Christie oversees all aspects of The Tribute Companies, which own four cemeteries in Wisconsin as well as Precast concrete manufacturing facilities in Illinois and Indiana and an Architectural firm that specializes in cemetery and funeral home design and development.

Meet Matthew Pagel. Matthew joined Pinelawn Memorial Park in January, 2021. Matthew grew up locally in Butler, WI. He believes in hard work, helping others, and that laughter is always the best medicine. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and getting away to go camping or hiking.

Allen is responsible for all grounds crew staff, buildings and grounds functions. Allen takes great pride in the way the cemetery looks in its entirety; from first impressions at the entrances to the meticulous details of each grave and memorial.

Dave plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of all grounds-related tasks, readily offering his assistance whenever families require support.

Rob oversees all aspects of operations for each company owned cemetery and the buildings for all Tribute locations. His responsibilities include: grounds personnel development, purchasing, and safety compliance at all Tribute locations.

Kate joined Pinelawn Memorial Park in September 2022. Kate was born and raised in WI, with a few stops living in NYC, Chicago, and Ireland. She comes from a theatre/communications and marketing/branding background, is classically trained in Shakespearean theatre, and spends her spare time dabbling in graphic design and building her photography portfolio.

Tom has been in the manufacturing and landscaping industry for many years. He enjoys working on a team and the variety of work. Tom has been married to his wife Amy for almost 30 years. They have two daughters and one granddaughter. In is free time Tom enjoys fishing and watching football.

Dave takes pride in keeping the park beautiful and peaceful for the families we serve. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, he plays an important role in maintaining the grounds as a place of comfort and reflection.

Outside of work, Dave is a music lover and amateur guitarist who has attended over 1,000 concerts. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Selina, and their dog, Page, and is always happy to talk music with anyone who asks.

Shawna joined the team in 2026, bringing with her a natural warmth and a lifelong inclination toward roles centered on caring for others. Whether in the workplace or in her personal life, she is someone who leads with compassion and purpose.

Outside of work, Shawna finds joy in the quiet rhythms of gardening, the wonder of travel, and any opportunity to be out in nature. At home, she shares her life with her husband and her daughter, who is heading off to the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay — a milestone the whole family is celebrating with well-deserved pride.

Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Zach brings a background in public relations, customer service, and marketing to his role. Now living in West Allis with his wife, Becca, and their husky, Kona, he is passionate about sports and serves as a basketball coach at Marquette University High School. Dedicated to helping families, his goal is to create lasting and meaningful tributes for their loved ones.

Meet Kyle Boltz. Kyle assists with all aspects of grounds operations and is always there to lend a helping hand and will always assist families when needed. He and his wife, are avid Disney enthusiasts, making it an annual tradition since their honeymoon. Kyle is a big dog lover and shares his home with three furry companions.