Some kids learned to ride bikes. Brendon, Owner and Master Stonesmith of BSM Services, discovered how to dodge slabs of marble and granite on rollerblades, weaving between workbenches in his father’s stone shop. The saws buzzed, and the air smelled of freshly cut stone. Every corner felt like a classroom of calloused hands and effort. The lesson? Hard work did not always come with glory. Sometimes the reward for a sixteen-hour day was a double cheeseburger meal and a 5 a.m. call the next day. Through his father, he realized that a pencil and common sense went a long way, and a pencil and respect for people went even further.
Brendon spent summers in the backwoods with his granddaddy, who laid stone with hammer, chisel, and trowel. Kneeling beside him on hot afternoons, passing stones and watching each one fit perfectly into place, he absorbed the patience and precision that come from working with your hands and the land. The land itself, a gift from God, offered lessons about how to read it, respect it, and let it guide the work. Through his granddaddy, he understood that doing a job right was not just about finishing the day. It was about leaving something behind that would outlast you.
Carrying the pedagogy of both his father and granddaddy, he set out to reimagine what it would mean to build his own business and create a legacy shaped by care, craft, and Appalachian grit. Now, with 22 years of experience, Brendon brings that three-generation heritage to every project. His expert precision with tools like the angle grinder reflects mastery honed over decades. He is multifaceted, blending technical skill, design sensibility, and a people-first approach guided by servant leadership. He partners collaboratively with clients to bring their vision to life, transforming environments into spaces that are refined and functional, built for the way people live, gather, and work, with expertise that speaks for itself.
For Brendon, the commitment has always been the same: attention and integrity guide every move in his life and business. Each undertaking, whether a full remodel or a custom installation, is an opportunity to honor tradition, serve the people who inhabit the space, and leave a lasting mark shaped by artistry and intention. Truly a labor of love.
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