Our Team
How to Select a Meaningful Memorial
OM Stone’s Knowledgeable Team is Always Ready to Help
Our family-owned and operated company stands out because of our team and their commitment to service. With our design and creative work being done in-house, we can ensure all work meets the highest standards. Our kind and caring team members provide personalized attention through every step of the ordering process. As wholesalers, we have years of experience partnering with business owners, and we understand their needs are different from an individual’s.
OM Stone has an extensive history in the death-care industry, and we’re sensitive to the often-delicate nature of this work. Our founder, Gordon Bronleewe, had a long history as a cemetery and mortuary owner. The generations that followed have continued his legacy and commitment to innovation and service. His son, Tim Bronleewe, is our current Chief Executive Officer. Tim has worked in every part of the industry, having started in the family business as a youth. OM Stone’s leadership team has a solid base of experience, and they set the tone for our company.
Customer service is more than words to us, and we care about the outcome of every project we work on. We’re committed to providing compassionate, prompt, and knowledgeable service to everyone. When you have questions or need guidance in choosing memorials, our team is happy to assist.
OM Stone Departments
Each team member plays a vital role in the following departments:
Administration
Sales
Customer Service
Art & Design
Inventory
Production
Cemetery Services
While each team member has a role within their department, it is the synergy between us from the initial call to completion that creates an exceptional customer service experience. We are committed to listen and follow through to ensure your interaction with us will be a positive outcome.
Our Leadership and Team
Our Leadership
Tim
Bronleewe
Chief Executive Officer
Being involved in his family-owned cemetery and fabrication shop as a young boy and later a family-owned Funeral Home, Tim learned all aspects of the death care business firsthand. In 1977, Tim officially joined the company and worked just about every job from blasting stones, delivering, installing, managing inventory, and developing sales. After leaving for an 11-year career in broadcasting, Tim returned in 2004 and his passion to continue the company’s legacy remains strong as the current CEO. Tim is a visionary for how to bring something new to an age-old art form. Innovation lives in Tim’s heart and is demonstrated by the impactful technology found in our Glass Art and Bronzstone processes bringing longevity of color to memorialization and beyond. The Bronleewe family has always considered service as an honor to provide exceptional value to our families, communities, Veterans, and partner locations. In the spare time Tim shares with his wife, he enjoys all types of music, gardening, horses, camping, and his three granddaughters.
Rene
Larson
Chief Operations Officer
As third generation, Rene joined the company in 2015, bringing her management and finance experience to OM Stone. Much like her father, Rene started by learning the ins and outs of the company, first in accounting and then by overseeing the many large special projects that OM Stone is known for. Her responsibilities continued to expand as her knowledge grew, and today she fosters efficient processes and team synergy by overseeing all operations as the Chief Operations Officer, as well as serving as a member of the company Board. Her passion is growing and developing her team to step into their full potential to deliver an unparalleled product and customer experience. When it’s time to make things happen, Rene leads and empowers her team to innovate and take action. When not working, Rene enjoys the outdoors whether hiking, boating, or camping with her husband and two Labrador fur babies.
Paula
Bronleewe
Chief Administration Officer
Long before Paula ever met Tim, her family would take an annual all-day trip to an old cemetery and care for the overgrowth around the graves of loved ones. This ritual of care ingrained the value of remembering and honoring lives. Today, as the Chief Administrative Officer, Paula cares for the team by leading Human Resources, spearheading our values-based culture, and deals with all of those oh so fun compliance issues, knowing that doing the right thing at all times is what OM stands for. Paula brings her passion for our industry by recruiting top talent knowing not only what we do, but how we do it speaks volumes and leaves the ripple that makes the difference. Paula finds balance to her detailed oriented tasks by tapping into her creative side, whether arranging flowers, designing landscapes, watercolor painting, or drawing. In her free time she appreciates getting away to warm sunny beaches.
Our Team Leads
Chris Velasquez
Inventory and SP Lead
Chris began his career with OM in 2011. He started in our production shop and has grown into his current role of overseeing our Inventory and Special Projects.
Danielle Mata
Customer Relations
Danielle started at OM in our customer service department in 2017. She now oversees our Customer Relations Team and onboards new partners providing training while supporting our current partners.
Ian Chambers
Creative Director
Ian has been specializing in creating custom memorials since 2012 and designing our large Special Projects. He also is instrumental with designing our marketing materials.
Tamra Bunting
Customer Service Lead
Tamra began her time at OM as a Customer Service representative in 2019 and now leads our customer service team and has a passion for serving our clients.
Aaron Arbanasin
Production Manager
Aaron is the newest team member and oversees our production departments for seamless delivery. He understands processes, metrics, lean manufacturing and has a heart for building cohesive teams.
Olivia Marcial
Art Department Lead
Olivia has many years of industry experience as a graphic artist and working directly with the families. She leads our team of artists and designers.
Dean Scott
Legacy Production Lead
Dean knows just about everything when it comes to sandblasting and running our Legacy shop as he joined OM in 1997. He continues to impart his wealth of knowledge to the production crew.
Ted Pattison
Laser Production Lead
Ted joined the OM team in 2007 and began in our Legacy production shop. He currently oversees our laser production in both our Oregon and Georgia facilities.
Ron Adams
Finance Manager
Ron started in 2020 and comes with many years of well-rounded experience when it comes to manufacturing. He keeps us on track by monitoring and maintaining best financial practices.
Brad Perryman
Cemetery Services Lead
Brad came to us in 2015 already with many years of experience in the industry. He keeps our deliveries, engravings, and installations on track by meeting our ETAs while on the road supporting his team.
Working for Our Customers
OM Stone is comprised of a team that is resilient and seeks opportunities to exceed your expectations. Perceived challenges are met with our innovative spirit that filters through the company’s community; we strive to find ways to provide exceptional service.
From the initial order to the delivery of the memorial, every team member committed to listen and hear what you are asking for. Our experience, proficiency and knowledge of available options supports you through the process to the finished product.
We care about what we do, and that sentiment means we are willing to go above and beyond. Creating quality, lasting memorials involves more than placing an order with us—it takes a team of dedicated professionals working together.
For more information on our company and team, please contact us today. We’re the industry leader for stone artwork, and our innovative products like GLASS Art and Bronzstone make our memorials beautiful and long-lasting.