Born and raised in the Upstate of South Carolina, Stephen is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Stephen and his wife Laura have called Mount Pleasant their home for the last 20 years. They have five beautiful children ages 12 to 28. Three daughters and two younger sons who were welcomed into the family through adoption in 2012.

Stephen's heart for others is rooted in his childhood with a close-knit family, where regular gatherings were a weekly occurrence. As a husband and father Stephen believes a home as both a place of refuge and a gathering place for friends and family. Stephen understands that you aren't just looking for a house you're looking for a home. You want a place that will be a backdrop for the memories and experiences you'll share with the people who matter the most to you.

When he isn't hard at work for you, Stephen spends his time with his family boating, fishing, and hiking.