Our Staff
Our team works together to provide a seamless experience from start to finish. After your order is submitted through our Sales Team, our Order Entry Specialists handle placement and assist with any charges or additions. The Administrative Team brings extensive knowledge to help with billing, contract transfers, and other support needs. Our Sales Team is committed to delivering the best possible experience by combining expertise with innovative technology, continuously improving processes, and ensuring ongoing service for the life of the memorial. To create a personalized tribute, our Art Team collaborates with you to design unique memorials using sandblast, laser-etched designs, or both. Every memorial is crafted to reflect your vision and honor your loved one. Finally, our skilled Craftsmen bring these designs to life using state-of-the-art laser and sandblasting equipment, ensuring quality craftsmanship and efficient service for every memorial.
Kari earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University Southeast and joined the company in 2013. Over the years, she has grown alongside the organization and values being part of a team built on long-term relationships and trust. Kari grew up in Deputy, Indiana, and appreciates the strong sense of community that shaped her both personally and professionally.
Outside of work, she enjoys working out, cooking, and spending time with her husband, John, and their two boys.
Teresa is from Kentucky but moved to Southern Indiana, where she has built deep roots in the community. She joined the company in March of 1993 and, over the years, has held many roles, gaining broad experience and a strong understanding of the organization. Teresa is known for her dedication and long-term commitment to the company’s success. She values her family and her faith, which guide both her personal and professional life.
Outside of work, Teresa enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She has been married to her husband, Robbie, for 47 years and loves spending time with their eight grandchildren.
Eric Banister has over twenty years of graphic design experience, ten of them being in monument design. He enjoys writing, reading, and spending time with his wife and two kids. He has been with Fewell Monument since 2003.
Clyde has lived in Southern Indiana most of his life, He spent 7 years in Upstate New York, before he returned to Indiana in 2009. He started at Fewell in 2017 as a material handler and has grown into his current role as Production Manager in late 2023.
Clyde married his high school sweetheart in 2012, they have 3 children. He spends his evening chasing his kids around with their busy sports schedules. When he has free time he enjoys taking his rzr out to local off-road parks with friends and family.
Alyssa was born and raised in Scottsburg, where she still lives with her family — Kameron and their son, Kolson. She graduated from SHS in 2009, and before joining Fewell in 2015, she built her career in catering and restaurant management.
Alyssa is a huge Alabama football fan and enjoys just about any sport, especially basketball. Outside of work, she loves spending time with family and friends, riding ATVs, camping, and fishing.
Nate is a lifelong resident of Southern Indiana where he, his wife and 4 adult children currently reside. Since joining the Fewell team in 2019 Nate has held various roles within the organization. He currently holds the role of Regional Sales Advisor in our wholesale division. Prior to joining the Fewell team, Nate spent most of his professional career in the ship building industry where he built and oversaw the building of large river and oceangoing vessels.
In his spare time, Nate is an active member of his church and his local community. He enjoys spending his time with his family, hunting, fishing, gardening traveling the world and most of all, serving others.
Jennifer grew up in Charlestown Indiana and studied biology at Indiana University graduating with a master’s degree in science education. She joined the company in 2023 and is now a Sales advisor for her leadership team. Her prior experience includes over 17 years teaching Biology and Environmental sciences as well as Golf Coach to many.
Jennifer has two sons and loves spending time wandering trails or cemeteries with her two teammate canines Lloyd, a Great Pyrenees and Ollie his Lab mix sidekick. She has a love of animals; all kinds, which often cross her path, which is why she has eight cats. Jennifer enjoys her weekends appreciating the outdoors, experimenting with new recipes, and spending time with her family and animals.
Diane is a lifelong resident of Michigan. She and her husband Lee are avid animal lovers and have 3 dogs and 2 cats. Diane has 3 daughters, 1 stepdaughter and 4 grandchildren. Diane has been in the Cemetery industry for nearly 30 years, bringing a deep background in management and leadership. Diane has a team-oriented approach and collaborative leadership style.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and exploring historical places with her daughters.
Polly grew up in Indiana. She joined the company in 2023 and is a Regional Sales Advisor for the Fewell Monument division. Her prior experience includes cemetery, insurance, and retail management, as well as a licensed insurance agent for over 20 years.
Polly has one daughter, and 2 grandsons. She enjoys traveling, live music, watching her grandsons grow, and living life to the fullest.
