Carriage Services Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Carriage Services
- Mission: Creating a premier experience through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. The company is committed to challenging norms and fostering strong partnerships to deliver exceptional service.
- Founded: 1991
- Headquarters: 3040 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77056
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: Carriage Services is known as a leader in the funeral and cemetery industry, operating funeral homes and cemeteries across the United States.
Key People in the Company
- Carlos R. Quezada: Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
- Steven D. Metzger: President
- Robbie Pape: Senior Vice President and Regional Partner
- Shawn R. Phillips: Senior Vice President and Regional Partner
- Peggy Schappaugh: Sr. Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis
- Paul D. Elliott: Senior Vice President and Regional Partner
- Rob Franch: Chief Information Officer
- Kathy Shanley: Chief Accounting Officer
- Shane T. Pudenz: Vice President of Sales
Products and Services
- Products Offered:
- Funeral services
- Cemetery services and merchandise
- High Level Description:
- Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and products throughout the United States, operating in high-growth strategic markets and offering community-centered services.
- Key Features:
- Innovative service models
- Empowered partnerships within communities
- Elevated service standards aimed at creating premier customer experiences
Recent Developments
- New CEO Appointment: Carlos R. Quezada was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in June 2023.
- New CFO Appointment: Kian Granmayeh was appointed Chief Financial Officer in March 2023.
- Board Elections:
- Julie Sanders was elected to the Board of Directors in July 2023.
- Somer Webb was elected to the Board of Directors in July 2023.
- Acquisitions:
- Acquisition of Greenlawn Funeral Homes was announced in March 2023.
- Acquisition of Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services and Forest Lawn East Cemetery was announced in October 2022.
- Partnerships: Carriage announced a partnership with Funeral 365 in March 2023.
Conclusion
Carriage Services stands as a significant entity in its field, focusing on delivering value-based, quality service in the funeral and cemetery industry. Their strategic acquisitions and leadership appointments illustrate a commitment to growth and innovation. Furthermore, the company's focus on maintaining and evolving community partnerships is evident in their operational approach and strategic market alignments.
