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I graduated from Purdue University with a degree in organizational leadership and supervision, and I joined Homesteaders in 2021. I had spent the last 11 years focused on business development within the funeral profession, but I have almost 20 years of sales experience, as well. My family and I currently live in Ann Arbor, Mich.

I truly enjoy the funeral profession and working with funeral home owners each day as they serve families during their most challenging times. Homesteaders has the products, tools and innovation for funeral providers to achieve overall success, and I'm proud to partner with funeral professionals to develop and improve their preneed programs. In my role as Regional Director of Business Development, I work with affiliated marketing organizations to develop customized solutions for funeral providers and expand the company's footprint throughout the country.

I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern California and now live in Wheatland, Calif. I began at Homesteaders in 2003 and have received many awards in the years since. My proudest accomplishments include the Highest Company Volume Award, Account Executive of the Year and the Commitment Award — a particularly meaningful honor because it’s voted on by my peers. When I’m not serving our Homesteaders customers, I enjoy camping, kayaking and spending time with friends and family.

I’ve always enjoyed working in B2B sales. At Homesteaders, I find fulfillment in knowing the work I do positively impacts families going through the toughest times in their lives. I enjoy helping people reach their goals and exploring new opportunities, whether it is to have a healthier business long term or to have a successful career they can be proud of. I’m here to be a partner in our customers’ success. I have more than 20 years of experience working with some of the best funeral homes and counselors in the industry. Using the top-quality resources, ongoing training and support Homesteaders provides, I help funeral home customers exceed their goals for their business. I also keep my eyes open for new ways of effectively bringing a better farewell to more families in every funeral home we serve.

I attended Indiana University, and I’ve completed multiple certifications through the Life Office Management Association (LOMA). I am a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) and I hold my life insurance license in Kentucky and Indiana. Prior to joining Homesteaders, I trained as a funeral director, which gives me insight into the needs of the funeral home customers I serve. Throughout my career, I’ve received several sales awards through Homesteaders and other insurance companies, and I spent 13 years serving as an ambassador to the City of Louisville, Ky. I live in Charleston, Ind., with my fiancé, Prentice, and I’m all about my family. I have three grown children, and I love attending my grandchildren’s sporting events — baseball, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics, football and basketball. When I’m able, I enjoy traveling with family and friends.

I joined Homesteaders because of a steadfast belief in their commitment to funeral home customers. As an agent, I wrote for many different insurance companies. When I was looking to advance my profession, I knew Homesteaders was the best in the business. I feel the same way today, and I am always grateful to be working for such a solid company. I work with East region account executives to bring new ideas, support and partnership to every funeral home we have the honor of working with. I know the funeral homes we serve have a choice for their preneed funding, and our team works hard to earn their trust by providing resources they need to exceed their goals. My best days at work are when I can make a difference for our funeral home partners, providing products and services personalized for their businesses that grow their preneed programs and support their outreach with their communities.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Evansville and my Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. I have more than 25 years of experience in the funeral profession and more than 30 years in the insurance industry. I joined Homesteaders in 1999 as an account executive for northern Indiana. In 2010, I was promoted to regional director for the Central region. Since then, I’ve received the Daniel M. Voecks Award for highest annual income, the Territory Development Award twice, the Graham J. Cook Account Executive of the Year Award twice, and the Region of the Year Award twice. My husband Jimi and I live in Sheridan, Ind., with our two dogs, Magic and Cooper. In my free time, I enjoy running, swimming and spending time with family.

Homesteaders has demonstrated commitment to promoting the value of funeral service. Everyone on the Homesteaders team shares in this responsibility, and I’m proud to be part of a company that’s a leader in the funeral service profession. In my role, I work with a team of account executives to ensure Homesteaders is providing the best possible solutions and service to our funeral home customers. Because the funeral service profession is constantly changing, I work with my team to provide resources that meet our customers’ evolving needs. I implement effective coaching and leadership skills to ensure they have the training needed to help you succeed. I enjoy working with my team of account executives to help funeral home customers reach their organizational goals and objectives while helping families design a better farewell.