About

Portland Area Stone Fabricator and Stone Supplier

Established 1951
Honesty – Integrity – Pride

Founded by John (Jack) Wiley, Stone Center is a 3rd generation company that began supplying and installing building stone and flagstone in the early 1950s. Over the years, they expanded to include cut and polished hearths and mantles into Stone Center projects, eventually moving entirely into custom dimensional stone applications.

John’s grandson, Tim, took over operations in 1985 and has overseen everything from sales to cutting, polishing and installation at Stone Center. With 30 years in the stonework industry, Tim Wiley is a Certified Stone Inspector, Stone Forensics Expert and has been a member of the Marble Institute of America since 1984.

Community-minded and environmentally aware

Stone Center recirculates water for the stone cutting process to reduce consumption and donates remnant materials to the Portland Rebuilding Center. Small scraps are taken to a recycling center to be processed into gravel.

Stone Center is a proud member of the following organizations:

Oregon Remodelers Association
Home Builders Association of Metro Portland
Marble Institute of America
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Northwest Society of Interior Design
Building Industry Association

The Stone Center Family

 

TimTim Wiley: CEO, Certified Stone Inspector and Consultant

Tim is the third generation in this family business. He started working in the stone industry over 33 years ago, back when his father owned the company. He started out in the shop polishing tile edges. He worked his way up the ranks, and when his dad closed shop a few years later, took over the business and everything involved, from sales to cutting, polishing, and installation. At the time, Stone Center was one of only three stone fabrication shops in Portland. The industry has grown significantly since then and Stone Center, Inc. along with it. Tim really has done it all. He is an expert in the field, and is upfront and honest about his work. With his many years of experience dealing with all types of materials and situations, he is the one we go to for solutions and new ideas. He lives by one of his mottos: “never be afraid to try something that you have not done,” and is always up for the challenge of turning your dream into a reality.

Tim is also a Certified Stone Inspector and Consultant. He is available for inspecting tile and stone installations that have issues. Additionally, he is available for design consultation before a project begins.

 

 

Elroy McNealy Stone Center

Elroy McNealy: Head Sawyer

If you’re looking for a remnant, Elroy can tell you if we have that stone in stock, and what it’s best suited for. Once we’ve come and measured for the job, Elroy will call you in for a viewing so you can see exactly how your project will lay out on the stone. He’ll work with you to make sure the joints are in just the right spot. He’s a master with the saw and his attention to detail ensures that the layout and cut job are the first steps to a beautiful design. Proper cutting ensures things like book matched seams, an important detail that gives your project that extra wow factor.

 

 

Edgar

Edgar Rivas: Lead Foreman

Edgar is truly a master craftsman. He has been with us for over 25 years and has a total of more than 33 years of experience in the stone industry. He draws from years of experience to create your design in the best way possible, molding solid stone into a work of art. The words he lives by are “learn as much as you can, don’t harbor bad habits, and stand by the decisions you make”.

 

 

Zoe

Zoe Hall: Accountant

Zoe is a seasoned accountant with over 30 years in the business, 22 of those years working in the construction industry. She’s been with us for ten years now. Her persistence and excellent organizational skills, combined with her spunk and wacky sense of humor make her a valued member of our office team. Her advice: “remember to laugh at yourself.”