Gates Milling - Manufacturer of American Cypress, Cedar & Hardwoods

The Softwood Forest Products Buyer – NAWLA Special Edition 2024

Gates Milling, located in Gatesville, NC, is a fully integrated sawmill, planer mill, and dry kiln facility. Founded in 1978 by Brian Martin, the company is now in its third generation of family leadership, led by owners Mark Tuck (COO) and Nancy Tuck (CEO), alongside family leaders Kelsey Kennedy (VP of Operations & Marketing) and Kaitlyn Wood. The leadership emphasizes treating employees like family, using quarterly profit-sharing to boost morale and accountability.