Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) has announced a series of executive leadership promotions and appointments, highlighting the company's momentum and deliberate efforts over the past few years to build a durable foundation for sustained growth.
Over the last three years, Carriage Services has focused on stabilizing the business, reinforcing its culture, improving performance, and restoring momentum. This work has positioned the company to move forward with confidence, discipline, and clarity as it advances toward its 2030 vision.
Effective February 2, 2026, several key promotions and appointments have been made:
- Steve Metzger has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, assuming responsibility for operations, sales, marketing, and M&A.
- Rene Negrete has joined Carriage Services as Vice President of Operations, bringing over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and operations leadership within the funeral and cemetery profession.
- Sam A. Mazzu, III has been promoted to Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
- Christine Ngo has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources.
- Alfred White has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing.
Additionally, John Enwright, Chief Financial Officer, has assumed expanded responsibility with oversight of information technology and supply chain.
Carriage Services emphasizes that this new leadership structure directly supports the company's strategic objectives of purposeful growth, relentless improvement, and empowered partnership, positioning them to scale responsibly and consistently deliver meaningful experiences for the families and communities they serve, all in service of their 2030 vision.
As of December 31, 2025, Carriage operated 155 funeral homes in 24 states and 28 cemeteries in 9 states, and is dedicated to delivering premier experiences through innovation, partnership, and elevated service.
These changes in leadership and strategic direction underscore Carriage Services' commitment to sustainable, purposeful growth, and a culture of meritocracy as they align their leadership team to execute their strategy and remain deeply committed to their culture and passion for service. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -0.11%, and are now trading at a price of $43.98. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
