C & B Ag

C & B Ag & Powersports

C & B Ag & Powersports is a well-established company in the agriculture and powersports community, providing quality equipment and strong commitment to support. Founded in 1988 by Dan Cronin and Rod Burwell, the company initially started with a single location in Gettysburg, SD. Over the years, it has grown into one of the largest and most recognized John Deere dealership groups, operating thirty-six stores across several states in the United States.

In 2021, the company expanded its operations into the Material Handling and Powersports division, adding eight material handling locations in Iowa, Louisiana, and Alabama, along with a Powersports location in Okoboji, Iowa. This growth continued in 2022 with the acquisition of a ninth material handling location in Montana, establishing a tenth in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and acquiring an eleventh in Dothan, Alabama. Additionally, C & B acquired Jefferds Corporation and Homestead Materials Handling Company of Virginia and West Virginia, increasing the total number of material handling locations to twenty.

Remaining true to its founding principles, C & B Ag & Powersports honors the legacy of its founders and upholds values such as honesty, ethics, and hard work. The company is led by the sons of Rod Burwell, Peter, Blake, and Michael, ensuring the continuation of the family-owned legacy.

The company's expansion into new divisions and acquisitions demonstrates its strong growth trajectory and potential for further market penetration and dominance in the agriculture and powersports industries. With its strong foundation in place, C & B Ag & Powersports presents an attractive investment opportunity for venture capitalists looking to support a well-established and rapidly growing company in these sectors.