Mission, History, Values
How to Select a Meaningful Memorial
OM Stone’s Mission Statement
“The global leader in hand-crafted stone art, a company of innovators dedicated to the values we live by.”
At OM Stone, our memorials and monuments are second to none. Our grave markers utilize techniques like GLASS ART® and BRONZSTONE®, to tell the story of a life. We pride ourselves on an innovative approach that pays tribute to loved ones who are gone. The OM Stone team understands how difficult it is to say goodbye, and we strive to create personalized memorials that family members will appreciate for many years.
Our high-quality stonework also appears in high-profile projects for civic and commercial buildings. Additionally, we’ve created notable public art installations in cities throughout the United States. Projects involving stonework continue to allow us to show our craftsmanship.
You may find other products with color or images, but no one else creates work that will hold up outside in the elements without fading or deteriorating. One of our values is “care,” and we demonstrate that throughout every project and interaction. We care about the work we do.
A History That Dates Back Decades
After World War II ended, Gordon Bronleewe came home to Oregon and bought the business he’d worked at when he was in high school. Gordon, his family, and a team of craftsmen then spent the next 50+ years building up Oregon Memorials, which would be known later as OM Stone.
Gordon’s business became wholesale-only, and he expanded the company to cover five states. In 1985, a new division was created to handle granite and marble in both residential and commercial projects. Projects included the Bonneville Power Building and the lettering of the Portland Vietnam War Memorial. By the late 1980s, OM Stone had also ventured in public art, completing projects at the Waterfront Children’s Park and Penn Station in New York.
Our memorial company continues to grow and incorporation new technology. We’re a leader in stone art, monuments, and memorials. Highlights of our company and its history include:
- We are family owned and operated since 1947.
- We expanded into residential and commercial stonework in the 1980s.
- Our team has completed numerous high-profile public art projects.
- We’re an innovator in unique, lasting memorial technology.
- We maintain an in-house art department with six full-time staff members.
Today OM Stone serves customers nationwide. Few companies can offer the products or depth of experience that we provide. As our motto says, if you can imagine it, we can create it in stone.
Our Values: The Foundation of Our Success
We value the relationships and partnerships we’ve created over the past 77 years, and one of the contributing factors to our success is a commitment to our values:
Leadership is about people and relationships. Relationships grow out of trust, honor, respect and a deep source of care. We are a people growing company that respects the value of each associate's contribution. We focus on each other's successes. We are solution oriented in all interactions. OM Stone understands that the synergy of all associates creates a leadership organization.
- Leadership
- Service
- Responsibility
- Transparency
- Care
- Celebration
With a long history of hard work, a clear mission, and a defining set of values, OM Stone leads the industry. We continue looking for new technology to improve our work, and our experienced team is always ready to answer questions.
Contact OM Stone to learn more about our company and the work we do.