History:  Much has changed at Tully Building supply since 1921 except its strong sense of community and a loyal customer base.  The oldest continously run family business in Tully, it was founded by John L. Shultz, an entrepreneur from Skaneateles.  According to the owner, Tom Dando, who with his wife, Kim, represent the fourth generation owners of the business.  Back then Shultz sold locally grown produce and then became a feed mill too, Dando said.  The close proximity to the railroad tracks made it favorable to recieve produce, coal and other deliverables.  In the early years the family business delivered these products to homes in the greater Tully area. Tom Dando's Grandfather, Foster Dando married Shultz's daughter and so the Dando name entered the business.  Tom's father, Rodney and his wife Dorothy grew the hardware part of the business in the 1960's and when Tom Dando entered the business in 1970, the feed mill part of the business was phased out.

Growth And Evolution: Today, Tully Building Supply has grown, with it's 36 full and part time employees, provides a wide variety of hardware and building supplies including kitchen cabinets, windows, doors and millwork.  In fact, many CNY builders have found Tully Building Supply to be a primary source for lumber when remodeling and for new home construction. In addition to the Tully location, Tom Dando acquired Alpine Lumberyard back in 1990.  Located in Moravia, New York, this additional lumberyard allows for distribution into the southern tier goegraphy of New York State, providing convenience and rapid service into these markets.    Tom is on the board of directors with the HBA (Home builder Association of CNY).  He is also a member with the NRLA (Northeast Retail Lumbermens Association) and the NRHA (Northeast Retail Hardware Asociation). Tully Building has evolved over the years, from a business concentrating on the agricultural needs of the community to its present form of a lumberyard / Home Center concept.