Felix Cheek
Inside Sales
Athens Lumber Yard
Celebrating Our STAR Employee of the Month: Felix Cheek
This month, we’re thrilled to honor Felix Cheek as our STAR Employee of the Month! Felix, an Inside Sales Coordinator at the Athens Lumber Yard, has been a vital part of the Harbin team for over 11 years. With 19 years of prior experience in wholesale, 16 years with Dixie plywood and 3 years with Woodford by specializing in purchasing and inside sales, Felix joined us with a wealth of knowledge and expertise that has greatly benefited our operations.
What truly sets Felix apart is his incredible sense of humor and ability to bring joy to the workplace. He’s known for his quick wit and for keeping spirits high. Felix firmly believes that laughter boosts morale and makes the day fly by. His approach to teamwork is infectious, creating a positive environment where everyone feels like family.
“The people are great to work with,” Felix shared. “Our team really gets along, and we are all like one big family. Working for the Harbins and Chris is special because we’re treated as more than just numbers—we’re treated like family. I’ve never experienced that before.”
Felix’s daily responsibilities include working closely with customers, managing inventory, and conducting cycle counts. His dedication to his work and his genuine care for his coworkers make him an invaluable part of our team.
“Felix Cheek has been with our Athens Lumberyard for 11 years after a long career in the wholesale side of the building supply business. He has a great knowledge of our inventory, not just at the Athens Lumberyard, but throughout Harbin Lumber Company and does a good job of helping to get what may be dead stock at one location moved to another location that is selling that particular product. He also handles our cull material sales turning what could be something that might cost us money to dispose of into sales and cash for our store. Felix is a great guy who strives to help our customers, vendors, and his co-workers in any way he can and his strong product knowledge is a huge asset to us.”- Todd Lord, Athens General Manager
Outside of work, Felix is a family man through and through. Happily married to his wonderful wife Melissa since September 4, 1998, their love story began with a single blind date in 1990—and the rest is history. Together, they have a son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren they adore.
Felix enjoys deer hunting, NASCAR races, lake trips, traveling, and visiting the beach annually—a family favorite. This year, he’s especially excited about attending the Daytona 500 for the first time!
Congratulations, Felix, on being our STAR Employee of the Month! Your contributions, positivity, and dedication to the Harbin team are unmatched. You’re truly one of a kind, and we’re so fortunate to have you in our family.