BREWER & SONS FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Office Manager, Brooksville Chapel
Ami Ratliff was born and raised in a small hometown community in Bristow, Oklahoma. Shemoved to Brooksville, Florida in 1986 where she resides today. Ami graduated from Hernando High School in 1989 and attended Pasco Hernando State Community College.
Ami has 30 years customer service knowledge, strong administrative skills, and is diverse invarious business experiences. Her banking career started in 1991 through 2003; whereas at that time she challenged herself and joined a family owned Real Estate Title Agency as an Escrow Closing Agent until it was sold to a Corporation in 2008. Shecurrentlyserves as an Office Manager inthe Funeral Home Industry. Her passion is maintaining a high-level of professionalism, empathy, compassion and understanding while serving her families.
Barry was born in Daytona Beach, FL. Before moving to Brooksville, Barry spent several summers working as a Life Guard on the beach. Barry joined Brewer Memorial Funeral Homes, Inc. in 1984, becoming Executive Vice President in 1992 and advancing to the Presidency of the company in 1994. A licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, Barry began his career as a Funeral attendant at a Tampa, Florida Funeral Home.
His corporate management skills were fine-tuned while associated with Equity Corporation International (ECI, a funeral and cemetery consolidator). He joined ECI in 1994 after negotiating the merger of Brewers with ECI. He was area manager and a member of the ECI Corporation Development Team.
Prior to joining Brewer, he was the General Manager and Director of Diversified Concrete Products, Inc., in Hudson, Florida. He sold the business to begin his career in the Funeral Industry. Mr. Brewer holds other business interests in funeral industries. He holds degrees in Business Management and Funeral Science from the University of South Florida, Pasco-Hernando Community College and Miami-Dade Community College. Barry is very active in many civic and social organizations, donating his time, energies and philanthropy.
Bobby was born and raised in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from Schellmont High School in NY. In 1977, Bobby moved to FL and became the superintendent at Grace Memorial Gardens in Hudson. He enjoys fishing and restoring antique cars and trucks. Bobby and his wife Cathy live in Spring Hill.
Brittny was born in Queens, New York and moved to Spring Hill, Florida in June of 2003. She has earned her Associates Degree in Health Science and her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice with a focus on Forensic Science. She enjoys going to the beach, spending time with family, and playing sports on the weekends.
Affectionately known as "Pat" Brewer, he was born in Campbellsville, KY, and brought up in Palatka, FL. In 1965, Pat started his funeral business in Brooksville as "Brewer Memorial". He has been married to his lovely wife Yvonne for over 50 years, has 2 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Pat graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming, and is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and Federal and State Disaster Responder. He and Yvonne both enjoy retirement in RV traveling and re-building antique cars, and his hobbies include cooking and traveling.
Debbie Johnson is an essential part of our Advanced Planning Team where she works closely with Brewer and Son's Prearrangement Staff and families. She enjoys assisting the team with helping families personalize their final wishes and highlighting the meaningful details of their life. Debbie was born and raised in Tampa, Florida where she enjoyed being a "Swashbucler" Cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Go Bucs!) She moved to Brooksville in 1996 where she attended Saint Leo University. Prior to Brewer and Sons, she worked at USAA Insurance for 11 years as a Scheduling Analyst and Claims Adjuster. On her days off, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Night Operator Specialist
Originally from Morrisville, Pennsylvania, then Estell Manor, New Jersey, Dennise relocated to Spring Hill Florida in 1990. Prior to joining Brewer & Sons in 2012, she enjoyed a twenty-year career in Hernando County as a real estate Broker/ Owner and Instructor.
Dennise is a three-time cancer survivor who attends the Christian Church in the Wildwood in Brooksville. An avid Tampa Bay Rays fan, she enjoys watching and attending baseball games. Her son John, granddaughter Brittanie grandson-in-law Matt, and great-granddaughter Marceline all live in Spring Hill. Her granddaughter Brooke, not only lives close by, but she also is on the staff at Brewer and Sons. Dennise spends her time at home with her beautiful chow rescue dog Ivy.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Attendant in Training
Dylan was born in Spring Hill, Florida, and is Barry's third son. He attended Elementary School at Notre Dame Catholic School in Spring Hill, Fl. and Our Lady of Lordes Catholic School in Dunedin, Fl. He now attends High School at Admiral Farragut Military Academy in St. Pete., Fl. where he is studying Military Discipline and Aeronautics. Although his studies keep him very busy, he does make time to play Hockey at TBSA in Oldsmar and Race Legend Cars. He also enjoys attending NASCAR Races and Tampa Bay Lightning Games.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager, Dunedin Chapel
Jenifer was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and moved to Florida when she was 5 years old. She attended school at Our Lady of Lourdes and went to Clearwater Central Catholic. After graduating from high school, Jenifer attended the University of South Florida, and graduated mangna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. Jenifer lives in Palm Harbor, and became part of the Brewer & Sons family in July of 2016. She looks forward to a long career in the funeral industry.
Job Titles:
- Trust Administrative Assistant
Job Titles:
- Office Manager, Tampa Chapel
Kenia was born in Miami, FL, and was brought up in Hialeah, FL. She is a life long Florida resident. Kenia only moved to Spring Hill, FL in January 2017 and joined the Brewer and Sons team in March 2017. She lives with her family in Tampa, which includes her husband Juan, her daughter Sophia, her son Mylo and their fur baby, Nugget. Kenia enjoys reading and writing books, spending time with her family, and having the chance to expand her career with Brewer and Sons by staying in the funeral business.
Marisa was born and raised in Brooksville, FL. She graduated from Hernando High School and went on to PHCC where she received an Associates Degree. She continued her education at the University of South Florida where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing.
Marisa has managed to successfully build a highly respected and profitable real estate business during one of the most difficult times in the industry. PPA Realty (Preferred Property Associates) has two locations in Hernando County, and Marisa is a hard working owner and licensed Broker. A licensed Realtor, she is also a member of the Hernando County Association of Realtors, the Florida Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Marisa feels strongly about both supporting and giving back to the community, and is involved in many activities and groups. Some of her recent affiliations include graduating from "Leadership Hernando" courses through the Chamber of Commerce; an active and involved member of the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce; Big Brothers and Sisters; YMCA; Business & Professional Women; Habitat for Humanity; the Humane Society; Easter Seals; and the Hernando County Visitation Center. In addition, Marisa continues to be involved with several committees throughout the County including Business Assistance, Leadership Hernando, Teen Leadership, Education, Summit for Youth, Junior Achievement, Hernando County Beach Bash and the annual New Resident's Event at Weeki Wachee.
Marisa frequently assists the Brewer & Sons marketing team with her creativity and marketing expertise. Aside from her busy professional career and community activism, Marisa enjoys spending time with her husband, Barry and son, Dylan. The Brewer family lives in Spring Hill.
Bobby was born and raised in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from Schellmont High School in NY. In 1977, Bobby moved to FL and became the superintendent at Grace Memorial Gardens in Hudson. He enjoys fishing and restoring antique cars and trucks. Bobby and his wife Cathy live in Spring Hill.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager, Spring Hill Chapel
- Ronda Gossage Office Manager
Ronda was born in Pinellas Park, FL and is a lifelong FL resident. She currently lives in Masaryktown where she enjoys spending time with the love of her life, Scott and her 2 furry humans, Buddy (Boxer/Pit) and Hopi (Springer Spaniel). Prior to Brewer & Sons, Ronda was in the auto parts business and is both a Notary and a sub-registrar. Ronda has been with the Brewer family as an office manager for the Spring Hill Chapel location for over 15 yrs. and lives to serve her families with the upmost love and respect that they deserve.
Ronda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, surfing the internet, hiking and is an avid Nascar and Greenbay Packers fan.
Job Titles:
- Pre - Need Sales Specialist
- Senior Pre - Need Sales Specialist
Rosemarie Kardos was born and is a life-long resident of Brooksville, Florida. She graduated from Hernando High School in 1978, and attended College for a Business Degree. Rosemarie owned and operated her Limousine business for over 13 successful years. During that time, she assisted in servicing families with transportation for Brewer & Sons Funeral Home.She feels strongly about both supporting families, and giving back to her community. Along with her love of people she also has a big heart for animals.Rosemarie was involved with animal rescue working closely with the Humane Society. She has been in the customer service industry for 35 years.
Ryan was born in Brooksville and is Barry's second son. He spent his childhood in Brooksville were he equally gained hands-on knowledge of the funeral industry from his Dad, Barry and Grandfather, Pat. He assists in many facets of the funeral home industry, including administrative functions, assisting families during funeral services and creating beautiful monuments for every family we serve.
Job Titles:
- Ronda Gossage Office Manager
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director in Charge, Kurfiss Clermont Chapel
Born on a military base in Wurzburg, Germany, Steve has spent most of his life in the Central Florida area. After high school, he enlisted in the US Army, and was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany, where he spent his time as a unit supply specialist. After the military, Steve was a Union Iron Worker in Orlando and New York City, before graduating summa cum laude at Hudson Valley in up-state New York, with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2013. He has been with Brewer & Sons since March 2013.
Steve lives in Leesburg, FL with his wife, Jaime. He has 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 2 Yorkshire Terriers.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director in Charge, Brooksville Chapel
Tammy was born in Lakeland, Florida and has lived in Brooksville her entire life. She was formerly a Medical transcriptionist prior to starting with brewer & Sons as a secretary in August of 1995.
Tammy lives is Brooksville with her family. She attended Pensacola Christian College, graduated from St. Petersburg College with a degree in Mortuary Science in May of 2006, and is also a licensed insurance agent. In her free time, Tammy enjoys boating, cooking, and traveling to the mountains of North Georgia, and Tennessee.
Job Titles:
- Senior Pre - Need Sales Specialist
Tom was born in Memphis, TN and was brought up in both TN and FL. He moved to FL permanently from TN in 1961. Prior to working for Brewer & Sons, Tom was (and still is) a Pastor. He is married with 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. Tom lives with his family in Brooksville. He graduated from Bethany Theological Seminary in Dothan, AL with a BRE. His special training includes his insurance license and his Ordination.