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OUR STAFF

OUR STAFF

Our Staff

Committed to assisting you in commemorating your cherished one, our team possesses extensive experience in serving families from diverse backgrounds. We are accessible round the clock, reachable through email or phone, ensuring continuous support whenever you need it. With patience, compassion, and unwavering professionalism, our team remains dedicated and readily available to attend to your needs.

Jonathon Winders
Jonathon Winders
Memorial Care Specialist Licensed Funeral Director
Jonathon Winders
Memorial Care Specialist Licensed Funeral Director

Jonathon Winders is a native Oklahoman. He attended Northeast Academy for Health Science and Engineering; a public school designed to attract students toward early career education. While at Northeast Jonathon was active in the health science department which provided a daily program that sought a hands-on approach to the health professions. This was hosted by the University of Oklahoma Health Science School in downtown Oklahoma City.


In December 2009 Jonathon graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma, majoring in Funeral Service.


Jonathon is married and has two beautiful daughters, Madilyn and Kaylee. His wife Lindsay Winders has a degree in Interior Design from the University of Oklahoma and is a strong foundation for Jonathon and his career.


Jonathon also prides himself in his hobbies which include: camping, hunting, biking, four-wheeling, off-roading, practicing guitar with his friends, working on his classic car, brushing up on his drawing, and hanging out with his dad. Jonathon is an active member of the Sooner Rotary and loves volunteering on projects through Rotary.

Shane Vice
Shane Vice
Memorial Care Specialist Licensed Funeral Director
Shane Vice
Memorial Care Specialist Licensed Funeral Director

Shane Vice resides in Norman with his wife, Deedra, and their two sons: Dalton, a student at the University of Oklahoma, and Brant, a student at Norman North.  A graduate of Cordell High School, Shane obtained a Mortuary Science Degree from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1988 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1993. 


Shane is the recipient of numerous industry awards and recognitions including being voted Funeral Director of the Year at the national level by his peers.  He specializes in restorative art creation, allowing families the option of visual closure through personal one-on-one time with their loved ones. 


Shane actively participates and engages in the Norman Community, previously serving on the Board of Directors for the Norman Chamber of Commerce.   His membership affiliations include the Sooner Rotary Club and the Norman Business Association.  Shane’s innovative efforts have resulted in the implementation of the Every 15 Minutes Program, Safe Escape, and the Jim Thorpe Youthful Drinking and Driving Prevention Program.


Shane enjoys traveling with his family, classic muscle car shows, and watching Sooner Sports.

Brent Patterson
Brent Patterson
Memorial Care Specialist Licensed Funeral Director
Brent Patterson
Memorial Care Specialist Licensed Funeral Director


Camille Melton
Camille Melton
Office Manager
Camille Melton
Office Manager


Chad Vice
Chad Vice
Partner | Memorial Care Specialist | Licensed Funeral Director
Chad Vice
Partner | Memorial Care Specialist | Licensed Funeral Director


Dirk O'Hara
Dirk O'Hara
Partner
Dirk O'Hara
Partner


John Davenport
John Davenport
Partner | Memorial Care Specialist | Licensed Funeral Director
John Davenport
Partner | Memorial Care Specialist | Licensed Funeral Director

John grew up in upstate New York graduating high school in 2001. Since he was a small child, he knew he wanted to attend the University of Oklahoma. John graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in HR in 2006 and from the University of Central Oklahoma with a BS in Funeral Service in 2007.

While he was enrolled there, he met his future wife, Jennifer, in 2004. They later married on August 14, 2010. John and Jennifer are proud to call Norman home. All of John’s and Jennifer’s parents live in Norman so their families are very much entrenched in the community. They have a daughter and son

together and a dog named Elle.

John enjoys being part of the community serving on various boards and organizations. In his free time, John loves to coach his son’s basketball team, watch Thunder Basketball games, run, ski, being outdoors travel with his family and watching his children in all of their activities.

John has been in the funeral industry for over 18 years and currently serves on the Oklahoma Funeral

Board.

Brandi Hartman
Brandi Hartman
Care Specialist
Brandi Hartman
Care Specialist

Brandi Hartman was born and raised in Moore, OK. She has lived in Norman since 2011 with her husband Josh.


A Licensed Care Specialist since 2012. She is known for sincerity, integrity, and thoughtfulness. In her tenure in the business, she has strived to be someone with whom her families and colleagues can put their trust and faith.


She has an unwavering belief that families come first, always placing concern for taking care of them every day, and valuing relationships over transactions.


Brandi has four loving boys, that are her world.  She welcomed her first granddaughter in 2021. “Fortunately, my granddaughter has no idea how much power she has over me.” To say she is a proud B-ma is an understatement.


Brandi enjoys helping families with preplanning their final arrangements. She also specializes in memorials and monuments.

Bruce Ingram
Bruce Ingram
Care Specialist
Bruce Ingram
Care Specialist

A life-long Norman resident, Bruce Ingram graduated from Norman High School in 1979. He continued his education, graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a B.S., Physical Education and Recreation in 1984. Bruce served Bethel Baptist Church of Norman as Minister of Students from 1980 -1984. Bruce married Valerie Hill in 1982

in Norman. Bruce later enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas in 1984, graduating with a master's degree in 1987. After completing his

seminary education he returned to Bethel Baptist Church, serving as Minister of

Students and Recreation. Bruce continued in this capacity until 2010, ending a 30-year

focus on working with teenagers and their parents.

Bruce and Valerie are the parents of two adult children. Courtney Ingram serves as the

children's minister at Emmaus Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. OK. Josh Ingram is the Director of Softball Operations with the University of Oregon Ducks Softball Team in

Eugene, OR.

Bruce has served as a Chaplain to local companies in the Norman and Oklahoma City

Metro area, including being a chaplain for the BNSF Railroad Company, serving Oklahoma, North Texas, and Southern Kansas.

Bruce enjoys serving the Lord through his work, spending time with his beautiful wife,

children, and many friends in and around the Norman community. Bruce loves to attend

or watch his Oklahoma Sooners in football, basketball, softball, etc…

Bruce began his career in the funeral ministry in January of 2011. He currently uses his

pastoral care skills to minister to families as they journey through one of life’s most

difficult journeys. Bruce currently serves as a Care Specialist at Tribute Memorial Care.

He has a passion and desire to help individuals and couples pre-plan their funeral

wishes as well as design monuments and markers.

Kevin Montgomery
Kevin Montgomery
Licensed Funeral Director
Kevin Montgomery
Licensed Funeral Director


Rickey Searcy
Rickey Searcy
Ambassador
Rickey Searcy
Ambassador


DeAnn Pollard
DeAnn Pollard
Ambassador
DeAnn Pollard
Ambassador

A life-long Norman resident DeAnn McHughes-Pollard graduated from Norman High School and attended her first year of college at OU.  She continued her education at East Central University in Ada graduating with a Math Education degree.  Following college, she taught Algebra in the Mid-Del school district for 29 years.  After retiring from teaching she worked for a local builder for 19 years as a New Homes Consultant and office assistant.  DeAnn became an Ambassador for Tribute Memorial Care in 2019.  She has found all three careers to be most rewarding because her desire has always been to help people.


 DeAnn married her husband Bill in 1980.  They have five wonderful children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as their precious toy poodle Hollie.  Bill and DeAnn live in Norman and are active members of Emmaus Baptist Church in OKC where she is secretary for her Sunday School class and is coordinator of Emmaus’ Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry.

 Kirby Snider
Kirby Snider
Ambassador
Kirby Snider
Ambassador


Sue Beggs
Sue Beggs
Ambassador
Sue Beggs
Ambassador


Kathy Hooker
Kathy Hooker
Ambassador
Kathy Hooker
Ambassador

Kathy is a retired registered nurse.  She has two children and four grandchildren who she adores greatly.  She loves spending time with family and friends.  Her hobbies include cross stitching and making baby blankets.

Steve Sisney
Steve Sisney
Ambassador
Steve Sisney
Ambassador


Jose Ochoa
Jose Ochoa
Ambassador
Jose Ochoa
Ambassador


Jennifer Vice
Jennifer Vice
Ambassador
Jennifer Vice
Ambassador


Britton A. Boyd
Britton A. Boyd
Ambassador
Britton A. Boyd
Ambassador


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