Our Staff

Jim was raised in Sykesville, MD. He graduated from Liberty High School, Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) and Catonsville Community College. Jim is a member of the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club, the Tri-County Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association.  Jim and the family attend Ascension Episcopal Church in Westminster.  Jim enjoys playing his drums, collecting toy trains, swimming, biking, and spending time with his family. Jim lives in Sykesville with his wife Michele, daughters Alison and Ashley and four-legged daughter Pickles.

Michele was born and raised in Sykesville, MD.  She graduated from South Carroll High School and Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) with a degree in Business Information Systems. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.  Michele lives in Sykesville with her husband James, daughters Alison and Ashley and fur daughter Pickles.

Katie joined Family Service Group in April 2025 and has been part of the funeral industry since 2018. She serves as Chair of the Howard County Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board, Vice President of the Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites, and is an active member of the Maryland Cemetery Legislative Advocates. Katie also serves on the steering committee for the Oella Cemetery in Catonsville, MD. When she’s not working or involved in cemetery preservation efforts, she enjoys spending time at home with her son, Stone—who also volunteers his time helping with cemetery cleanups.