Reed and Chub Ringer
Owners, Gold Beach Lumber

It all started in 1959 when Reed's grandparents moved to Gold Beach to "retire".  They opened the first Gold Beach Lumber Store.  It was originaly very small and wood framed.  In 1972 Reed's father assumed ownership of Gold Beach Lumber, and in 1981 Reed purchased Gold Beach Lumber from his father.

Now employing about 18 employees, Gold Beach Lumber is a significant building materials distributor on the Southern Oregon Coast.  Reed says that his major business objective is "to contribute to the community".

Reed and his wife Chub have three children:  Ryan, who is attending Southern Oregon University; Kyle, who is presently on an exchange program in South Africa and who will be attending Pacific University in the fall of 2000; and Alyson, a sophomore at GBH.

Both Reed and Chub are very active in community service organizations and community, home and family activities.  Chub is very involved with kids sports activities and fund raising.  Reed is the HS wrestling coach and an avid "river rat".  He loves to raft!

With another major addition to the Gold Beach Lumber facility being scheduled for this summer, and with the Do It Best corporation's continued growth, Gold Beach Lumber is positioned to continue being the dominant supplier of building materials to the Gold Beach Area.

Reed and Chub thank their great employees for all that they do to ensure that GBL Customers always receive the best service.

And of course Reed and Chub (and the of the Gold Beach Lumber employees) thank the community of Gold Beach and the surrounding areas for their support and business.