
Tindell's Building Materials makes the cover of January's ProSales magazine in honor of becoming ProSales' Dealer of the Year. Read more as senior editor, Andy Carlo, explains how operational efficiency, an unlikely team of strong leaders, and a knack for responding to market needs all contributed to Tindell's selection.

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By separating installed sales into a separate business unit and analyzing costs and revenues on an annual, monthly, and even daily basis, Tindell's has developed an installed sales program that generates a healthy chunk of corporate earnings and enjoys widespread support among the company's outside sales reps. With attention to timelines and quality construction on the job site, Tindell's has secured installed sales participation from a phenomenal 42 percent of accounts, primarily from custom and production builders

With hardly a day off in 36 years, CL Gray relies on experience and customer service to consistently lead the Tindell's Building Supply sales team in volume and gross margin.
In December 1996, C L Gray set a personal and company sales record at Knoxville, TN based Tindell's Building Supply, selling approximately $800,000 in lumber and building materials in close out a year that saw his total volume hit $8 million.