Stephen Houret
About Stephen Houret
Stephen Houret is the Senior Director of Vendor Operations at Lessen, with extensive experience in operations management and leadership roles across various companies including Porch, Amazon, and Lowe's.
Current Role at Lessen
Stephen Houret currently holds the position of Senior Director, Vendor Operations at Lessen, having started in this role in 2021. Based in Seattle, Washington, Stephen is responsible for overseeing vendor operations, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of vendor-related processes within the company.
Previous Experience at Porch
Between 2018 and 2021, Stephen Houret worked as Sr Program Manager - Porch Services at Porch in the Greater Seattle Area. During his three-year tenure, he managed and streamlined program operations, focusing on improving service delivery and operational efficiencies at Porch, a company known for connecting homeowners with quality home improvement professionals.
Amazon Home Services Role
Stephen Houret held the position of Senior Operations Manager - Western Region at Amazon Home Services from 2017 to 2018. In this role, based in Seattle, Washington, he managed operations across the western region, implementing technology solutions that enhanced parcel shipping and in-home delivery efficiencies.
Leadership Roles at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Stephen Houret served in various leadership capacities at Lowe's Companies, Inc. from 2002 to 2017. As Market Director of Stores in New Mexico and El Paso (2012-2017), he pioneered new bilingual sales programs and tech innovations. He also held the position of Store Manager in the Greater Seattle Area from 2002 to 2012, where he focused on store management and operations.
Military Service Experience
Stephen Houret has extensive military service experience. He served as a Senior Non Commissioned Officer in the Army National Guard from 2001 to 2006 in the Greater Seattle Area and as a Non Commissioned Officer in the California Air National Guard from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he served as a Non Commissioned Officer in the United States Army from 1992 to 1996.
Retail Management Experience
Early in his career, Stephen Houret gained significant experience in retail management. He worked at The Michaels Companies, Inc. as a Senior Store Manager from 2001 to 2002 in Kirkland, WA, and at The Home Depot as a Co Manager from 1996 to 2001 in Visalia, California Area. These roles involved overseeing store operations, enhancing customer service, and improving sales performance.