SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Steves & Sons, the oldest millwork manufacturing company in the United States under the same family ownership and management, has announced the appointment of Chris Cook, Nick Palmer, Daniel White, and Michael Vancleave to key leadership roles within the company. These appointments, along with the expansion of the company’s Brigham City, Utah facility, support its growth in priority markets across the United States.

"We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished leaders who bring a unique set of skills and expertise to their new roles at Steves & Sons," said Doug Gartner, president. "They will play a key role in helping us continue to deliver on our promise of quality, service, and innovation as the company grows."

In their new roles as general managers, White and Palmer will lead Steves & Sons door plants in two of the company’s fastest-growing markets. White will oversee the Lebanon, Tennessee, facility, while Palmer will manage the Brigham City, Utah, plant.

Palmer’s appointment coincides with Steves & Sons’ completion of a 100,000-square-foot expansion at its Utah facility, which employs 135 people and features a new state-of-the-art robotic prime line. The project increases manufacturing capacity, enhances warehouse space and improves material flow. These improvements will optimize operations, reduce lead times and boost the company’s ability to meet growing demand in the region.

Cook joins Steves & Sons as a multifamily specialist and will lead business development initiatives across the Southeast. Vancleave, who takes on the role of area sales manager, will focus on strategic program development and key product lines across the Midwest.

A combination of population growth and a lack of affordable housing has increased demand in the Mountain, Midwest and Southeast regions, which have emerged as priority markets as the company continues to expand its footprint across the United States.

“We are entering a new era of growth and expanding across the country. These experienced, results-driven leaders will chart the course in helping shape the future of Steves & Sons,” said Sam Bell (Tres) Steves III, chief executive officer.