NEIL TATUM
TRADER
Asheboro, NC
Neil Tatum joined East Coast Lumber in 2026 after more than 25 years in the manufacturing and sales of Southern Yellow Pine lumber at a sawmill in south-central Virginia. A graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Wood Science and Forest Products, he brings extensive industry experience and a strong focus on building long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, hiking, and exploring the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia.
“The people side of the lumber business has always been what I enjoy most. I take pride in building long-term relationships that stand the test of market cycles.”