Richard Gray Jr.
I began my career in the lumber industry working for Richmond International Forest Products in 1983. My concentration was in the purchasing and sales of southern yellow pine to the treated industry for the first 23 years of my career, after which I formed Grassy Creek Lumber in 2007. We have transitioned from strictly wholesale trading to predominantly mill sales for several mills in the south. These mills include: Randy Miller Lumber in Wilkesboro, NC; S&L Lumber in Denver, NC; and Pollard Lumber Company in Appling, GA.
My specialty for the past 40+ years has been in SYP decking, timber and dimension sales to the treated industry. Outside of Grassy Creek Lumber, I love doing things with my family. I have been married to my wife, Leslie, for 38+ years and have 2 daughters. My oldest, Chelsie, is married to Robert, graduated from Christopher Newport University and has given us 4 beautiful grandchildren. My youngest daughter, Jena, graduated from the College of William and Mary, is married to Matthew Kitchen and has given us a beautiful granddaughter. I enjoy spending time with my family at Lake Gaston, restoring and showing old cars, and serving in my church in various capacities. We also enjoy missionary work supporting our pastors in Nicaragua.
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