We've learned a lot about caring for families over the years. We realize that we aren't just caring for a loved one, but the entire family.
People come to us during their most difficult times, and we respond with kindness, understanding and expertise. Our goal is to make everyone feel at home as we work with them to create a memorable service in honor of a beautiful life.
Donnell Sullivan
Area Operations Director
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Donnell started his career in the industry in sales, and joined our Fort Myers team as General Manager in 2004. It’s Donnell’s job to oversee day-to-day operations and to help find the best people to serve local families. He spends a great deal of time out in the community, making regular visits to hospices, government agencies, churches and health-care facilities. Ensuring the company’s culture is healthy and conducive for growth is also Donnell’s responsibility.
What he enjoys most about his role is fostering the skills of his capable staff. “I enjoy seeing staff members really come to the point where they realize just how important what they do is,” Donnell says. “Having staff serve each other as well as families is fantastic. I love building and seeing the culmination of an idea.”
Jason Kerwin
Area Sales Director
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Jason began his career in the funeral and cemetery profession in 2014 after moving to Southwest Florida from North Carolina. "There is no greater responsibility than celebrating each life like no other and making a difference in the lives of the families we serve," Jason says.
Before joining the funeral and cemetery industry, he spent more than 15 years as a management professional in the restaurant and hospitality industry and was lucky enough to work for some amazing concepts including Buffalo Wild Wings and Mimi's Cafe.
Jason is truly passionate about, and takes great pride in, the work he and his team perform day in and day out. One of the most rewarding parts of what he does is helping people plan, prepare, and support their loved ones for one of life's most difficult days.
Gina Smith
General Manager
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Gina Smith has been a resident of Highlands County for more than 30 years.
Born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains of Maryland and West Virginia, Gina moved to Highlands County in 1989, first taking on the role of customer relations and quality control manager for a local car dealer and then moving on to a career involving management for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Soon after her career with Enterprise she was shaken by the loss of her only surviving parent, her Mother, and soon realized she needed to make the change into a career that she had desired since childhood.
Gina began working at a local funeral home and became knowledgeable about the everyday operations in the funeral home; and then decided to take on a role in the cemetery side of the funeral industry. Gina’s desire to help those who are grieving then led her to take on the role of general manager at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, where she can help build on their legacy of being the premier cemetery provider in Highlands County.
Gina has also been part of the Highlands County culture as a member of the local cities Chambers of Commerce, a Rotarian, and chairperson and volunteer of the Highlands County March of Dimes Habitat for Humanity.
Gina is working toward her associate's degree in the field of Mortuary Science. Gina is the parent of 2 children, Johnathon Smith and Carissa DaSilva; and has 2 grandchildren, Sarah and Charlie.
Larry Thompson
Sales Manager
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Larry has been in the cemetery and funeral industry for 25 years. He began his career in Morgantown, West Virginia, and has worked in several states and managed many cemetery and funeral home locations.
He knew this was the correct path the first time he was able to help guide a family through what is one of the most difficult times in anyone's life.
Larry served in the U.S. Navy, where he was in the military Honor Guard. His service allowed him firsthand experience in honoring our fallen heroes.
He says, "I’ve always felt honored to help people make decisions that will forever preserve their family’s legacy in their community." The part he enjoys most is helping families make these decisions ahead of time and together.
Larry moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to family. He joined the Lakeview Memorial Gardens team to serve the Highland County Communities.