Effective as of yesterday, February 2, 2026, Carriage Services implemented “a series of executive leadership promotions and appointments that reflect the Company’s continued momentum and its deliberate efforts over the past several years to build a durable foundation for sustained growth” according to this January press release from the company.

Carlos Quezada, Vice Chairman and CEO of Carriage Services made these prepared remarks in the linked press release, “These leadership moves are the result of intentional work to create the right foundation for sustainable, purposeful growth, and a culture of meritocracy.  As we move forward, alignment at the leadership level is essential to executing our strategy while remaining deeply committed to our culture and our Passion for Service.”

Again according to the press release these are the promotions named:

• Steve Metzger has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, assuming responsibility for Operations, Sales, Marketing, and M&A, with a focus on alignment across execution and growth initiatives.

• Rene Negrete has joined Carriage Services as Vice President of Operations, bringing more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and operations leadership within the funeral and cemetery profession. Rene’s background in driving sustainable growth, building performance-driven cultures, and elevating customer experience further supports Carriage Services’ long-term growth ambitions.

• Sam A. Mazzu, III has been promoted to Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, continuing to lead Carriage Services’ legal function with a disciplined, partnership-oriented approach to governance and risk stewardship.

• Christine Ngo has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources, expanding her leadership role in developing people, culture, and performance excellence across the organization.

• Alfred White has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing, continuing to elevate Carriage’s brand, voice, and connection with families and communities.

In addition, John Enwright, Chief Financial Officer, has assumed expanded responsibility with oversight of Information Technology and Supply Chain, further aligning financial discipline with the systems and infrastructure that support long-term value creation.

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