Four Generations of Caring for Generations to Come
Our Team
Christine Toson, CCE
President/CEO
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.
Sing Ying Xiong
Cemetery General Manager
Sing serves as the General Manager at Fort Howard Memorial Park, overseeing daily operations and supporting staff to ensure a respectful and well-maintained environment for families. With over 24 years of combined experience in operations and sales, Sing brings a strong background in organizational leadership. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughters and dog, traveling, and raising backyard chickens.
Jim Zuelke
Grounds Technician
Jim supports the daily operations of our cemetery grounds, assisting with every aspect of maintenance and care. Always ready to lend a helping hand, Jim takes pride in keeping the grounds in excellent condition and is there to assist families whenever needed. He values being dependable for both visitors and staff alike. Outside of work, Jim enjoys spending time with his kids, fishing, camping, kayaking, and building mini bikes and go-karts.
Rob Grzelak
Cemetery Operations Manager
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.
Amanda Heidtman
Cemetery Compliance Administrator
Amanda was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2007 with her Bachelors of Science, Public Relations/Communication Studies degree. Amanda and her husband Michael moved to Madison in 2011 and relocated to the Green Bay area in 2015. Amanda loves to redo furniture, travel and spend time with her family. She loves working with the community and hopes to help each family in need at Fort Howard Memorial Park plan their final resting place.
Paul Denissen
Grounds Technician
Paul plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of all grounds-related tasks, readily offering his assistance whenever families require support.
Matt Pagel
General Cemetery Sales Manager
Meet Matthew Pagel. Matthew joined our team 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.
Alea Mills
Administrative Assistant
Having grown up in Green Bay, Alea is proud to serve the community she has always called home. After earning her degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, she returned to Green Bay to be close to her family and her two beloved dogs. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and golfing. She believes strongly in the values of hard work, compassion, and treating everyone with kindness. She is honored to support families during meaningful and difficult times, offering guidance with care, respect, and understanding.
