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Christine A. Toson, CCE
President, CEO
Christie offers extensive, hands-on experience in sales, management and strategic growth of cemeteries and company growth and success. In her current capacity, Christie is responsible to ensure performance objectives are achieved, corporate growth initiatives are realized, and clients are extremely satisfied with all projects provided by her team.
Zachary Rasmussen, AIA NCARB
Vice President of Project Development
Project Managing Architect and head of Tribute Design and Precast Systems. Zach oversees all aspects of client, consultant and contractor contact as it relates to design and document production within the design and precast sectors of our business.
Robert Grzelak
Cemetery Operations Manager
Rob’s function is to directly oversee cemetery operations, including all facilities, equipment, grounds maintenance and safety across the company.
In his position, Matt will be developing additional markets for company’s precast and design divisions, serving the Eastern and Southern part o
f the United States as well as expanding to other international markets.
Matt Benson
Director of Client Development & Operations
In his position, Matt develops additional markets for our company’s precast and design divisions, serving the Eastern and Southern part of the United States as well as expanding to other international markets.
Daiga is responsible for all Tribute marketing including graphic design and communicatioDaiga is responsible for all Tribute marketing including graphic design and communications, website maintenance, social media and trade show coordination. She is also happ
y and willing to pitch in with tasks to help others in the office.
ns, website maintenance, social media and trade show coordination. She is also happy and willing to pitch in with tasks to help others in the office.
Chloe Machajewski
Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Chloe leads our marketing strategy while connecting top talent with opportunities that align with the company’s mission of honoring legacies. She oversees branding, communications, and recruitment efforts to build strong teams and ensure the company’s services—cemetery operations, architectural design, and precast manufacturing—reflect its values of care, quality, and exceptionalism.
Kevin Baumgartner
Plant Manager – Tribute Precast Systems
Kevin runs operations for Tribute’s Precast facilities in Freeport, Illinois. Meticulous in nature, Kevin runs a tight facility which focuses on continuous process improvement, quality and safety.
Matthew Weible
Plant Manager – Tribute Precast Systems
Matt oversees operations at Tribute Precast’s Ashley, Indiana facility. Matt’s commitment to quality and process improvement helps clients receive the best precast products as possible from his facility.
Miguel Soto
Senior Architectural Designer
Miguel is responsible for the design and detailing of construction drawings and the administration of projects under the supervision of the managing architect. Miguel’s knowledge and interest in precast concrete structures enhances his skill sets within the Tribute Companies as he works closely with Tribute’s precast concrete facilities in Illinois and Indiana.
Bob Kubiak
Project Designer and CAD operator
Bob is responsible for designing and detailing construction drawings for projects, as well as creating CAD precast production drawings for our precast production plants in Illinois and Indiana. With the support and guidance of the design team, Bob looks forward to continuing to apply his skills in design and CAD/Revit software within The Tribute Companies team.
John Trojan
Project Manager / Construction Superintendent
John is responsible for bidding and estimating new construction, renovation and expansion projects as well as traveling throughout the United States to manage and supervise construction projects with the Tribute team of installation specialists.
Adriane Feltz
General Ledger Accounting
Adriane is responsible for month-end account closing activities and reconciliations, maintaining general ledger accounts and preparing journal entries, as well as generating and distributing account management reports on monthly basis.
Dana Prodoehl
Accounting
Dana is responsible for processing payroll for the six Tribute branch companies located in three states, payroll taxes, and invoicing for Tribute Precast Systems.
Joan Bohl
Accounts Payable
Joan is responsible for tracking and processing all invoices for the six Tribute branch companies.
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