Stokes Brownlee, a Saint George, South Carolina resident, graduated from Erskine College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Later, he pursued a master's degree in the same field at the University of South Carolina - Aiken. In his career, Stokes Brownlee started working during college and advanced to prominent roles after graduation.

In 2019, Mr. Brownlee served as a production intern at Key West Boats. He oversaw boat shipments and improved workforce efficiency in the warehouse and logistics operations. Months later, Stokes Brownlee joined Construct South, Inc. as a project manager intern, leveraging his diverse skills, such as planning and technical expertise, to manage project data and handle bids. His software proficiency enabled him to use Adobe, Procore, and Plan Grid tools to organize drawings and monitor project progress.

At Construct South, Inc., Mr. Brownlee advanced to a senior project manager/estimator role and recently became the company's Chief Operating Officer in 2023. He handles projects with an annual revenue of about $20 million. Stokes Brownlee also oversees a team of 50 electricians and manages monthly billing, project estimates, procurement, change orders, and other operations. In addition, he manages relationships with suppliers, contractors, project owners, and other stakeholders.

Concurrently, Stokes Brownlee serves as the Chief Operating Office for a real estate holdings company. In this role, he researches business development and acquisition opportunities whilst overseeing property management for the acquired assets.