Starting at a fabrication shop in Maryland, Tony Kilic’s passion for the stone industry grew as he worked his way through every facet of the business -- from hand polishing to providing in-home estimates. After seeing the potential for success and growth in the industry, specifically in the Richmond, VA, area, I decided to open CGM, Classic Granite and Marble, with my wife Rahsan Kilic and a trusted partner in 2006,” said Kilic. “Our doors officially opened in 2007.”

In 2010, with a new vision for strategy and development, Tony and Rahsan became sole owners of CGM. Just two years later, after creating a successful business model, Kilic moved the company’s operations to a larger 35,000-square-foot facility to accommodate the growth.