Benchmark Custom Homes Winston-Salem NC
About Us
Steve Frucht
President & Founder
ABOUT US
A cozy combination of expertise and vision.
Your custom home is one of the most significant investments of your life, so choose a builder who combines proven expertise with your values and vision.
President and founder of Benchmark Custom Homes, Steve Frucht, earned a civil engineering degree from Valparaiso University in 1988. He worked for years in the Chicago area refining his expertise in commercial and residential site improvements and specializing in construction quality control testing.
In 1993, Steve moved to North Carolina to continue his higher education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After earning a master’s degree in Business Administration, he started building houses under the mentorship of an experienced and reputable North Carolina home builder.
In 1996, Benchmark Custom Homes was officially born. Steve’s first home was featured in the October Parade of Homes that same year.
As a respected home builder in the Winston-Salem area, Steve is committed to continually refining his craft, broadening his experience, and gaining distinctions in the industry. He has earned designations from the home builders association including Graduate Master Builder, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and is a licensed professional engineer registered in North Carolina.
At Benchmark Custom Homes, being responsive to customer needs is the number one priority, and each home project is a personal challenge and a welcome opportunity for Steve and his staff. Superintendent Mike Sloane is dedicated to premium customer care and providing expert guidance and attention from the planning phases throughout the full construction process.
Credentials certainly matter in a home builder, but references from other buyers are invaluable when you are considering the quality, integrity and reliability of the person you will trust to manage this important lifetime investment. We encourage you to read our testimonials and would be happy to provide additional references.
Steve Frucht
President & Founder
With a background in civil engineering and an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill, Steve Frucht brings over 25 years of experience and a deep passion for craftsmanship to Benchmark Custom Homes. Since launching the company in 1996, Steve has remained committed to quality, integrity, and building homes that reflect the values and lifestyles of each family he works with.
Professional Distinctions
- Graduate Master Builder
- Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
- Licensed Professional Engineer
Steve takes pride in staying hands-on and personally invested in every build.
When he’s not on the job site, you’ll likely find Steve out fishing, spending time with his family, or at a Commanders football game.
Mike Sloane
Superintendent
With a degree in Business Management from Western Carolina University, Mike Sloane is a seasoned project manager with over 20 years of experience in residential construction. For the past two years, he has been a superintendent at Benchmark Custom Homes, where he oversees projects from initial planning through final delivery.
Areas of Expertise
- Project Scheduling & Timeline Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
- Contractor Coordination
- Quality Assurance
Prior to joining Benchmark, Mike managed a wide range of developments, bringing essential knowledge and precision to every project phase.
Outside of work, he still enjoys flying as a licensed pilot and spends his free time cooking, traveling, and making memories with his wife and daughters.