Meet the CEO

Nick Began

Visionary/CEO

Nick is an entrepreneur with a strong background in the stone fabrication and care industry. He founded Geauga Marble & Tile in 1988 and later rebranded the company as Stoneworks Inc. when he relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1999. Under his leadership, Stoneworks grew significantly, reaching an annual revenue of $44 million with a team of 200 employees. The company was successfully sold in 2017.

In addition to his work with Stoneworks, Nick expanded his business portfolio by acquiring a Marblelife franchise from Union Carbide in 1992. This franchise, known as Marblelife of Cleveland, eventually became Marblecare and was also sold in 2017.

Nick is a founding partner of The RockHead Group, a prominent peer association group for stone fabrication companies. This group boasts over 85 members and represents a collective annual revenue of $1 billion, highlighting Nick’s influential role in the industry.

Beyond his business accomplishments, Nick places a high value on family and personal growth. He enjoys spending quality time with his three children and his fiancée, Rana. His involvement in The Entrepreneurs Organization, a peer-to-peer network for entrepreneurs, is also significant to him. Through the EO mentorship program, Nick finds fulfillment in contributing his time and experience, which he believes enhances both his business endeavors and personal life.