Not everyone at Southside Building Center is front and center, although every single person at Southside is centrally important. A great case in point is Cathie McClallum. You’ll probably not run into Cathie on the sales floor because her role as office manager pulls her in a different direction. She laughingly admits that the only time she’s on the floor is long enough to … [Read more...]
Meet Gordon Green, Owner and Founder of Southside Building Center
Born to a farming family in Churchland, NC, Gordon Green grew up with a strong work ethic. “From the time you’re 5 years old, you’re doing some kind of work.” Young Gordon and his sister proved the point that some people work harder and faster than others. When they were 7 ad 8 years old, they were hired to help with the priming of tobacco from one of the local farms. They … [Read more...]
Meet Joe Rogers, General Manager
Joe Rogers can tell you a thing or two about the history of Southside Building Center. He’s worked as general manager for 26 years. He started when it was called 109 Building Supply, and when the business was located only on one side of the street. After a few years, they outgrew the space and expanded across the street where the cabinets and flooring now are. The building … [Read more...]