Tim Kolasa Finds His Next Chapter at Merendino Cemetery Care
By Thomas A. Parmalee Tim Kolasa always had a feeling that one day, he’d be working with Gino Merendino, who has dedicated his life to serving cemeteries as the chief
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How Tombstone Jack Is Changing Monument Restoration Across North America
By Thomas A. Parmalee Michael Andersen still remembers the conversation that unexpectedly changed the direction of his life. His mother was worried about a monument in a cemetery that honored
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More Than Water: What Jake Johnson Learned About Cemetery Irrigation, Operations and Respect
By Thomas A. Parmalee By any measure, Jake Johnson has seen the cemetery business from every angle. Today, Johnson serves as president and CEO of Johnson Consulting Group, one of
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From Goats to Bee Hives, Mount Pleasant Group Marks 200 Years with Eco-Friendly Approaches to Land Care
In its 200th anniversary year, Mount Pleasant Group is looking both backward and forward, caring for its historic properties while adapting how those landscapes are maintained and experienced today. This
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