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. 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.

I am from Hanover, Pennsylvania and moved to the metropolitan area 6 years ago. I graduated from Hood College in 2014 with a Bachelors in biochemistry. After receiving my Bachelor’s degree, I worked in Cancer research at Children’s National Medical Center. Inspired by helping those who need it most, I went back to school at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service to receive my associates in Mortuary Science. In my free time I enjoy playing board games and cooking with my friends and family. I am honored to serve those in need and will work hard to ensure every detail is managed.

I was born and raised in Burke, Virginia. Serving the community where I live is something that is important to me. I attended mortuary school at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service and served my apprenticeship locally. I am very familiar with serving families from all walks of life in our diverse community of Northern Virginia and happy to share that experience here at Jefferson Funeral Chapel. I have experienced most aspects of the funeral business in a variety of ways and think that I’m best suited using that experience at a family owned and operated funeral home in my own neighborhood.
Outside the funeral home I’m a musician and artist. I’m married to a local a school teacher and we enjoy traveling, baseball and community service.

I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and have had the privilege of travelling to several countries. These experiences have not only sparked my appreciation for culture, but has also shaped the person I have grown to become.

I am currently attending Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service and serving my apprenticeship here at Jefferson Funeral Chapel alongside a group of outstanding funeral directors. Apart from careful attention to detail, my future goal is to connect with each family on a personal level to better understand their own unique needs and wishes. Feeling heard and respected is what each family deserves and my focus is to consistently provide high quality care.

I like to spend my personal time hitting the trails, paddle boarding, browsing museums, and lounging at home with my cat and a cup of tea.

I was born and raised in the midwestern town of Hannibal, MO. I stayed in The Show Me State to attend college at the University of Missouri in Columbia where I became a Mizzou Tiger fan. I knew early in life that I wanted to serve families, specifically our elderly population. I graduated from Mizzou with a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies.

The bulk of my professional experience has been providing administrative support in hospital systems and education and admissions to long-term care facilities. Along with a passion to serve our elderly community I have many years of rewarding volunteer work in support of veterans and active-duty military families. I also enjoy running and a good game of Rummikub.

I am a Kingstowne resident and am blessed to be 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 and raised in a small town in Southwest Virginia called Castlewood, Virginia. I graduated from Castlewood High School and moved to Northern Virginia for better career and life opportunities. I am currently attending Northern Virginia Community College to further my education and to find a career. In my spare time I enjoy activities with friends and being with family.

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.