Our Team

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Nancy Tuck
Chief Executive Officer & Owner
31 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Nancy Tuck is the second-generation owner and current chief executive officer of family-owned Gates Custom Milling, Inc. In addition to her role as CEO, Nancy manages sales and customer relations.

Nancy joined the family business in 1992 to handle administration, marketing and finance. Early on, she automated Gates’ financial systems, transitioning the company from ledger books to digital records. Since joining the company, Nancy’s dedication to Gates’ customers and her ability to forecast their needs has become a tremendous asset to the team. She leads with a kind of energy that drives Gates’ success and growth. Her involvement in the industry also makes Nancy an asset to the Gates team. In 2009, she served as president of the Southern Cypress Manufacturer’s Association.

Prior to joining the family business, Nancy had a successful career in banking, working as a retail branch manager and a commercial loan officer. This background in finance made her an advantageous addition to the Gates team. Nancy graduated from Radford University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance.

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Mark Tuck
Chief Operations Officer & Owner
36 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Having nearly 35 years of experience with the company, Mark Tuck serves as owner and president of Gates Milling, Inc. Mark joined the company in 1988 as vice president and has taken a hands-on approach to the mill’s operations ever since. Over the years, he guided the company’s expansion from a planer mill to a fully integrated sawmill operation. As the business expanded, Mark ensured that new additions to the operations team were experienced and able to grow with the company.

Prior to joining Gates, Mark worked in sales. He graduated from Radford University in 1985 with a degree in business administration and a specialization in marketing and mathematics.

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Christopher Sackett
President of Sales
30 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Carla Martin
Human Resources & Office Manager
21 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Kelsey Kennedy
Vice President of Operations & Marketing
8 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Kaitlyn Wood
Vice President of Sales & Finance
4 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Hunter Manning
Scheduling & Logistics Manager
5 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Bryan Bass
Planer Mill Supervisor
38 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Eddy Kleiber
Sawmill Supervisor
31 Years of Experience in the Industry
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Charles Chappell
Head of Maintenance & Special Projects
51 Years of Experience in the Industry
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