Achievers & Accolades

Local construction company announces new appointments to executive team, prep for continued growth

By Staff Report, posted 3 years ago

Ben Stout Construction has hired and promoted several employees to its executive team.
RODNEY BAKER is the new vice president of sales and marketing. Baker has over ten years of experience working in residential new construction sales and land acquisition here in the Carolinas. He holds a B.A. in Education and an Baker M.B.A. in US History in Education from WCU. After a 17-year teaching and coaching career, Baker moved to Fayetteville, N.C. to sell homes for H&H Homes. Previously, he helped H&H Homes grow from closing 250 new construction homes a year to over 865. Ben Stout, President of Ben Stout Construction, said, “We’re very excited to have Rodney on board. His depth of experience, knowledge and management capabilities will complement our growing team of talented executives.” 
CHRISTINA KENON was appointed as vice president of operations and CODY SHARPLESS was appointed as vice president of construction. Both Kenon and Sharpless have been with Ben Stout Construction for over four years. Their contributions to the company have helped position Ben Stout Construction as one of the fastest growing residential builders in North Carolina. 

Other key team members have also been added recently to promote the company’s growth. JORDAN EASINGWOOD was recently promoted to sales and closing manager.
Easingwood has an administrative background and holds a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from ECU.
PHILLIP TILLMAN recently joined the Ben Stout Construction team as a Project Manager. Tillman grew up in the construction industry and brings with him years of
experience.
SAMANTHA HITCHINGS joined the Ben Stout Construction team as an Accounts Payable Clerk. Hitchings has an A.A.S. in Accounting and brings with her several years of both accounting and construction experience.
VANESSA DURDEN joined the Ben Stout Construction team as the Permitting and Warranty Manager. Durden has a broad and varied background in residential new construction and brings with her over ten years of experience.

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