History & Staff

Kevin returned to Central Oregon with Niswonger-Reynolds as a Funeral Director/Embalmer/Manager in August of 2011. A native Oregonian, Kevin began his apprenticeship in Salem, Oregon and then attended the Mortuary Science Program at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham completing an Associate of Science Degree. Kevin has served as a funeral director in the communities of Roseburg, Bandon, Eugene and Cottage Grove.

Within the funeral profession, he has served on the Oregon Funeral Directors Association as a board member and president. In 2004, Kevin was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Oregon Mortuary & Cemetery Board, serving as president of that organization in 2011 & 2012. Away from work, he enjoys most anything outdoors including kayaking, camping, skiing, fishing, hunting, and spending time with family. Many of these interests he shares with his wife, Tammie.

Kevin notes, "In the funeral profession, it is an honor to serve the families we do at one of the hardest times in their lives.” Over the years, several long lasting friendships have evolved from that service.

Nena (pronounced knee-nah) was born in Bend, Oregon back in the days when it was a quiet little mill town, and everybody knew everybody which is why she is an asset to our firm. .
Prior to joining us she had 40-year career in advertising sales at the local newspaper, retiring in 2017, learned about a part-time Admin. position that was open and applied. She feels blessed to be able to work at Niswonger-Reynolds. It feels like “home” as a lot of the families we help come from old Bend families, too. Hobbies include enjoy genealogy research which is an asset at times in the funeral home business, "thrifting" and walking her dogs Lilly and Shelley, She and her husband attend Tumalo Community Church where she holds the position of Historian for the church.