team members
Michael Willis
Michael joined the North Dallas family in 2021 as a Care Team Specialist. He is an outgoing, people person and enjoys the art of conversation. Michael previously transported veterans to appointments, meetings, and other occasions for a service. Michael enjoys spending time with his family.
Dustin Evans
Dustin joined the North Dallas family in 2023 as a Care Team Specialist. He is an experienced professional in the funeral industry, having dedicated over 13 years of his career to serving families during their difficult times. He possesses a deep understanding of the funeral process and is committed to providing families with understanding in …
John P. Brooks
If you’ve looked up anything about the Death Care Industry in North Texas, the chances are you’ve heard the name John P. Brooks. As an online pioneer in his field, Mr. Brooks has spent nearly his entire life caring for the families and loved ones of those who have passed on. In 1974, at the …
Kyle Ko
Kyle is a Licensed Funeral Director and Certified Crematory Operator for John P Brooks and Family, North Dallas Funeral Home. Kyle was born in South Korea and moved to the US when he was 9 years old. After spending his childhood in Alabama, Kyle moved to Dallas TX, where he attended high school and College. …
Alyse Ranson
Alyse is an embalmer at North Dallas Funeral home with seven years of experience in the industry. She graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral service with her degree in Mortuary Science in 2017. She first began her career working in medical research but soon found her passion serving families in their time of need. She …
Jerrod Lewis
Jerrod (Jer-rõd) joined the North Dallas family in 2022 as a Care Team Specialist. He is a Texas native and is also a funeral procession escort. Jerrod takes his role at North Dallas very seriously, making his goal to ensure that the service he provides you and your loved one is respectful and with the …
Cynthia E. Baxter
Cynthia has been the Accounting Senior Office Assistant, Notary and Pre-need agent since 2019. She brings 38 years of management experience in administrative positions, working alongside Comptrollers, Vice President’s, Manager’s, and Executive Director’s. Her most recent love was Director of Volunteer Services in the hospice field encompassing the Dallas Metro-plex area encompassing an 80-mile radius. …
Fernando Tadeo
Fernando joined the North Dallas family in 2013 as a Care Team Specialist. Fernando has experience in the transportation industry and accounting fields. He has a kind, caring heart, and a desire to help others through difficult times. Fernando loves to spend time with his family and his daughter.
Charles E. McCoy
Charles is the General Manager and has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1986. With nearly 40 years of experience, he has a wealth of knowledge and broad experience managing the day-to-day operations of our facilities. Charles graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1986 and holds an associate degree. He …
Roman Martinez
Roman is the Assistant Manager and has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for nearly 20 years. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 2005 as a Funeral Director and did his embalming studies at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in 2013. Roman helps families through challenging times of their lives …
Amber Casas
Amber joined the North Dallas Funeral Home Family in 2017 in our administrative offices. As an administrative professional, Amber excels at keeping our case files accurate and complete, while showing her smile through the phone. She is a valued member of our team. Amber enjoys spending time with her family and being a new mom.
Elizabeth Solis
Elizabeth joined the administrative team for the North Dallas Funeral Home in June of 2022. Elizabeth comes with over 20 years of Workforce Management experience from her previous corporate job. Elizabeth was also a Hospice Volunteer up until COVID removed Volunteers from the Nursing Homes. She enjoys the heartfelt feeling when helping those in need …
Dakota Flemming
Dakota has worked at North Dallas Funeral Home as an Assistant in the Accounting Department for 3 years. She enjoys working with everyone in the offices. Dakota has three sisters, three nephews, two nieces, and a wonderful fur baby named Batman. She has a degree as a medical administrative assistant from Everest College, and her …
Jamie Cates
Jamie has been with the North Dallas Funeral Home for over 18 years. She holds the position of Director of Crematory Administration, Administrative Assistant to John P. Brooks, and Administrative Supervisor. Jamie has been licensed in the ministry for over 20 years and has also held a license as an Advance Planning Insurance Agent since …
Wayne Baxter
Wayne is a Funeral and Marketing Director at North Dallas Funeral Home. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1982 and is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Wayne has served in the funeral industry for over 40 years. He is also a licensed preneed counselor and hospice advocate. Wayne always puts …
Whitney P. Laning
Whitney is the Administrator of Communications for North Dallas Funeral Home. He brings over 25 years’ experience working in nonprofit administration and operations as a Certified Volunteer Administrator and Nonprofit Executive. Whitney has a deep desire to help others be successful and reach their full potential. His competency in business analytics, economic development, and information …
