About Us

There are literally thousands of people who entered the granite business as a result of the explosion in demand for granite countertops.  However, few have over 36 years of experience in this industry.  Mark Crouse has grown up in the granite business from starting as a draftsman in 1977 to project management and ultimately spending 15 years in international sales.  Over the many years in the stone industry, Mark has inspected various granite quarries throughout the world as well as visiting some of the largest and newest stone fabrication facilities from those in Italy to China and India.

Through meetings, education and seminars, Mark has consulted with some of the world's most influential architects and designers about the use of stone on some of the world's largest buildings.  Below are some of the events in previous years.

National & International Stone Exhibitions and Conferences attended: 
    * American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Major USA cities
    * Verona Stone Fair - Verona, ITALY
    * SE Asian International Building Expo (SIBEX) - Singapore
    * SE Asian International Building Expo (MALBEX) - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    * SE Asian International Building Expo (INDOBEX) - Jakarta, Indonesia
    * Thailand Internationa Building Material & Services Fair - Bangkok, Thailand
    * Construction Specifications Institutes (CSI) - Major USA cities
    * Coverings - Orlando & Chicago
    * Stonexpo - Las Vegas
    * Texas Society of Architects (TSA) - various Texas cities
    * Louisiana AIA Conferences - various Louisiana cities
    * AIA Western Mountain Regional Conference - various western USA cities

Educational Seminars given:
    * Granite – History, Processes and Applications – Bangkok, Thailand
    * Architectural Firm Presentations in the following international cities:
        Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai,
        Taipei, Keelung, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane
    * In addition, over 50 Lunch-N-Learn type presentations to various
       architectural firms in the USA.

Professional Memberships :
    * American Institute of Architects
    * Texas Society of Architecture
    * Texas Masonry Council
    * Construction Specifications Institute
    * National Home Builders Association
    * Texas Association of Homebuilders
    * BIA - Highland Lakes
    * Hill Country Builders Association