Stephan Chmielewski

Vice President of Retail Marketing

"The first qualification for success in my view is a strong work ethic."

Henry Ford II

Biography

As a highly engaged leader who excels in promoting teamwork, Stephan (Steve) Chmielewski has embraced roles of increasing responsibility since joining Liberty Hardware in 2013.

Steve successfully transformed two programs from their early stages into significant value drivers for Liberty in 2016 as the Director of Project Management Operations, and later in 2018 as the Senior Director of PMO, Analytics, and Customer Marketing. As a result, he was elevated to his current position as Vice President of Retail Marketing in 2022.

He began his career with the Masco family of companies in 2000. With roles across several divisions — including sourcing, sales, and operations—Steve has 25 years of experience in the building products industry.

Steve has a B.S. from Penn State in business administration, management, and marketing, where he graduated on the Dean’s list. He also holds a certificate in Leadership Development from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

When he’s off the clock, Steve is on the move. He enjoys everything from trail jogging to ultra-running. He also dabbles in restoring cars, drag racing, and spending time with his family.