Natural Stone Foundation Recognizes 2025 Board of Directors
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oberlin, OH, May 14, 2025 —The Natural Stone Foundation is pleased to formally recognize its 2025 Board of Directors, whose leadership has been guiding the Foundation’s initiatives this year with dedication and vision. This recognition serves as a moment to honor the strength of the current Board and their commitment to stewarding donor resources for the benefit of the natural stone industry.
Special gratitude is extended to Immediate Past President Kevin Camarata of Camarata Masonry Systems for his impactful leadership, which laid a strong foundation for continued growth. At the helm of this year’s Board is Brie Pfannenbecker of Viking Kitchens Cabinets, serving as Foundation President and Treasurer. Under her leadership, the Board is advancing high-impact programs that deliver measurable value and impact across the industry.
The 2025 Natural Stone Foundation Board of Directors includes:
- Brie Pfannenbecker, President/Treasurer, Viking Kitchen Cabinets LLC
- Jonathan Zanger, President-Elect/Secretary, Walker Zanger (retired)
- Kevin Camarata, Immediate Past President, Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd.
- Michael Castro, Director, ABC Worldwide Stone
- Buddy Ontra, Director, BoStone
- Greg Osterhout, Director, Northern Stone Supply, Inc.
- Robert Paul, Director, Genesee Cut Stone & Marble Co.
- Holly Rohrer, Director, Halbert Mill Company
- Rick Stimac, Director, BB Industries, LLC
- Evan Cohen, Natural Stone Institute Board President (Liaison), Quality Marble & Granite
- Jim Hieb, Executive Director (Ex-Officio), Natural Stone Foundation
- Nick Dorsey, Director of Fundraising & Development, Natural Stone Foundation
"We are proud to acknowledge the dedicated leaders who are shaping the future of the Foundation," said Jim Hieb, Executive Director of the Natural Stone Foundation. "This Board brings deep expertise and shared commitment to ensuring donor funds are thoughtfully invested in programs that strengthen our entire industry."
For more information about the Natural Stone Foundation and its initiatives, please visit naturalstoneinstitute.org/about/natural-stone-foundation.
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About the Natural Stone Institute
The Natural Stone Institute is a trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry. The current membership exceeds 2,000 members in over 50 nations. The association offers a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development opportunities, regulatory advocacy, and networking events. Two prominent publications — the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building Stone Magazine — raise awareness within the natural stone industry and in the design community for best practices and uses of natural stone. Learn more at www.naturalstoneinstitute.org.
About the Natural Stone Foundation
The Natural Stone Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Natural Stone Institute. Its mission is to serve the natural stone industry by financially supporting initiatives and services important to industry stakeholders. Funding received from the Foundation allows the Natural Stone Institute to produce educational programming, scholarships, and advocacy for the use of natural stone. Learn more at www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/foundation.
