Our Team

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.

Heather strives to give families the best experience possible at Restlawn. Heather prides herself in offering families a unique and personal service, catering to their individual wants and needs, and offering a special, creative touch. Heather and her husband, Aaron, have two boys, Jude and Liam. In their free time they enjoy sporting events, concerts, fishing and boating, grilling and spending time together as a family.

Meet Sam! With nine years of lawn care experience, including three as a branch manager, Sam ensures every detail of our grounds is impeccable. Off-duty, he enjoys cooking, playing guitar, and bowling. With his wife Megan, an award-winning tattoo artist, they travel to tattoo conventions, creating cherished memories.

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.

Meet Eva Garcia! You will be seeing her friendly face at Restlawn as our new Administrative Assistant. Eva moved here from San Bernadino, CA to Wausau in 2019 with her husband Art and her daughter Alaxandria and her cat Shadow. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family and taking semi staycations- especially to Milwaukee, WI. With her bubbly personality and her years of customer service experience, she is very excited to join the team at Restlawn and further serve the community she loves.

Meet Brian! With over 25 years of service, Brian is a true asset to our team. He excels in paying attention to detail and respecting each family's needs for their burial service. Brian's dedication and skill reflect his love for farming, hunting, and bowling.

Sam Montet, a U.S. Navy veteran, is passionate about helping families honor their loved ones through meaningful memorials and preplanning. With years of experience as a monument designer and as a Family Service Counselor and Advisor, Sam has developed a deep understanding of personalized service and the importance of creating lasting legacies. As Regional Sales Manager for Fort Howard Memorial Park and Restlawn Memorial Park, he is dedicated to leading his team in providing compassionate care and guidance to the communities they serve.

Katrina Cihlar joined the Tribute family in May 2024. With seven years of experience as Head Caretaker at Wausau School Forest, she brings expertise in grounds, buildings, maintenance, and custodial work. Since joining Restlawn, Katrina has eagerly embraced the opportunity to learn new skills that directly contribute to the care and upkeep of our park.
Outside of work, Katrina enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors with her wife, two children, and two dogs.