, his wife Mary, and Jeff moved to Pasco from Albert Lea. They are currently working on building a second Ranch and Home store in Oregon with approximately 56,000 square feet. They stock automotive, electrical, hardware, and plumbing supplies. They also carry a full line of truck toolboxes and lawn and garden needs. They offer a wide variety of western apparel, everything from fine dress clothes to work boots. They have a Tru-Value rental department. They supply a large line of animal health and tack needs and carry livestock handling equipment, including a full selection of fencing. Pasco carries a large selection of wood/pellet stoves and is the largest supplier of enclosed and utility trailers in eastern Washington.

Expansion of the facilities and business growth made a computer system a necessity. The Advantage System is the answer to their need for efficiency and excellent customer service. In the time that Pasco Ranch and Home Supply has been using the software, they have found the Advantage employees extremely helpful and always cheerful.

George says, "We have had a few blackouts during store hours and Advantage walked our nervous office staff through the dark ordeal to save our daily work. It is always nice to know if we have a problem or concern with our software or system, Advantage is always there to help us through it."