The 9th Annual Artisan Group Meeting & Industry showcase was again held at Architectural Surfaces Group’s headquarters in Austin, Texas.  New exhibitors included QXM Software, Chemcore, Schechner Lifson Corp and No Lift. 

The Artisan Group gathering is the first since the 2020 COVID lockdowns, featured four new exhibitors, and installed two new Board Members. This event showcased some of the biggest companies in the stone industry.

The Artisan Group gathering is the first since the 2020 COVID lockdowns, featured four new exhibitors, and installed two new Board Members. This event showcased some of the biggest companies in the stone industry.

Left: Brad Pearce, new Artisan Group Board Member Right: Harlan Bost, new Artisan Group Board Member

Left: Brad Pearce, new Artisan Group Board Member  
Right: Harlan Bost, new Artisan Group Board Member

The group installed new board members Brad Pearce of Front Range Stone and Harlan Bost of Florida Custom Marble, for outgoing board members Dave Stockett and Keith Richbourg.  

“It was great to have our group together again for fellowship and business at our annual meeting and industry showcase,” said Jon Lancto, Artisan Group Executive Director. “We had a large member turnout and are thankful for our generous exhibitors.”

Natural Stone Institute CEO Jim Hieb offered the Artisan Group attendees insight into several initiatives being undertaken, including: creation of a global (International Standards Organization – ISO) standard for natural stone, sustainability efforts, and promotional efforts through the Use Natural Stone campaign that has landed more than 160 articles.

Additionally, Hieb highlighted ongoing work to strengthen the Accreditation Program.  Since its inception, the Artisan Group has advocated this program which proves that each company is best in class, and raises the bar for quality, safety, and customer service throughout our industry. 

Over a dozen manufacturers and distributors attended the two-day event in Austin, Texas, hosted by Architectural Surfaces Group. “It was great to have our group together again for fellowship and business at our annual meeting and industry showcase,” said Jon Lancto, Artisan Group Executive Director.

Over a dozen manufacturers and distributors attended the two-day event in Austin, Texas, hosted by Architectural Surfaces Group. “It was great to have our group together again for fellowship and business at our annual meeting and industry showcase,” said Jon Lancto, Artisan Group Executive Director.

Artisan Group announced new programs and member benefits, including training for operational and sales-focused employees of group members to help in their professional development. 


Artisan Group™ is the first and premier network of stone & quartz fabricators in North America, being the first to earn 100 percent accreditation through the Natural Stone Institute. Utilizing the most technically advanced, automated shops in the industry, highly skilled craftsmen ensure that each  installation meets exacting standards. From classic to exotic, Artisan Group offers the most extensive array of stone choices in the industry, and is dedicated to customer service.

For more information or to request a quote, visit www.artisan-counters.com or facebook.com/ArtisanGroupCountertops.