QC Supply (“QC”) was founded in 1982 and grew to become one of the largest distributors and suppliers of farm and livestock equipment and supplies in the United States. The company offers a full range of products through its warehouse, retail and online channels to a diverse base of customers in the livestock, consumer, industrial and general agribusiness markets.

QC’s CEO and founder, Lonnie Kitt, sought out a financial partner to diversify his net worth and more importantly to help QC transition from a family-owned and operated business limited by its organizational structure to a professionally managed business with the ability to grow organically and via acquisition. Mr. Kitt’s goal was to recruit a top-notch CEO who would allow him to transition to the role of Chairman while ensuring that QC, one of the largest employers in his hometown, would continue to thrive.