Mission, History, Values

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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:

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

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.

Service
We understand that leadership begins with serving. We relentlessly work to understand our clients’ creative and practical needs. We always act with truth telling and keep our commitments. We are committed to helping each other succeed. We know that working together as a team is imperative in providing excellent service. OM Stone’s name will be recognized as the standard bearer based on the people, products and services it delivers to all stakeholders.
Responsibility
We know that, first and foremost, our responsibility is to provide excellent service. We work hard, train hard, and finish what we start. We treat all resources as we would treat our personal resources. We respect the values, policies, and good practices. We hold ourselves and fellow associates accountable for our actions and behavior. OM Stone takes stewardship seriously - of all associates, clients, vendors, suppliers and the communities where we work and live.
Transparency
We tell the truth and build open relationships. We report accurately and openly. We are transparent in our relationships. We accept personal responsibility for our actions and practice forgiveness with others and ourselves. OM Stone believes teamwork flows from an atmosphere of trust, where open communication is always encouraged.
Care
We are patient and kind. We are humble, considerate and thankful. We are respectful, trusting and positive. We care enough to do the right thing at all times. We are a responsible and caring community. OM Stone always pays attention to the success of clients, vendors, and associates. Care in action!
Celebration
We celebrate the success of each associate, our larger community, and ourselves. We are rigorous in our efforts to create a continuous culture of celebration. We use celebrations to recognize people, build relationships, and create positive memories. We say, “thank you”, “bravo”, and “good job”, in daily celebrations with all stakeholders. OM Stone promotes professional integrity, quiet excellence and making the ordinary - fun and rewarding.

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.

 

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