DANVILLE, Va. â Since 1961, Collie Equipment has been offering farm and lawn and garden equipment with a smile to Danville and the surrounding areas.
Jim Shields, who has had 100 percent ownership of the business since 1998, is now passing that torch along to someone else, as he is retiring after 47 years of service to the business.
However, leaving the business is not something Shields took lightly and carefully chose his next steps, which involved new ownership for Collie.
âHe was concerned about the employees and the businessâ ability to provide the same service,â Elizabeth Hylton, Shieldsâ daughter and business manager of Collie Equipment, said.