Meet Our TeamSerenity & Co.
At Serenity & Co. we pride ourselves on our compassion, commitment and integrity. Thus, our staff is comprised of the upmost dedicated and licensed professionals to bring ease and comfort during a difficult time. With the experience to answer any questions, concerns or otherwise that you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact any of our staff members at any time!
Jerry Guttman
CEO
Jerry has over 40 years of business
operations and ownership experience that has helped him get a deep
understanding of operating a multiple location business. Jerry had an extensive
and successful financial practice, including work with multiple large institutions
throughout the country. Jerry has over 12 years of experience in the funeral
and cemetery industry, and is the co-owner and CEO of Serenity and Company, LLC
which started in 2007 and has grown to 20 funeral homes and cemeteries in 4
states. Jerry oversees the day to day business operations, human
resources, payroll, and training functions of all the properties.
Steven I. McDonald
COO
Steve has worked in the cemetery
and funeral industry for more than 28 years in a variety of Management
positions. Steve is co-owner and operator of Serenity and Company, LLC
which started in 2007, and has grown to 20 locations in 4 states. Prior
to starting Serenity and Company, he started his career with Prime Succession
then moving on to become a Vice President at Service Corporation International. His
experience and responsibilities overseeing locations and staffing in 10 states
throughout the country now benefits Serenity today. Having this knowledge helps
our locations and the communities they serve.
Ernest E. Martinez
Regional Manager
Ernest E. Martinez is a lifelong
resident of New Mexico and a licensed funeral director and embalmer in New
Mexico, Arizona and Nevada with over 22 years of experience in the funeral and
cemetery profession. He joined Serenity and Company, LLC in November 2011 after
overseeing funeral homes in the Gallup, New Mexico area for 6 years. Ernest
became the Regional Manager of Operations in New Mexico in 2012. He leads the
development and success of Serenity and Company's 7 funeral homes, 2 crematories, and 1
cemetery operations located in New Mexico. He currently sits on the Board
as Vice President for the New Mexico Funeral Service Association and served as
Sr. Deputy Medical Investigator in New Mexico.
Sharen Jones
Regional Manager
Sharen Jones has over 18 years of experience in the cemetery industry. Sharen joined Serenity and Company, LLC in April 2007 and became the Regional Manager of Operations in Arkansas in 2011. She leads the development and success of Serenity and Company’s 8 cemetery properties located in Arkansas. She has expertise working with the technology behind all the cemetery operations throughout the country. Prior to joining our management team, Sharen operated and honed her cemetery skills while working at East Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, Arkansas starting in 1991.
Susan Fabanich-Tunget
Regional Manager
Susan has 32 years of experience in the funeral and cemetery
profession. She joined Serenity and Company, LLC in April 2009 as the licensed Cemetery
Manager and Broker for Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord, California. Prior to
joining Serenity, she served 23 years in various leadership and operational
positions for Service Corporation International in Arizona and California. At
Serenity her role is to be the lead in all aspects of the successful day to day
operations at the cemetery in California.
Rebekah Estep
Accounting Manager
Rebekah has eighteen years of experience in
various accounting, executive and administrative roles in multiple industries.
She was Office Manager and Bookkeeper to a local small business in Phoenix for
many years prior to joining Serenity. Rebekah joined Serenity and Company, LLC
in November 2008. Her role as Accounting Manager is to organize, manage and
insure the accuracy of all of Serenity & Company’s financial and
operational data. She oversees all financial matters, and the daily operations
of all locations along with all State, Federal and local business processes.
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