PC CONNECTION Business Summary

PC Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXN), operating under the brand Connection, is a Fortune 1000 value-added reseller (VAR) and IT solutions provider that generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software licenses, and high-margin professional services. The company’s operations are divided into three primary segments: Connection Business Solutions (targeting SMBs), Connection Enterprise Solutions (serving large corporate accounts), and Connection Public Sector Solutions (focusing on government and educational institutions). As of early 2026, the firm has pivoted aggressively toward AI-first IT environments, leveraging its proprietary MarkITplace® cloud-based supply chain platform to manage over 460,000 products from 1,600 vendors. Within the competitive landscape, Connection competes directly with CDW, Insight Enterprises (NSIT), ePlus (PLUS), and ScanSource (SCSC), positioning itself as a specialized mid-to-large scale orchestrator that balances broad distribution capabilities with deep technical expertise in hybrid cloud and cybersecurity. Founded in 1982 by Patricia Gallup and David Hall with an initial $8,000 investment, the company is currently led by President and CEO Timothy J. McGrath, who brings over two decades of industry experience including senior roles at Insight Enterprises and Comark. The executive team includes Thomas C. Baker as Senior Vice President and CFO, Scott Sova as Chief Information Officer, and Jamal Khan as Chief Growth and Innovation Officer. Co-founder Patricia Gallup remains a central figure as Chair of the Board, overseeing long-term strategy and corporate governance. The company maintains a strong institutional investor base, with major holdings by Dimensional Fund Advisors, Vanguard Group, and BlackRock, while the Board of Directors features seasoned industry veterans such as Independent Vice Chairman Jay Bothwick and long-standing director David Beffa-Negrini.