Our Vision
To be a source of pride and inspiration on every project, bringing reliability, clarity, and design execution to the construction market through bold innovation and process excellence.
In 1946, after leaving his father's lumber business to focus on woodwork craftsmanship, Russell Stephenson built Stephenson Millwork. Along with the values set by Russell's father and the firm belief that, "If you provide quality, quantity will follow," Stephenson has flourished with their commitment to providing the highest-quality products in the millwork industry.
Stephenson Millwork began in a simple, 3,200-square-foot building in a cow pasture with only seven employees, and specialized in building cabinets. Due to the continuing success of their work, Stephenson has grown to a 100,000-square-foot plant with more than 100 employees.
Currently transitioning from Russell Stephenson Jr. to Lee Stephenson, Russell Stephenson's grandson, our company has been directed by three generations of the Stephenson family. Of our current employees, more than a third have been with Stephenson for 20 years or more. Our company truly has some of the most experienced workers in the industry, and with a family-owned and -operated model, you can be sure our business values and commitment to quality and reliability remain intact.
2024 United Way of Wilson County Diamond Award - For outstanding service to the people of our community - 64th year
2022 & 2023 Sierra Pacific Partner of the Year
2020 Design Solutions
2016 AWI top award for best millwork project in the USA
2015 Business NC Builder's Best
2013 People Magazine article
2011 Wake Forest University North Carolina Family Business of the Year Award
2010 National Architectural Woodworking Institute Standard of Excellence Award for the Public Facility category
2006 Custom Woodworking business article
2001 Southern Living magazine article
1998 Architectural Woodworking Institute Standard of Excellence Award for Private Clubs
1995 Custom Woodworking Business Article
We do business in an ethical and honest manner, creating a baseline of trust that guides our relationships and behavior.
We will attract the best and brightest in our industry by maintaining a culture of respect, safety, accountability, opportunity, and work/life balance.
We will maintain a standard of quality and attention to detail that is second to none. Our company will embody an uncompromising commitment to the artistry of woodworking through training, technology, and time.
We will ensure a superior customer experience through collaboration, transparency, and a passion for finding solutions, bringing each project in on time and on budget.
We will give back to the communities where we work and live, embracing social responsibility and the role of the corporate citizen.
We will embrace a bold thought and creativity, challenging ideas and driving continuous improvements through outcome-focused innovation.
