RESTLAWN - Key Persons


Alyssa Romanowski

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Alyssa has a background in customer service and is here to provide a helping hand to everyone entering Restlawn. While assisting with office work is part of her job, her main focus is to create a welcoming environment and a memorable experience for families. Outside of work you might find her enjoying the outdoors, spending time with family or with her nose in a book.

Brian Scheffler

Job Titles:
  • Grounds Technician
Brian assists with all aspects of the grounds operations at Restlawn. Paying attention to details and respecting each family's needs for their burial service are his strength.

Christine Toson

Christine Toson, CCE President/CEO Christie oversees all aspects of The Tribute Companies, which own four cemeteries in Wisconsin as well as Precast concrete manufacturing facilities in Illinois and Indiana and an Architectural firm that specializes in cemetery and funeral home design and development.

Gary Boyle

Job Titles:
  • Family Service Counselor
Gary has a strong history of sales and customer service excellence and enjoys helping families with at Restlawn. Gary grew up near Antigo, WI and attended Nicolet Technical College in Rhinelander for an Associates Degree in Marketing. He and his wife, Angela, have three children - Gavin, Adeline, and Grayson. Gary enjoys spending time with his family, as well as their hobby in vintage snowmobiles.

Heather Carlson

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Heather strives to give families the best experience possible at Restlawn. Heather prides herself in offering families a unique and personal service, catering to their individual wants and needs, and offering a special, creative touch. Heather and her husband, Aaron, have two boys, Jude and Liam. In their free time they enjoy sporting events, concerts, fishing and boating, grilling and spending time together as a family.

Rob Grzelak

Job Titles:
  • Cemetery Operations Manager
Rob oversees all aspects of operations for each company owned cemetery and the buildings for all Tribute locations. His responsibilities include: grounds personnel development, purchasing, and safety compliance at all Tribute locations.

Sam Patterson

Job Titles:
  • Grounds Manager
Sam is responsible for all grounds crew staff, buildings and grounds functions. Sam takes great pride in the way the cemetery looks in its entirety; from first impressions at the entrances to the meticulous details of each grave and memorial.

Teanna Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Family Service Counselor
Teanna relocated from Madison to Wausau, WI after completing her degree in Criminal Justice. Her altruistic nature and dedication to the wellbeing of others make her a great addition to our team. When not working she enjoys spending time with family, camping, trap and skeet shooting, as well as volunteering within the Wausau community and local Eagle's Club.