Reid Stephenson is the most dedicated employee ever to have "graced" the doors of the Flowers Plantation offices. I cannot imagine the business operation without his guidance and assurance each day. We are most fortunate to have him.
Maurice Reid Stephenson grew up on his family’s farm located on Highway 50/42 in Garner, N.C. He attended Cleveland High School and N.C. Wesleyan College, where he earned a B.A. degree in accounting in 1983. In 1999, he received a mechanical engineering degree from I.C.S. in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He became a N.C. real estate broker in 1996 and is currently the Broker in Charge for Flowers Plantation Information and Sales, LLC.
Reid’s real estate career began with the development of his family’s farm, which transformed into a community named “Chadbourne,” spanning 130 acres with 126 homesites, with his family’s home being dedicated as the community center. The development of Chadbourne started in 2000 and continued until he began developing 456 lots at Flowers Plantation, including Mill Creek West, North Farm, and North Farm Cottages.
While developing at Flowers Plantation, Reid also began a community near Chadbourne called “Fieldstone Manor,” which contains 73 homes. Upon completing these subdivisions, he joined Flowers Plantation on August 26, 2011. Reid began in accounting and worked through all divisions, eventually becoming CEO in 2020. Today, he remains the CEO and the face of Flowers Plantation.
In 2020, after 48 years, Reid moved from Chadbourne to Flowers Plantation. When he’s not eating or sleeping, Reid is usually working on presentations, TV interviews, and public speaking. Reid is married to Patricia Lee Roberts, they reside in Sweetgrass at Flowers Plantation with their “fur baby,” Ty, an 8-year-old Australian Terrier. The couple will celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary on August 30, 2024.
Reid’s journey from a family farm to leading a thriving community is a testament to his dedication and vision. His work shapes the future of Flowers Plantation, ensuring it remains a vibrant and welcoming place for generations to come.