The Building Center, Inc.
Tony Ledford is an experienced professional in the engineered wood products and energy management sectors. Currently serving as the Engineered Wood Products Manager at The Building Center, Inc. since January 2014, Tony has a history of roles including Residential Energy Specialist at Thermo-Scan Energy Management, where responsibilities involved assessing energy issues and providing solutions, as well as serving as the Structural Framing Market Manager at BlueLinx Corporation, focusing on key account management and customer development. Further experience includes positions at Universal Forest Products and Trus Joist MacMillan - Weyerhaeuser, where Tony managed accounts and provided consultative solutions for engineered lumber products. Earlier career roles included Design Technician and Construction Quality Control Technician, emphasizing technical and quality assurance skills in design and construction. Educational qualifications include a Certificate in Heating & AC Service from Central Piedmont Community College and an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from York Technical College.
The Building Center, Inc.
The Building Center Inc. is a vertically integrated Building Material Supplier in North and South Carolina. In addition to operating five distribution centers, the company manufactures roof and floor trusses, custom millwork products, and operates multiple door shops. Founded in 1977 by Ed Norris, the family remains in control of the business, with Skip Norris serving as President. Service is a foundational value, and the company maintains the most robust fleet in the Carolinas to insure prompt and complete order delivery. The business is the 43rd largest LBM supplier in the US (ProSales 2020), and employs over 400 people in the Carolinas in Mebane NC, Greensboro NC, Charlotte Metro NC, Gastonia NC, Rock Hill SC, Columbia SC, Holly Hill SC, Georgetown, SC and Easley, SC. “The construction industry is a people business,” said Skip Norris, President, “and our mission statement clearly expresses how we feel about the people we do business with.” Mission Statement: “Our mission is to be your most valued building partner, building the homes we live in today.”