Sales Team

Stephen W. Bennett
Vice President, Sales and Operations

15 Years in forestry industry
8 years at UCM

Stephen Bennett serves as the Vice President of Sales and Operations at Union Church Millworks, where he brings more than 15 years of industry experience, including the last eight years dedicated to advancing the company’s growth and operational excellence. A graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Forest Operations and Business, Stephen leverages a strong foundation in both technical knowledge and business strategy.

Stephen is actively engaged in industry leadership and advocacy. He is the Treasurer of the Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association and serves on the boards of the Home Builders Association of Virginia, the Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association, and the Better Business Bureau. His leadership style—rooted in transparency, collaboration, and forward-thinking decision-making—supports his strengths in financial oversight, customer engagement, and elevating the customer experience.

Outside of his professional roles, Stephen enjoys life with his wife, Karlie, and their five-year-old daughter, Arya. Their family includes four cats, and together they foster and care for local outdoor cats in their community.

Stephen looks forward to bringing his industry experience, leadership perspective, and commitment to community service to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.