About

With over 115 years combined experience in raw timber procurement and forest management, our entire team is highly qualified and motivated to provide forest landowners with knowledgeable service in all areas of timber and land management to ensure the best return on your investment.

President
Bill Southard
Registered Forester

Bill is the President of Tidewater Forest Products and is a graduate of Clemson University, class of 68. Prior to founding Tidewater in the early 80s, Bill worked as a procurement forester and manager for various mills as well as owning his own sawmill. He is also a South Carolina Registered Forester. Bill has an overwhelming amount of knowledge and experience that stretches from the woods to the mill and is highly committed to assisting landowner is practicing sustainable forestry and maximizing returns.

(843)893-7303 | tidewater1@lowcountry.com

Vice President
William Southard
Purchasing / Procurement

William is a Walterboro native and is the second generation of men in his family to work in the timber industry. With over 20 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, he is an expert in the procurement of raw forest products and fiber for delivery to various manufacturing mills throughout the state. He enjoys working with landowners across the low country to help them achieve their objectives and provide them with the best possible return on their investment.

(843)893-6218 | tidewaterfp@yahoo.com

Registered Forester
Tony Artman
Purchasing / Procurement / Management

Tony is a native of Summerville, SC and a graduate of Clemson University, class of '13. After graduation he immediately began his career in the forest industry in the low-country and has been there ever since. He is a South Carolina Registered Forester which allows him to assist landowners with the best strategies to implement their objectives. His young, energetic approach is key in servicing landowners and providing them knowledge of modern management and harvesting practices.

(843)509-3053 | tony.artman1@gmail.com

Purchasing/Procurement
Robby Crowder

Robby is a graduate of The Citadel, class of '88. Robby has been in the timber business in multiple areas of South Carolina for over 30 years specializing in procurement, logging, and harvesting. His experience and knowledge will provide you with tried and true practices that will result in the best outcomes for your land and timber.

(864)941-6052 | Tidewater5@lowcountry.com

Office Manager
Brandy Hefner

Brandy is the backbone of Tidewater Forest Products. She is responsible for keeping all of us in line and maintaining order in the office, which is the hardest position at Tidewater. When not working, Brandy enjoys time with her husband, sons and their dog McCoy.

(843)538-8100 | tidewater4@lowcountry.com


Tidewater Forest Products employ 2 SAF South Carolina Registered Foresters and are active members of Professional Forestry Groups.

Members of the Society of American Foresters (SAF)
The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to advance sustainable management of forest resources through science, education, and technology; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and to use our knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic to ensure the continued health, integrity, and use of forests to benefit society in perpetuity.

South Carolina Forestry Association
The Forestry Association of South Carolina is a private, non-profit organization of individuals, forest landowners and companies dedicated to forest conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources. The Forestry Association represents landowners, pulp and paper mills, lumber mills, wood processors, logging companies, foresters, sportsmen and hunt clubs. The Association advocates for a business friendly climate for our landowners and forest industry while promoting conservation and sustainability of South Carolina's forests.

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