WarmStone Through the Years

  1. 1982
  2. 1983
  3. 1991
  4. 1992
  5. 1993
  6. 2010
  1. Cornerstone Masonry Established

    Ron attended a masonry heater workshop in Long Island hosted by Albie Barden of the Maine Wood Heat Company.

  2. First Heaters Constructed

    Ron hand builds three masonry heaters (brick and stone) in Paradise Valley, Montana

  3. Tulikivi Dealer

    Ron became a dealer for Tulikivi and continued with his masonry business, while Jerry Jessen joins Cornerstone Masonry.

  4. Installation Training

    Ron was trained by Dale Hisler of Tulikivi on the installation of his first Tulikivi.

  5. Cornerstone Grows

    Phil Bullard joins the team at Cornerstone Masonry.

  6. Another Milestone

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Our Team

Ron Pihl

PRESIDENT/OWNER

Ron started building masonry heaters in 1982. He has a passion for masonry heaters and other clean burning wood stoves and fireplaces. He has a background in masonry including brick, block and stonework. Ron is a founding member of the Masonry Heater Association (MHA) and has been involved in the Hearth Industry as a board member of the Northwest Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (NWHPBA) and Chairman of the NWHPBA’s Masonry Heater Caucus.

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Phil Bullard

PRODUCTION FOREMAN/Co-OWNER

Phil is a skilled craftsman who started with the WarmStone team in 1992. Aside from being a gifted stone mason, Phil is most proficient with soapstone—whether creating one-of-a-kind soapstone heaters, building sinks, or installing tile and countertops, Phil demonstrates high quality standards. His 30+ years of dedication to WarmStone & Tulikivi heaters makes him one of the most experienced soapstone craftsmen in North America.  EMAIL PHIL

Ashley Juhnke

OPERATIONS MANAGER

With a background in interior & kitchen design, Ashley oversees the general business operations as well as project planning & organization. As Operations Manager, she works on everything from projects to scheduling, orders to finance, and human resources.  EMAIL ASHLEY

Tom Gersack

PROJECT MANAGER

Tom, a Montana native, was born in Miles City, Montana and moved to Livingston as a teenager. Tom worked as an editor and reporter at the Livingston Enterprise. While in California he worked for utilities and in retail management. Upon his return to Livingston, Tom has worked with WarmStone’s clients planning and estimating stove, fireplace and Tulikivi projects.  EMAIL TOM

Gary Zimmer

ARCHITECT

Gary has years of experience in sustainable architecture and is ready to help you with any design challenges you may encounter in your quest for the perfect wood fired masonry heater, woodstove or bakeoven. Prior to joining Warmstone, Gary worked closely with Tulikivi products, incorporating them in many homes he designed.

Chris Sparks

INSTALLER

One of our most experienced chimney & Tulikivi installers. Chris has been with our team for over 7 years. He is a problem solver, making timely and practical decisions in the field. A true road warrior, Chris enjoys traveling far and wide to install Tulikivi masonry heaters.

Bo Jessen

INSTALLER

Creative and accommodating. Bo is a second generation WarmStone team member. A problem solver like his dad, Jerry, who was a founding member of WarmStone’s construction department.  A good craftsman—especially with soapstone, Bo enjoys working on custom projects and building Tulikivi masonry heaters.

Lyom Bullard

LABORER

Lyom is the latest to join the team. A Clyde Park & Livingston native. He enjoys traveling, learning & working in different fields. Lyom is a motivated, efficient team player and a great asset to our lead installers in the field.

Words From Our Customers

The Tolley Family

Our Tulikivi 2700/2 heats our 20 foot ceiling great room and 2 adjoining bedrooms very effectively.  We’re probably using less wood with this stove than any other system.  On a cold Wyoming day we are only burning it for 4—5 hours.  Then we settle in for a full day of radiant warmth. 


It’s surprising how long the Tulikivi 2700/2 holds the heat. Sometimes guests will arrive and say ‘there’s no fire in the fireplace’….but then they feel the radiant glow from 9000 pounds of warm soapstone. They sit on the bench and enjoy the ‘Warm Stone’ even when there isn’t a fire in the firebox. 

Rann Haight, Architect

The Haight Family was adopted by Tulikivi in 1995.  Our 2700 has been a hardworking part of our household for over 20 years now.  We have established festive traditions, survived attacks of weather, nestled for comfort and ignored the digital world while being hypnotized by her crackling fire. 


Frank Lloyd Wright said the hearth is the heart of the home.  As an architect myself,  I can attest to the powerful heart of soapstone that beats in our home.  I found a great product and more importantly a great friend in WarmStone Fireplaces and Designs.  Ron Pihl and his staff continue to provide assistance and updates to maintain the bond that forms when purchasing a Tulikivi Masonry unit.

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