MKJ MARKETING - Key Persons


Ben Brown

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team

Isidro Perez

Job Titles:
  • Smelting Department

Jack Brown - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • President
Jack joined the board of Cremation Recycling (formerly known as Mid-States Recycling) in 1982, which was founded under the direction of his father, Ellis Brown, the previous year. Jack is an expert in all areas of the recycling facility, ranging from smelting to assay lab to sales and marketing. He is carrying on his father's legacy of honesty and transparency and has earned a reputation of being a hands-on owner who splits his time between completing office work and helping on the floor.

James Decker

Job Titles:
  • Sales

Janice Petrucci

Job Titles:
  • Reception

Joe Klochan

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Julie Burn

Job Titles:
  • Cremation Specialist
  • Specialist
Julie is a cremation specialist with 30 years of experience in the funeral profession. She currently serves in a business development role for Cremation Recycling. She has served as the director of cremation services for StoneMor Partners and the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association. Prior to her appointment at ICCFA, Julie worked for Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. from 1991-2008. In the position of cremation services manager for Wilbert, she was responsible for the research and marketing and sales of Wilbert's cremation services and products, along with the development and administration of Wilbert's Cremation Choices program. Burn is an invited speaker at numerous industry events. She has served on the board of directors for the Cremation Association of North America from 2000-2003, and currently serves as a consultant to CANA on their educational online training program. Julie holds the designation of Certified Cremation Executive and Certified Supplier Executive and is a Certified Celebrant.

Kevin McKay

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Manager - Cremation Division
Kevin joined Cremation Recycling at the end of 2016 specifically to launch the crematory division. He started in the precious metal recycling industry in 2001 and is an expert in dental, dental laboratory, and crematory-related scrap. Outside of work he enjoys playing hockey, working out, and spending time with his two daughters.

Linda Kestler

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Department
Linda has been with Cremation Recycling (formerly known as Mid-States Recycling) since 2015 and brings over 25 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience with her. Linda loves to camp and spend time with her family when she is not at work.

Mark Voronoff

Job Titles:
  • Smelting Department

Miguel Valencia

Job Titles:
  • Manager - Shipping & Receiving
Miguel has been with Cremation Recycling (formerly known as Mid-States Recycling) since 1998 and is the main person when it comes to shipping and receiving. If it comes into Mid-States, it goes through Miguel. Outside of work he enjoys spending his time working out and hanging out with his family.

Sunil Honeycutt

Job Titles:
  • Smelting Department

Susan Cobbins

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Manager & Sales
Susan has been with Cremation Recycling (formerly known as Mid-States Recycling) since 2014 and is the friendly British voice you'll encounter if you need help with anything. She has an extensive sales background in precious metal recycling before coming to Mid-States.

Torrie Winters

Job Titles:
  • Head Smelter
Torrie has been with Cremation Recycling (formerly known as Mid-States Recycling) since 2006 and has been the head smelter since 2016. He is an expert precious metal smelter. Torrie enjoys being a family man when not at work.

Wendy McAteer

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service