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I was born and raised in Parkersburg, W.Va., and knew from an early age that I wanted to be involved in funeral service. Growing up, I was fortunate to be surrounded by great funeral homes and funeral directors who took me under their wings, teaching me the ins and outs of funeral service. After attending Ohio Valley University, I attended The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where I received my degree in funeral service. I went on to work 12 years as a licensed funeral director/embalmer for funeral homes in West Virginia before joining Homesteaders in 2007.

Joining Homesteaders was an easy choice for me because I sold Homesteaders while working as a funeral director. Homesteaders made my life easier through their commitment to my funeral home and their outstanding customer service. Being able to share that message from a personal experience with my funeral home customers and prospective customers has been an honor. I know firsthand the day-to-day struggles of this profession but also the many rewards it can bring. It is my privilege to help our funeral home customers succeed.

Because I grew up in my family’s funeral home, funeral service has always been a big part of my life. My dad is a mortician, and my mom is the office manager of their firm. I joined Homesteaders after graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. Prior to joining the training and development team, I worked as a marketing data coordinator and a senior account executive. I enjoy spending time with my husband Bruce, our children Beckham, Blake and Brynli and the rest of my family. I also serve on the Logan Magnolia School Board and enjoy biking, traveling, baking, cooking and volunteering in my community.

My ties to the funeral service industry made Homesteaders an appealing choice. My dad recommended that I pursue a career at Homesteaders, knowing the company has a strong reputation as a leader in preneed funding. Working at Homesteaders gives me the opportunity to use my background and expertise in a team-oriented environment.

I'm a graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and the University of Dayton. I joined Homesteaders Life Company in 2018 as Regional Director of Strategic Markets. In my current role, I draw upon nearly 30 years of sales experience, including 16 years in the funeral profession, to develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive positive change and achieve the best results.

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.