John Harris
John began his career working for a funeral home during high school. He graduated in 1985 from Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma with a B.S. Degree in Special Arts and Sciences specializing in funeral services.
Following college he was employed with the Mills Corporation working in several communities throughout Oklahoma. In 1993, John moved to Dallas where he was employed with Stewart Enterprises. During his tenure with Stewart, he was involved with mergers and acquisitions throughout the Southwest United States. He became General Manager of Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, the second largest funeral home in North America. In 2002, John and his wife, Carol moved to Arkansas after purchasing Buie Funeral Homes in Rison and Sheridan. In 2004, they acquired their fourth location, Cabot Funeral Home. In 2015 they acquired Memorial Funeral Home, and in 2019 took ownership of Heritage Funeral Home, both in Springdale.
John and Carol have two children, Grace and Tucker. John enjoys golf and tennis.
Jennifer Hudler
Jennifer grew up in Northwest Arkansas, where she graduated from Bentonville High School in 1996. Following high school, she entered the US Navy where she proudly served eight years as an Aviation Storekeeper. During her military service, Jennifer earned an Associate Degree at the University of Maryland, Rota, Spain. She has traveled to Hong Kong, Australia, Diego Garcia, the Middle East, France, Southern Spain, and Hawaii.
Jennifer is also a graduate of Arkansas State University, Mountain Home, Arkansas, with an Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Science degree. While attending mortuary college, she served her apprenticeship with Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Jennifer is a duel licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director in Arkansas. Jennifer had the pleasure of working for Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home for ten years. During that time, she was able to obtain a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Crisis Care with Liberty University.
Jennifer is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of America; enjoys knitting, hiking, camping and spending time with her two daughters. Jennifer is also a proud aunt of two. Jennifer loves living in Northwest Arkansas and looks forward to continually serving families in her community.
Jennifer Hudler
Jennifer grew up in Northwest Arkansas, where she graduated from Bentonville High School in 1996. Following high school, she entered the US Navy where she proudly served eight years as an Aviation Storekeeper. During her military service, Jennifer earned an Associate Degree at the University of Maryland, Rota, Spain. She has traveled to Hong Kong, Australia, Diego Garcia, the Middle East, France, Southern Spain, and Hawaii.
Jennifer is also a graduate of Arkansas State University, Mountain Home, Arkansas, with an Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Science degree. While attending mortuary college, she served her apprenticeship with Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Jennifer is a duel licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director in Arkansas. Jennifer had the pleasure of working for Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home for ten years. During that time, she was able to obtain a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Crisis Care with Liberty University.
Jennifer is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of America; enjoys knitting, hiking, camping and spending time with her two daughters. Jennifer is also a proud aunt of two. Jennifer loves living in Northwest Arkansas and looks forward to continually serving families in her community.