Career Background

• Over 30 Years of Experience: With over three decades of serving families in their time of need, Marvin is a well-respected name in the industry.
• From Janitor to Chief Service Expert: Starting his journey as a janitor at 15, Marvin’s passion for helping families led him to pursue education and become a licensed funeral director.
• A Renaissance Man in Funeral Services: Besides being a funeral director, Marvin is a certified crematory operator, notary, and licensed insurance agent.
• Member of the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association: Marvin is an active member and has held various leadership positions in the association.

Community Involvement

A Dedicated Citizen: Marvin serves his community as an active deacon at his Church, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and a volunteer for several non-profit organizations. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Marvin’s greatest joy comes from spending time with his family, who he considers the foundation of love and compassion.

Helping Families Celebrate Life with Honor

Marvin’s dedication to the funeral industry stems from his desire to help families celebrate the lives of their loved ones with dignity, honor, and admiration.

Meet LaTina (Tina) Schaffer, an experienced HR executive known for driving quantifiable business results through innovative talent strategies.

Professional Experience

• Over 20 Years of HR Leadership: Tina boasts a wealth of experience in all human resources functions, having held leadership positions that demanded swift execution and change management.
• Reputable Louisiana-Based Companies: Throughout her career, Tina has worked with well-respected companies in Louisiana.
• A Master of Arts and Certifications: Tina holds a Master of Arts in Adult Learning, is a senior certified professional of the Society of HR Management (SHRM), and a certified diversity professional and Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt.
• Active Member of HR Associations: Tina serves as an active member of the National SHRM, the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA), and the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE).
• Graduates of Leadership Programs: Tina is an alumnus of Leadership Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge Business Report Executive Leadership Academy.

Community Involvement

• Tina is a true lover of Louisiana and is dedicated to serving her local community, advocating for the underserved, and participating in activism.
• Board Member and Member of Community Organizations: Tina serves on the board of Capital Area United Way, is a member of the Circle of Red for the Louisiana Chapter of the American Heart Association, and is an active member of Baton Rouge Sigma Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Personal Life

Tina’s most valued life accomplishment is being a wife and mother. She actively serves the Church, and in her spare time, she is also a fitness instructor.