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.

Cornerstone Building Brands

Vice President of Sales
Cary, North Carolina
2009 – 2024

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading North American manufacturer of exterior building products, specializing in windows, siding, and metal roofing. The company serves both residential and commercial markets through its extensive product lines and distribution network.

USG Corporation

Vice President, Customer Relationship Management
Chicago, Illinois
2007 – 2008

USG Corporation is a major supplier of building materials for construction and remodeling, with products like wallboard and ceiling tile widely used in commercial and residential projects. Known for innovation, USG emphasizes quality and customer-focused solutions.

USG Corporation

Vice President, Sales, USG Building Systems
Chicago, Illinois
2005 – 2007

As part of USG Corporation, USG Building Systems focuses on manufacturing and distributing building products, including drywall, ceiling systems, and finishing products for a wide range of applications in the construction industry.

USG Corporation

General Manager, USG Industrial Products Division
Chicago, Illinois
2003 – 2005

USG’s Industrial Products Division delivers specialty materials for OEM, industrial, and energy markets, with a focus on high-performance products for unique applications. This division supports USG’s goal of addressing specific industry needs through tailored solutions.

November 30, 2010

Steven Gillhouse led over 100 volunteers in Naperville’s Sleep Out Saturday, raising awareness and funds for homelessness. The event, benefiting Bridge Communities, highlights that the average homeless person in DuPage County is just 8 years old.

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Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management

Evanston, Illinois
Master of Business Administration
Marketing
1994 – 1996

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Business Administration