Clear communication and reliability are essential in every role, especially when you’re leading the installation team. When the details matter most, Stephen Holland is the kind of Joy Maker who shows up prepared, informed, and ready to support both his team and our clients every step of the way. From understanding the nuances of each project to anticipating what’s needed in the moment, Stephen brings confidence and care to every install.
Get to know Stephen and what makes him a true Joy Maker below.
Name: Stephen Holland
RJE Location: Cincinnati, OH
How long have you been with RJE, and what’s your role in one sentence?
3 years, lead installer.
What led you to RJE?
Worked as a sub for RJE before officially joining the team.
What’s a project or moment at RJE that’s stuck with you — and why?
UC Athletic Center install — was a cool place to work and see the job as it progressed.
What do you look forward to most in your workday at RJE?
Working with coworkers and seeing jobs from start to finish.
If RJE were a person, how would you describe them?
Hardworking and punctual.
How do you personally bring “hug your customer” to life?
Good communication.
What elements make a space inspiring to you? Color? Flow? Light? Something else?
Color and flow.
What’s your signature style when working with clients or partners?
Punctual and communicative.
What is your current favorite product from Allsteel and its portfolio of brands?
Mural Benching.
Why that one?
It flows together well while maintaining space and storage.
Salty or sweet?
Sweet.
Drop your most-used emoji
😂
Favorite place you’ve ever been
Saint John, USVI
Personal mantra or words to live by.
“His plan is better than my fear.”
What’s a fun fact most people don’t know about you?
I have donated a kidney.
If you hosted a podcast, what would it be called and what would it be about?
Bait Shop Banter, all about fishing and fishing tackle.
What’s your go-to recharge activity outside of work?
Fishing.
What’s your favorite hidden gem in Cincy (or your city)?
Laffs (wings) Germantown, OH
If you had a secret superpower at work, what would it be?
Telepathy.
What’s one thing on your desk you can’t live without?
Water bottle.
What’s your go-to pump-up song before a big meeting or presentation?
Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.
What’s something new you’ve learned or tried recently?
Wine pairings.
If you could swap roles with someone at RJE for a day, who would it be and why?
A salesperson, just to see how the sales process is.