We are pleased to welcome David Holleman to Legacy as our new Chief Financial Officer & Vice President. In this role, David will oversee the company's financial operations and serve as a member of Legacy's executive leadership team.

Legacy Funeral Group is proud to announce the addition of Shafer Mortuary Services and Furrever Pet Crematory in Amarillo, Texas, to the Legacy Family. Founded by Eric and Candice Shafer, Shafer Mortuary Services has built a reputation for providing compassionate, affordable funeral and cremation services while remaining deeply committed to the families and community they serve. This acquisition is especially significant as it marks Legacy’s first mortuary service and pet crematory. Shafer Mortuary Services supports other funeral homes by providing local transportation, preparation, embalming, cremation, and other essential mortuary services throughout West Texas. Furrever Pet Crematory is an extension of Shafer Mortuary Services that brings care, guidance, and helpful support to families who are experiencing the loss of a beloved pet. We are honored to welcome the Shafer team along with Anthony Shafer to the Legacy Family. Anthony is the son of Eric and Candance Shafer who will remain in the business and further his education in the funeral profession. Their commitment to excellence, integrity, and service aligns perfectly with Legacy's mission of caring for families with compassion, professionalism, and respect. Please join us in welcoming the employees of Shafer Mortuary Services and Furrever Pet Crematory to the Legacy Family.

At Legacy Funeral Group, we know that a career in funeral service is more than a profession, it's a lifelong commitment to serving families with compassion and care. This year, we are proud to recognize three remarkable team members whose decades of dedication have made a lasting impact on the communities they serve and on our Legacy family. Please join us in congratulating Jack Sawyer, Bill Vallie, and Andy High as they celebrate incredible career milestones.

We are proud to announce that Noe Gonzalez, Managing Funeral Director of Turcotte-Piper Mortuary in Kingsville, Texas has been named Funeral Director of the Year by the Texas Funeral Directors Association (TFDA). This prestigious award celebrates funeral professionals who exemplify outstanding leadership, integrity, service, and dedication to both the families they serve and the funeral profession as a whole. For those who know Noe, this recognition comes as no surprise. For more than five decades, Noe has devoted his career to caring for families with compassion, professionalism, and respect. His steady leadership and genuine care have earned the trust of countless families and the admiration of colleagues across the state of Texas. Please join us in congratulating Noe on this well-deserved achievement. We are honored to have him as part of the Legacy Family and grateful for the example he sets every day. Congratulations, Noe, on being named the Texas Funeral Directors Association Funeral Director of the Year!

We are excited to welcome Mary Kay Cole to the Legacy Family as our new Human Resources Manager. Mary Kay brings more than 18 years of progressive human resources experience, having supported manufacturing, industrial, and service organizations throughout her career. She has a strong track record of partnering with leadership to build high-performing teams, foster employee growth, and implement practical HR strategies that support both employees and organizational success.