About Seaside Mulch
History
Hackney Parker, the company's president, worked for his father's mulch company, Parker Bark Company while growing up in Warsaw, North Carolina. After completing college at North Carolina State University, Hackney opened Seaside Mulch in the spring of 1996 and began selling bulk mulches in Wilmington, North Carolina. When Seaside Mulch began, there were only a few piles of product, Hackney, his truck and a loader.
Today Seaside Mulch has grown under Hackney's leadership and vision. With locations in North and South Carolina, Seaside Mulch provides the highest quality products with personalized service.
Corporate Philosophy
Seaside Mulch Inc. is the premier supplier of mulches for our region. We produce the highest quality products and set the standard for others in the mulch industry. We aim to satisfy our customers with our prompt and professional delivery service.
Biography
Hackney was born in Wilson, NC in 1972. He grew up in Warsaw, NC. Hackney
graduated cum laude from North Carolina State University where he received
a B.S. in physics and a B.A. in chemistry.
Hackney is third generation in the wood and stone industries. His grandfather
was a shovel logger and mined limestone. His father also mined limestone and
manufactures mulches. Hackney brought to his company years of experience in
the manufacturing and production of mulches as well as hands-on operating experience
of the various types of machinery used in the production of mulch.
Hackney is married to Jennifer, and she assists Hackney in the operation and
management of Seaside Mulch. Hackney and Jennifer enjoy spending time with
their black labs, Foster and Sam, boating and fishing.
Seaside Mulch is an active member of the following professional organizations:
