Meet Our Team

Steve brings to QTI the perspective of a multi-industry career - taking his degree in business administration and concentration in computer science to work in early ERP software development and then involved with new technology developments in the telecom industry. Looking for a new opportunity, Steve joined QTI in 2007 after recognizing the importance and potential of agriculture. Steve and his wife moved from the Eastern U.S to the Midwest in 1988 where they learned to love the Midwest and its people. They raised four children, two boys and two girls. Steve and his sons were very active in the BSA as both boys earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He currently is studying to become a deacon.

Dr. Araba joined QTI in June 2020 as Poultry Nutritionist, Research & Technical Services, responsible for technical sales support with poultry producers, veterinarians and nutritionists as well as implementing field research on QTI existing and potential future products. Most recently he was with Syngenta.

Dr. Ruano is a poultry veterinarian who has worked for the poultry industry for more than 30 years. He earned his master's degree in avian medicine at the University of Georgia and has been working for QTI since 2017.

Dave discovered his passion for details as a commodity trader right out of college, joining QTI to manage the critical role of logistics management, working with customers, transportation vendors, warehouses and the QTI sales support team

Ryan joined QTI in December of 2020. He brings more than 26 years of production in Layers and Broiler Breeders to our team. Ryan and his wife have 3 sons and live in Rice, MN area. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and camping with his family.

Brian joined QTI in 2024 and his main focus working with veterinarians, live production manager and nutritionists. He has been in the poultry industry for more than 5 years and earned his PhD from West Virginia University. Brian loves spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as working out and playing basketball.

Spent my formative years working alongside my father who was a partner in W & H Poultry, a locally owned and operated Automated Poultry Equipment Sales, Installation and Service company.
Began my career with Gold Kist in July 1991. Worked in various positions within Gold Kist and then Pilgrims Pride for over (25) years. Experience included Pullets, Breeders, Hatcheries, Broilers, Transportation and overall Live Production.
Following my live operations related work, I transitioned into sales, for which I have been a part over the past (9) years. Working within the allied industry, supporting poultry production with service, products and solutions.
Was born in Royston Ga, which is also the birthplace of Tyrus Raymond Cobb, nicknamed “the Georgia Peach”, who as an American professional baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Royston is also the birthplace of D. W. Brooks who was the founder of Gold Kist, one of the first fully integrated poultry production companies in the Southeastern US.
Married to Nancy. Celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary on December 7th. We have (3) children and (3) grandchildren. Love spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and collecting artifacts.