Design Manager, Co-Owner
Stephen has practically grown up in the playground industry while helping his dad, Shan, start Noah's back in 2001. Knowing the ins and outs of the industry, and learning all facets of installation, design, sales, marketing and more, he has now taken over the role as Company Manager after Shan's retirement in 2018. A natural engineer and problem solver, Stephen not only brings excellent design skills to the table, designing all our custom playgrounds, he is proficient at solving installation related issues, having personally built hundreds of playgrounds since 2001.
Stephen has spent all of his professional life at Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, since he was 15 year's old! He has worked on projects which involved designing and installing playgrounds all over Oklahoma and Texas, and specific projects in surrounding states. Stephen works with our local installation crews, helping them with onsite equipment layout and overall installation oversight. He brings a lot of skills, but those of us who work with him every day would tell you he’s a big kid at heart and always bring a playful heart to all of his playground designs.
Born and raised in, what he calls, the ‘Promised Land’ Stephen wonders why anybody would ever willingly choose to leave Edmond, OK. He’s also a BIG OKC Thunder fan and enjoys leading worship at his local church. Stephen also likes to play in the occasional volleyball tournaments in Oklahoma and enjoys spending time with this wife and three boys!
What he thinks is the best thing about being a part of the Noah’s team:
“The best part about being a part of the Noah’s team is to see our playground designs, both large and small, be played on by hundreds of kids.”
Ask him about:
The design process that goes into a playground; and exactly what helps create the best possible solution. Stephen also has a running knowledge of equipment offerings across the entire industry from his 15 years of experience in the field. While he would rather talk OKC Thunder, he will bend your ear quite a bit when it comes to anything about playground designs.
See what our customers are saying about Stephen:
“Stephen was very popular on Saturday at the community install. He is so professional, and I don't think anyone worked harder than he did. He knows what he is doing! We enjoyed working with him on the install and appreciate all of his patience and expertise”.- Paula with Turning Point Ministries
“I just wanted to pass a compliment on to you, how professional and competent, Stephen is!!! I spent quite a bit of time talking with him today on several topics. He is very talented!”- Kerry with K Industries
“Thanks for everything!!! Kids are going to love the playground and Stephen was super great!”- Lauren with Merrick Drive Church
Stephen is ready to help you with all of your playground needs! Email him today to get started!
Find Stephen on the web:
- Facebook: facebook.com/stephen.shepherd
- LinkedIn
- Twitter: @Steph3nShepherd
- Instagram: @Steph3nShepherd