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Steve Payne

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Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Vantem
📍 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Steve Payne is a seasoned modular construction executive at Vantem with over 42 years of industry experience. He has been directly responsible for more than $600M in sales and business development across the US, specializing in multifamily, hospitality, and residential projects. He is also a licensed NC General Contractor.

Beyond his executive role, Steve has a significant personal stake in real estate, owning and managing a diverse commercial rental portfolio in North Carolinas Research Triangle Park area. He is an alumnus of the University of Arizona and Cochise College, where he studied Business Administration.

Unique fact: Steve was inducted into the R-Anell Homes Hall of Fame for his outstanding achievements in modular and manufactured housing sales.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Modular Construction
His entire 42+ year career is dedicated to modular and offsite construction, with deep expertise in Type V, multifamily, hospitality, and single-family projects.
Sales Leadership
As EVP of Sales, he has a proven track record of driving growth, having been personally responsible for generating over $600M in sales and projects.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Vantem
12-1986
Owner, Principal, Member and VP
Dra. PA Inc., DPM Properties, LLC., 610 Market St. LLC.
5-2025 - 7-2025
VP Business Development/Genesis Homes
Champion Home Builders, Inc.
7-2015 - 7-2025
Sr. Director of Business Development
Champion Home Builders, Inc.
5-2013 - 6-2015
Director of Business Development
Champion Commercial Structures
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Education
9-1978 - 5-1979
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University of Arizona
1-1977 - 5-1977
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Cochise College
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