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Four Generations of Caring for Generations to Come

Our Team

Christine Toson, CCE

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

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.

Amanda Heidtman

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.

Rob Grzelak

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.

Brittney Ramos

Brittney Ramos

Family Service Counselor

Meet Brittney. Born and partially raised in Southern Texas, she brings over 10 years of experience in the medical field, with a special focus on end-of-life care. Known for a compassionate heart and a passion for helping others, Brittney believes that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, playing tennis, and spending time with her beloved black cat.

Jim Zuelke

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.

Matt Pagel

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.

Lainey Harrington

Lainey Harrington

Family Service Counselor

Lainey was born and raised in Green Bay, WI. She grew up in a local small business and has years of experience in compassionate customer service. She has a passion for helping others through the most difficult times in life. In her free time, she loves to travel, spend time outdoors, and spend time with her husband, Nic, and their children.

Paul Denissen

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.

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