"The Herring Hotel, built in the thirties is a project I am currently developing. I asked the sculptors at Milestone to come up with a 6' stone plaque commemorating the historic legacy of the old west. The results were beyond my expectations! We plan to use Milestone to design and manufacture stone ornamentation pieces for the hotel restoration depicting the ranch brands of the area as well as the thirties style of architecture."
— Robert Goodrich, Developer, TX.
"The hard work of a small business owner to create jobs and fuel the economy is often overlooked. I am pleased to see Melody Brenna being recognized by the Small Business Administration for her entrepreneurial spirit and determination. It is a great achievement, not only for Ms. Brenna, but for our entire community; it represents the innovation that sets our area apart."
— U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry, Washington D.C.
This is an outstanding honor, and I am pleased to join your employees, family members and friends in recognizing your achievement. I know the September 17 SBA Luncheon in Washington, D.C. honoring you and the other state winners will be a highlight of your career. Thank you for all you do to support our free enterprise system and I look forward to having coffee with you and your family in my offices Thursday morning."
— Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Washington D.C.
"We purchased a magnificent 15' limestone obelisk from Milestone over 12 years ago for our garden at the ranch, it is as magnificent now as it was then! We have since used them for design and manufacture of our flower cooler and Old World Limestone interior counters, etc. at our new store on Lovers Lane in Dallas. Our customers are wild about the Celtic crosses, dogwood wall panels, lions heads and other stone sculptural pieces we sell from Milestone."
— Jamie and Luit Huizenga, Dallas, TX.
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"Milestone is an unusually creative company in the stone industry. Having worked closely with Steve and Melody Brenna on several interesting and innovative projects, I have found the Milestone teams to imaginatively and diligently develop solutions and product needs to meet the needs of clients and the community. They have a desire for excellence and client satisfaction that is a pleasure to see. They hold the project first and foremost so that the project wins overall."
— Rodney Harvey, Cladding Group Manager, Partner, CDC, Inc Curtain Wall Design, Dallas, TX.
"The test of a competent company is the outcome of a highly complex project. The parapet caps are over three feet thick, Milestone had to build templates in their shop to fit the compound radius curves of the pieces I specified. There were almost three thousand Milestone pieces, beautifully installed in this project. They gave me the opportunity to creatively go where I wanted, instead of being held back by the talent of a subcontractor" "We have used and consulted with the Milestone teams on other highly complex, individual jobs and have always found them to be ready to find a solution to the seemingly impossible."
— Wayne Lloyd, Architect Santa fe, NM.
"We bid this classical residence in French Limestone, when the bid came back three times over budget and two years wait, we contacted Milestone. With over 250 custom molds and 2,750++ pieces, set like and intricate puzzle, we could not have survived without the communications of Milestones custom project web. All of the project information was available to me 24 hours a day, and on a project like this, that was what it took to complete it! I liked the product and the people at Milestone so much, I decided to represent their fine products in the Midwest."
— James Jungles, General Contractor, Chicago, IL.
"Milestone was crucial to the success of our project. Your innovative designs, superior construction technology, timely delivery and excellent customer service was a welcome addition to the design and construction team. Given the length and complexity of this project, your approach to problem solving was both refreshing and appreciated. As a critical path vendor, your involvement assured a timely flow to the demanding schedule. We welcome the opportunity to work with you on any of our future projects."
— John Shultz, President, Shultz Development Corp., Scottsdale, AR.
"Congratulations, It is my great pleasure to inform you that
you have been selected as the 2003 Texas Small Business Person of the Year!
Your hard work, innovative ideas and dedication to your community have made
you a success in your business, and the U.S. SBA is thrilled to be able to recognize
you with this award."
— Hector V. Barreto, Administrator of the U. S.
Small Business Administration, Washington D.C.
"One of my favorite highlights of National Small Business Week is the recognition it gives to the best and brightest entrepreneurial talent. That is where you come in, as both our district and state winner for Texas, 2003. Milestone deserves the accolades for its work in the community and for bringing attention and business from out of the country for our state. We formally recognize the crucial role America's small business community plays in the economy, creating over 20 million new jobs over the last 8 years."
— Tom W. Dowell District Director of the SBA, TX.
"Milestone was selected to represent Texas from several hundred outstanding candidates. Through their award winning internet marketing and internationally recognized print advertising, Milestone is recognized as a leader of innovation, artistry and technology in the stone business today. Winners are selected on their record of stability, growth in sales and employment, financial condition, product innovation, response to adversity and community service."
— Bill Harrington Director of Small Business Development Center, TX.
"In the sixth home we have completed with Milestone fireplaces we learned a great lesson on the adaptability of the products. My client chose unusual installation applications for just about everything on the job, and the Milestone products came through with flying colors! It is lightweight, easy to cut, installs beautifully and takes a stain in any color or patina that my clients décor would demand. Their drafting department is ultra professional and help our installers with every step."
— Ron Connelly Builder, Developer, TX.
"We owe the magnificent beauty of the style of our home to you. We cannot be more please with the way our dream home turned out! We always wanted a Mediterranean Villa style residence, and Milestone came through for us, even going to the jobsite to help the masons understand the installation of the intricate Venetian screen, which sets our home apart from the rest!"
— Kim and Gary Hutchins, Homeowners, TX.
"When our client came to us with the idea of a full scale Doric Ruins, curved stone amphitheatre seating and stone entry for their space in the Watergate Office Building, we were not quite sure how to accomplish such a request. The steel substrate could not handle the load of natural limestone, so an alternative had to be found. Milestone handled the design, engineering, manufacture and installation consultation for us and was, in fact, the ONLY subcontractor to get their pieces on site within the original time frame!"
— Boggs and Partners, Architects, Annapolis, MD.