Happy Father's Day from DBI CEO Rob Barnes III, Chairman of the Board Buddie Barnes; and Sr. VP of Operations David Barnes. We are proud to carry on the legacy C. DeWitt “Dee” Brown, Jr. started 70 years ago when he founded our company. #usenaturalstone #masonry #stone

When you’re dealing in exquisite stone, it should be handled only by master craftsmen... artists who appreciate the mission is to do it right. DBI is a 3rd-gen company and our legacy rides on every job we do. Our goal is to always deliver the absolute best. #usenaturalstone

Dee Brown Inc. is solid as the stone we use! 💪🧱 Built on our core values: ⚪ Quality ⚪ Integrity ⚪ Dedication ⚪ Reliability Our work stands the test of time. 🙌 #usenaturalstone #dallas #fortworth #Houston #masonry #stone #fabrication

Happy 4th of July! We are free because of the brave! Let freedom ring! “It also is an occasion for remembering that in the truest sense freedom cannot be bestowed, it must be achieved; and there must be constant vigilance if it is to be maintained.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt

National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe's cornerstone was laid in 1898. Built of red brick and limestone, it was dedicated Oct. 26, 1902. To celebrate its 100th year, DBI extended the Belltower to 224 ft. Erecting it was like "building a Swiss watch." #Dallas #dfw

DBI recently completed work on the Baylor Scott & White Health Hospital in Frisco, TX, including the 7-story Main Hospital Building and Central Utility Plant, with future elements to include a Medical Office Building, a Heart Hospital, and a Parking Garage. #usenaturalstone

Meet DBI CEO Robert V. "Rob" Barnes III, a 3rd-gen leader in this family-owned business. In 1986, he began his career as a laborer on the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. He received his bachelor’s in business management from John Brown University and his M.B.A. from SMU.

Over the past 7 decades, DBI has helped shape skylines across the country, building iconic projects in many building segments, restoring historical buildings and working closely with artists on unique sculptural art projects. #usenaturalstone #dallas #tx #masonry

Senior VP of Operations David Barnes grew up on job sites. In 2000 he received his bachelor’s in industrial technology from Texas A&M Commerce. He’s an accomplished bricklayer, stone mason & certified welder. He moved to Houston in 2013 as VP Project Manager on the Exxon Campus.

DBI completed installation of cut-to-size elements for sitework on a large private estate in Dallas. The 2-acre site was busy with tight working conditions. A small crew mobilized as each element became ready, representing 3,500 total man-hours. #usenaturalstone #dallas #sitework

In 2005 DBI restored Dallas' Old Red Courthouse. Built in 1892, the structure was incapable of supporting the original bell tower, which was dismantled in 1919. DBI helped renovate Old Red, including the Grand Tower, matching the original stone types but using modern anchorages.

DBI CEO Rob Barnes III recently visited Solancis Quarry in Benedita, Portugal to attend the second dry lay for the exterior material of the LDS Temple in Austin, Texas. DBI is currently working on stone & masonry for Temples in Austin and Fort Worth, TX. #usenaturalstone #tx

DBI CEO Rob Barnes III visited Formigari srl in Affi, Italy to update them on completed projects, discuss future projects and get their pulse on international market trends. Formigari fabricated basalt, granite, marble & quartzite for Energy Plaza last year. #usenaturalstone

Ty Harding, Senior Vice President Estimating & Marketing, started with Dee Brown in 1987, working in the fabrication facility. Ty held various positions in the Texas office before being transferred to help manage the office in California. In 2004, Ty returned to Dallas.

From the Church of the Incarnation, Saint Michael & All Angels Church, Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Lakepointe Church, St. John’s Church, and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dallas, DBI has been involved with many buildings that inspire.

AT&T’s 565-ft. Whitacre Tower utilizes 320,000 sq-ft of travertine. Following its 40-year service life, repairs were necessary. DBI served as the stone subcontractor, #usenaturalstone #dallas #tx #masonry #architecture #renovation #architect #jobs #hiring #stone

DBI worked from conceptual design to select the stone materials and develop wall and paving installation for a new family cemetery project at Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park in #Dallas. Suppliers: Polycor Inc.; Eden/Valders Stone Company; Eickof Columbaria; Rock of Ages. #tx

Meet David Rohlfs, VP of Estimating. He joined DBI in 1997. His duties include examining potential projects to determine their viability and preparing estimates and proposals for jobs. In addition to these duties, David also handles all the project award submissions. #masonry

Quality isn’t just a checkbox for us; it’s the very foundation of everything we create. ⁠At Dee Brown Inc, we believe that true craftsmanship shows in every detail. From the first spark of inspiration to the final product, we pour our hearts and expertise into every detail.

Constructed in the 1890’s, the Old Red Courthouse has served numerous civic functions and is a historic landmark for Dallas County. Construction of Old Red is in the Richardson Romanesque style, utilizing load-bearing brick masonry and full-depth through-wall cubic stone.