Meet The

Our people share the vision and values of our customers. We’re driven by the idea that the best materials, craftsmanship and price will result in beautiful spaces.

Alex Duarte

CEO

Alexandre Duarte founded Stone Basyx in 2012 and is CEO. He runs the sourcing operation, scouting the world for all its variety of beautiful stones.
He also leads expansion and growth initiatives for the SB group and subsidiaries. Previously, Alex worked developing new businesses in the contract furniture market in the USA, as well as on sports-related investments in his home country, Brazil.

Claudio DeCastro

COO and Location Manager, Kernersville

Claudio DeCastro has been COO of, and a location manager for, Stone Basyx since 2012. Claudio has 20 years’ experience in international trade, programming and systems analysis in companies like RJ Reynolds, and applies his strong expertise in data-driven, long-term strategic planning to our company’s efforts. Claudio is also an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys cycling in the countryside.

Renato Herrlein

Manager, Charlotte

Renato Herrlein has a degree in International Business and wide experience in the international goods trade. He began his career in the stone wholesale business as the Charlotte location manager for Stone Basyx and is now in charge of developing new projects for the company.

Ricardo Ribas

Manager, Raleigh

Ricardo is the location manager in our newest warehouse. He takes care of the 40,000 sq ft premises in Raleigh. Holding a B.S. degree in Accounting and a post-graduate degree in Auditing, he brings 25 years of experience in accounting, commercial advisory, management and internal and external auditing in the public and private sectors.

Maria

Customer Specialist, Charlotte

Lucas

Sales Acct Manager, Charlotte

Nadarien

Customer Specialist, Charlotte

Alma

Customer Specialist, Kernersville

Gustavo

Warehouse Supervisor, Kernersville

Luciana

Customer Specialist, Raleigh

Ranica

Customer Specialist, Myrtle Beach

Ellen

Accounts Receivable Specialist, Kernersville

Felipe

Sales Acct Manager, Raleigh

Jasmine

Customer Specialist, Kernersville

Denise

Accounts Payable Specialist, Kernersville