Cold Spring, Minn. – (June 6, 2017) – Coldspring – the leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze manufacturing in North America – announces the promotion of Greg Flint to President and Chief Operations Officer, effective June 5, 2017. Flint is formerly the company’s Vice President of Operations and Strategy and is a lifelong Coldspring employee with more than 34 years of service.
Greg Flint
During his 16-year tenure on the Coldspring executive team, Flint worked closely under the leadership of current President and Chief Operations Officer, John Mattke. Flint will continue carrying out the Coldspring vision of working to understand and then deliver on what customers and markets value. Listening to customers’ needs and then utilizing change management to improve Coldspring’s LEAN management system are Flint’s areas of special expertise. His deep knowledge and understanding of the business, connections with the employees and members of the stone industry, along with his strategic background and focus, position him well for leading the entire Coldspring organization going forward.
“As a second-generation employee, it is an honor to be given the opportunity to lead Coldspring, an organization I’m proud to be a part of,” says Flint. “It’s especially humbling since Coldspring continues to play a leading and significant role in the industry and markets we serve. I look forward to building on our current successes in the marketplace, driving continuous improvement and ensuring Coldspring thrives for another 100 years by serving the unique needs of our customers.
“As President and Chief Operations Officer, my primary goal is the continuous improvement of delivering value for our customers by capitalizing on our vast capabilities and resources, including the great people who are part of the Coldspring family. With a strong team in place, we’re well positioned to write the next chapter in the Coldspring story.”
John Mattke will move to Marble Falls, Texas, where he will provide guidance as President of the new Coldspring subsidiary, Stone Panels International, during the next phase of its transition. Flint and Mattke will work closely in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition. Mattke also will provide ongoing guidance and support to Flint and the Coldspring executive team in key areas as he assumes a new role as a member of the Coldspring board of directors.
“It has been a privilege for me to serve as President of Coldspring for the past 13 years,” says Mattke. “I’m grateful for the guidance and support of the Alexander family and the board of directors all these years and to all my fellow employees for what we have accomplished together. I look forward to ensuring a smooth transition and continuing my service to the company in my new role.”
About Coldspring
Since 1898, Coldspring has served the architectural, memorial, residential and industrial markets with all types of natural stone, bronze, and industrial and diamond-tooling products. With headquarters, a primary manufacturing facility and bronze foundry in Cold Spring, Minn., the company has 800 employees at operations across the country, including 30 quarries and multiple fabrication facilities. In 2016, the company’s headquarters, primary manufacturing operations and three Minnesota-based quarries received ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone certification. Coldspring’s in-house services and support such as drafting, design, BIM, and project and construction management contribute to creating unique customer solutions. To learn more about Coldspring, visit www.coldspringusa.com.
About Stone Panels International LLC
Stone Panels originated and pioneered the unique manufacturing process that has established StoneLite® as the world leader in lightweight natural stone wall cladding. This innovative process has resulted in providing exceptional benefits such as light weight, strength and impermeability to water. These attributes, along with thorough testing for acid freeze-thaw, air and water filtration, structural and impact load, fire, attachment systems and more, place StoneLite® panels at the forefront of building materials of choice.
