From Chaos to Confidence: How Majestic Stone Is Building a Safer Team

At Majestic Stone in Texas, no two days are the same. And that’s exactly how General Manager Maria Pennacchio likes it.

“Our work isn’t routine—and that’s just part of being in the construction industry,” she says. From reviewing architectural plans to managing installations, sourcing stone, and constantly educating her team, Maria is at the center of it all.

But one thing was always a challenge: keeping employees on track with training and certifications.

“It was tough to manage. Everyone’s in motion, and it was hard to make sure every person stayed current on safety and compliance.”

Sound familiar? That’s where Ving came in—and everything changed.

How She Discovered Ving (and Almost Didn’t)

Maria first heard about Ving through her ISFA membership, which includes free access to the platform and a library of safety courses, like the Silica Dust Prevention training. At first, she wasn’t sure if it was worth her time, but knowing it was already paid for through her membership made it easy to give it a try.

“Honestly, I didn’t want to schedule the onboarding call at first. I was super busy, and I assumed it was just another sales pitch.”

But after her first conversation with Karen from the Ving team, her hesitation disappeared.

“Karen was incredibly patient and answered all 3,000 of my questions—probably twice. She adapted to my schedule, didn’t pressure me, and really helped me see how Ving could work for us.”

Training That Actually Sticks

What started as a single course quickly evolved into a training transformation.

“My team got so engaged that now I’m scheduling two courses every month.”

Even employees who were a little skeptical at first are now fully on board. In fact, Ving has become part of Majestic Stone’s everyday language.

“If I see a sad or red face on the Ving dashboard, I bring it up in our weekly meeting. Everyone knows what that means—it’s become part of our culture.”

Why It Works

One of the biggest game-changers? Ving makes safety easy—especially for a team that’s always on the move.

“It’s helped so much when my team is out in the field. They can stay on track no matter where they are.”

And the results go beyond convenience.

“The biggest win is knowledge. When your people know better, they do better. Knowledge is power.”

A Culture of Continuous Learning

Maria believes in ongoing education, and she’s passionate about helping her team grow.

“When a company teaches and cares about its employees, they make fewer mistakes. And that’s what we’re seeing.”

While she’s still working on fun ways to celebrate training milestones (stay tuned, team!), Maria already makes a point to recognize wins in their weekly meetings—and she's excited to build on that momentum.

What She’d Tell Another ISFA Member

If you’re a fellow ISFA member wondering if Ving is worth it, here’s Maria’s advice:

1. Just try it. Start with a course you know your team needs.
   
   
2. See it in action. You’ll understand the value immediately.
   
   
3. You’ll be hooked. The ease, the support, and the engagement speak for themselves.
   
   

“Nobody on my team questioned it once they understood why we were doing it. We’re all in.”

Final Word from Maria

“Ving didn’t just give us safety training. It gave us a system that fits our world—and a team that supports us every step of the way.”