Buck has over 40 years’ experience in the insurance industry, specializing in auto, home and business insurance. He graduated from Sanford Central High School in 1976 and UNC-Chapel Hill in 1980. He joined the family business immediately thereafter. Buck earned the prestigious Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 1985. He has served on the teaching faculty of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina. In the annual readership survey of The Sanford Herald, readers voted Buck the BEST INSURANCE AGENT IN LEE COUNTY for thirteen years in a row (2005-2018)! Buck’s son Will is an agent and Vice President for Harris & Company.
Buck and his wife Katie have a daughter, Kack, who attends UNC-Chapel Hill. Katie is a retired elementary school teacher, now enjoying part-time work with St. Luke Preschool, the Lee County Library, and the YMCA. Buck and his family are active members of Saint Luke United Methodist Church. Buck has taught the high school Sunday School class for many years and has served in various positions in the church. He is active in several civic organizations and community efforts and is very proud to call Sanford his home. Buck is the past chairman of Downtown Sanford, Inc.