Who We Are
Shortly after college, Tyler began his career in construction and gained experience in both commercial and residential. One of the things he enjoyed most was the customer service and relations side of the business, especially when building custom homes. He began to see when he had an established relationship with the client, he understood their vision more fully and was able to execute creatively in order to make their dream a reality.
In 2019, Tyler and Emily decided this epiphany was the beginning of something new. To merge his craft with relationship building only seemed natural. They had dreamed of always creating something of their own– a job that you enjoyed, surrounded by people you enjoyed, a creative outlet that was more than just providing for the family, but would allow them to thrive. The ultimate dream-job. With this, the idea of Latitude Builders began to blossom. The namesake was to always be moving forward, inspired to go your own direction and staying the course. The name became more than just a goal– but a way of life.
In 2019, just a month before their second child was due, Tyler and Emily took the leap that began this new journey. Today, Latitude Builders is a thriving business that is expanding more each year in both sales and team growth.
Meet Our Team
Office Manager
Director of Construction
Selections Coordinator
Project Manager
Our Leader
Tyler Cook
Owner & General Contractor
Born & raised in Eastern North Carolina, Tyler entered the construction industry as a foreman at the age of 16 years old working on various residential projects. It is there Tyler found his passion in watching his hard work come to fruition. Tyler went on to pursue his formal education at East Carolina University graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor’s in Construction Management and a minor in business. While at ECU, he completed two internships, one with Bristol industries where he oversaw government projects at Camp Lejune and Xenergy, Inc managing a project at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Post-graduation, Tyler joined Whiting-Turner developing the Southern Pines Village Shopping Center and fell in love with Moore County. He knew this is where he wanted to plant his roots and raise a family. After gaining experience in sales and residential construction over the past 7 years, as well as establishing strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors, he decided it was time to venture out on his own. In January 2019 he officially opened Latitude Builders, LLC to live out his passion for helping you find “your way home.” Tyler is married to his high school sweetheart, Emily, and they have three children, Ava, Beckham, and Shepherd. In his free time, Tyler enjoys spending time with his family & friends, golfing, and escaping to the coast.
