About US
Anchored in the wanderlust of exploration, culture, and design, Island Stone creates products honoring this spirit of discovery. We set our foundations in stone and continue to evolve our creative use of natural and timeless materials to set our souls and the design world free.
Our Purpose: Tile Set in Adventure
We search the world for inspiration to design and make the best products.
MEET THE TEAM
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Jeff Nibler
CEO Carlsbad, CA Contact Jeff Nibler -
Nigel Eaton
Director of Business Development Santa Cruz, CA Contact Nigel Eaton -
Mal Fraser
Product Development New Zealand Contact Mal Fraser -
Chuck Heppner
Founder, Consultant Santa Cruz, CA Contact Chuck Heppner -
Jesse Stevens
Regional Account Manager Eastern and Southeastern US Contact Jesse Stevens -
Dave Menez
Regional Account Manager Northeastern US Contact Dave Menez -
Charlie Maahs
Regional Sales Manager Midwestern US Contact Charlie Maahs -
Angelique Herman
Senior Customer Experience Associate Santa Cruz, CA Contact Angelique Herman -
Justin Bower
Customer Experience Representative San Diego, CA Contact Justin Bower -
Lisa Mosley
Customer Experience Lead Santa Cruz, CA Contact Lisa Mosley -
Jo Ryan
Customer Experience Representative San Diego, CA Contact Jo Ryan
The origin story of island stone
Misty rainforests, volcanic mountains, ancient temples and wild jungles are surrounded by a lapping turquoise sea that is home to one of the most famous surf destinations on the planet. The awe-inspiring nature of Bali, Indonesia, beckoned the Island Stone founders to its adventurous shores in the 1990s. It was there that they created the first mesh-mounted pebble tile and built a company that continues to design, engineer, and share the best tile with architects and designers around the world, inspiring people to envision and enhance spaces for any mood. This is the story of how a group of friends created the perfect pebble and built a global tile company founded on adventure and fueled by respect, smart work, and a relentless spirit.
We fell in love with the landscape, the creative atmosphere and the people
– NigelInspired by the culture
Surrounded by warm water and waves, the Island Stone founders were not just inspired to surf, they were also inspired by the people and their heritage of creativity. “We saw all of these natural resources around Indonesia, and how the Indonesians installed materials, bit by bit, to create beautiful works of art,” said Malcolm. “And we started thinking, ‘What can we do like that?’”
OUR DIFFERENCE: A VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN
We design, source, and manufacture our own products to create the most innovative, quality tile available. Each piece of tile is hand-placed and verified at each step of the production process so you can be assured you're getting the best quality.