History & Staff

I was raised in Oakland, Maryland. My hobbies include western horsemanship, hunting, and outdoor activities. I moved away from the country, for more opportunities here in the Greater Washington Area. My goal in funeral service is to provide a personal and professional service to families in need. When a death occurs it is a difficult time in one's life and that is why it so important to treat families like family. We live and work in such a rapid paced environment here in the Metro area, it is nice to be able to offer a service that may remind others of home. My travels and experiences have affected me greatly as a business professional and person. I strive to continue to provide professional family service to other families that need help during a difficult time.

I was born in Morgantown, West Virginia. I moved to the Greater Washington Area as a teenager and haven't looked back. I love my family and where I came from, but I'm a city girl at heart. I met my husband in Silver Spring, Maryland and started my family. I am proud to say my son is here helping serve our community. Family businesses can be stressful; but it is a wonderful experience that I wouldn't want to change. I enjoy vacation time at the beach, and spending time with family.

I grew up in Annapolis, Maryland where I enjoyed many years of being so close to the Chesapeake Bay. Later, I attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. I was very active in many programs; wrestling being the most prominent of them all. After graduation, I moved to Denver, Colorado and received my Bachelor Degree from Regis University. I am an outdoorsman at heart and Colorado will always be a place I call home.

I moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to attend mortuary school at The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. I never thought I would be living in Pittsburgh, but it was a great experience. My father attended school there 30 some years earlier and it was a special feeling continuing the legacy.

I am married to my wonderful wife Erica. We have recently started our own family, our two son's Austin and Wyatt. I find great purpose working for a family-owned funeral home that allows me to help the families we serve as my own.

I was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, a small suburb of Pittsburgh. At a young age, I knew I wanted to help people in need. At 17 years old, I decided I wanted to serve my community as a funeral director. Immediately following high school, I attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After graduating in 2006, I attended Point Park University where I graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

The same year, I moved to Maryland to serve a funeral service apprenticeship. As a licensed funeral director, I served Montgomery County, Maryland for more than four years, until an opportunity became available at Jefferson Funeral Chapel to serve in Virginia in late 2011.

Since then, I’ve enjoyed growing as part of the team at Jefferson Funeral Chapel and as part of the community in Alexandria. At Jefferson, the owners of the funeral home make the staff feel like part of a family. The faith and trust I have in my coworkers creates a very warm and positive work experience. My hope is that this trust conveys to the clients who entrust us with their loved ones and that they might feel like part of our family too. I want to continue developing business and personal relationships and am honored with every opportunity to serve others.

I was born and raised in Honduras, Central America. I came to the Metropolitan area seventeen years ago and made this my second home. I attended Wakefield High School through the Arlington Adult Education Program where I obtained my GED. Later on I achieved my Associate' Degree in Mortuary Science from John Tyler Community College. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and outdoor activities. Before joining Jefferson Funeral Chapel I served a diverse range of cultures in the Falls Church and Arlington area for over 11 years. I'm honored to be part of a family owned and operated funeral home where we serve our families as our own.

Originally from Boston, I’ve spent the last 20 years living and working abroad. After graduating from University, I started my career in Portland, ME. Two years later I moved to Tokyo where I helped train the first six Japanese embalmers and provided embalming services for one of the largest funeral businesses in the country.

After my time in Japan I returned to the States and settled in the DMV. I enrolled at UDC where I attained a degree in Graphic Design, and while finishing the degree, my oldest daughter was born, and I became a stay-at-home parent.

Over the next several years I welcomed my second daughter, lived in the Republic of Georgia, Albania, and Ukraine, and travelled extensively throughout Europe. After COVID, war, and multiple evacuations, the decision was made to move back and we recently settled in South Arlington.

I enjoy spending time with my family, baking, reading, and helping my daughters in Cub Scouts.

I was raised in the Northern Virginia area and initially pursued a career as an author after graduating from high school. After finding success in writing and teaching, I came into my first funeral home job during the start of the pandemic in 2020. I enrolled in mortuary school and began pursuing my license shortly after deciding that along with being a writer, I also wanted a career as a funeral director. In his free time, I enjoy reading, watching movies, going on walks, having dinner with my friends, and practicing judo. I am happy to have found a place here at Jefferson and to serve the families of the Northern Virginia area.

I was born and raised in the midwestern town of Hannibal, MO. Growing up as a Mizzou Tiger fan I decided to attended college in The Show Me State at the University of Missouri, Columbia. I graduated from Mizzou with a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies.

I am passionate about supporting veterans, military families, and our senior population. I have many years of rewarding volunteer work in support of veterans and their families. I also support Compassion International, and attend church at The Journey in Springfield, VA. I have professional experience in executive administrative support in hospital systems, long-term care, education, and funeral services. In my free time I enjoy running, horseback riding, and playing Rummikub.

I am a mom of two wonderful children and a Kingstowne resident. I enjoy being a member of the team at Jefferson Funeral Chapel where I can continue to serve my community. The staff focus on top notch customer service and the needs of the families before anything else.

I was born in Los Angeles California and lived most of my life in Northern Virginia. I have a family background in antiques and this has given me an appreciation and lifelong passion for learning about history and culture.
My work history is comprised mostly of customer service, social media and graphic design. I am happy to bring the skills I acquired in this background to my work here at Jefferson Funeral Chapel. It is my goal to serve the local community to the best of my ability.

I spend my free time reading and appreciating art, as well as pursuing my creative endeavors.

Twenty years ago my family and I relocated from Nashville, Tennessee to Alexandria. We quickly adopted Northern Virginia as our home. Serving families in this area has been my passion ever since. Jefferson Funeral Chapel specializes in family care; it is my pleasure to be on this fine team. I look forward to serving you as well. Married to Carolyn, we have two adult children and one grandson. Outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, gardening and swimming are my choices of recreation.