Steven Gillhouse

About Steven Gillhouse

Steven M. Gillhouse is an accomplished sales and marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, customer relationship management, and P&L responsibility. Currently based in Cary, North Carolina, Gillhouse holds an MBA in Marketing from the JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, complementing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University.

Gillhouse’s career includes senior leadership roles at prominent organizations such as Cornerstone Building Brands, PlyGem Corporation, and USG Corporation. As Vice President of Sales at Cornerstone Building Brands, where he served for 15 years, he led initiatives focused on building customer-centric sales teams, optimizing revenue, and enhancing customer satisfaction. In previous roles at USG Corporation, Gillhouse managed a division generating $100 million in sales, overseeing product strategy, customer experience, and operational efficiency, which helped improve sales by 10% and profit margins by 30%.

His expertise spans B2B and B2C markets, with particular experience in big-box retail and large-scale industrial sales. Gillhouse has also been actively involved in talent management, building high-performing teams across diverse sectors, and integrating automation and data-driven strategies into sales operations.

Outside of his professional work, Gillhouse is dedicated to community service, volunteering with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and DuPage PADS. His contributions reflect a commitment to both professional and community-focused leadership, aiming to make a meaningful impact within his industry and beyond.