Randy Brown & Ryan DuBois

When Randy took the helm at Athena Surfaces, LLC, alongside partner Ryan DuBois, he stepped into a story more than three decades in the making. Long known across the Lowcountry for exceptional craftsmanship in quartz, granite, and cultured marble, Athena has shaped countless kitchens, baths, and outdoor spaces. Under new ownership, that legacy is growing with a renewed focus on people, process, and product.

After a 30-year career in operations leadership, Randy felt drawn to the tangible, human side of construction — where creativity, precision, and community intersect. “Acquiring Athena presented an opportunity to lead an operating company in the construction industry,” he says. “It was a chance to make life better for our employees, our customers, and our partners.” That idea — Make Life Better — is more than a motto. It guides every installation, every relationship, and every improvement the team undertakes.

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