Our Staff
Tom E. Antram
President - CEO & Owner
Tom has dedicated over 25 years with the FRENCH Family of Companies, having begun his career at FRENCH while completing his education at The University of New Mexico. Tom became our company President and an owner in 2010. He is also a licensed Funeral Director.
Tom is currently serving on the executive board of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, board member of New Mexico Mutual, board member of Albuquerque Economic Development and board member of the Albuquerque Rotary Club Foundation.
Telephone: 1-505-842-7152
Alice Brousseau
Chief Financial Officer
Alice is a Certified Public Accountant and the CFO for the FRENCH Family of Companies. Outside of work she spends her time with her family that includes her husband and two children. Alice also serves our community as Treasurer for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) board and serves on the Rio Rancho Chamber Board of Directors.Telephone: 1-505-842-7182
Misty Sanders
HR Administrator
Misty is a native of North Idaho, but has been enchanted by New Mexico for some time now. She has recently joined the FRENCH Family of Companies and brings with her a passion for people and Human Resources. Outside of work, she loves to take advantage of the beautiful landscape by hiking, camping and backpacking with her husband and daughter.
Telephone: 1-505-842-7184
J. Buck Dyck
General Manager
Jonathan "Buck" Dyck has served families in our community for over 12 years. He has been active in the New Mexico Funeral Service Association, recently having served as its Vice President. Buck ensures quality service for each family we have the privilege to serve.
Telephone: 1-505-843-6333
Mark Ballard
Director of Sales - Advance Planning
Mark is a native of New York who came to New Mexico via the US Air Force in 1976. Mark speaks to the community throughout the year about the importance of making advance plans. Mark also started the Lexus Tournament of Champions Charity Golf Classic in 2003, raising over $1.6M to benefit charities across New Mexico.
Telephone: 1-505-275-7200
Glenn Rosenbaum
Managing Director
Glenn has served at French for over 20 years in various capacities. Outside of work, Glenn enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. Glenn serves on the New Mexico Board of Funeral Service, representing our profession.
Telephone: 1-505-823-9400
Amanda Valenzuela
Managing Director
Amanda began working at her local funeral home at just 16 years old. Her passion for honoring those who have passed away and caring for the families they leave behind has only deepened since. A veteran herself, Amanda takes great pride in serving those who have served.
Telephone: 1-505-275-3500
Glenn Zachry
Managing Director
Glenn has been involved with serving families in the Albuquerque area for over 25 years and currently is the managing director overseeing two facilities on the Westside and Rio Rancho.
Telephone: 1-505-897-0300
Trinity Montoya
Funeral Director
With close to 20 years in the funeral industry and over 12 years with FRENCH, Trinity's compassion and expertise in serving is a blessing to the families that she serves in the community surrounding our University location.
Telephone: 1-505-843-6333
James Chambers
Funeral Director
James began his funeral career in 2011 before deciding to
attend mortuary school in Houston, TX in 2013. He views his work at French
Funerals as a scared calling imbued with honor and privilege. James is married
to an incredible woman and the father of two amazing daughters.
Telephone: 1-505-843-6333
Larry Conte
Funeral Director
Compassion and empathy are the hallmarks of Larry's service at FRENCH. Larry became interested in funeral service in Chicago and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science and moved to Albuquerque. He serves our families from the Lomas location.
Telephone: 1-505-275-3500
Stephanie Dyck
Funeral Director
A native of Pecos, NM, Stephanie ensures that each and every loved one that comes into our care is treated with dignity and respect. With over 10 years of experience with FRENCH, Stephanie and her team are honored to be entrusted with that care.
Telephone: 1-505-823-9400
Joel Chavez
Funeral Director
With over 15-years serving families at FRENCH, Joel is currently a senior funeral director at our Wyoming location.
Telephone: 1-505-823-9400
Richard Stewart
Funeral Director
Richard "Rick" Stewart is a grandson of our founder, Chester T. French and has served in many capacities through the years. He currently serves families in our Lomas location and is completing his 35th year ministering to families with FRENCH.
Telephone: 1-505-275-3500
Nancy Cobarrubia
Funeral Arranger - Intern
Nancy is native to New Mexico, born and raised in Las Cruces. She attended Amarillo Community College and graduated mortuary school in 2017. Nancy joined the French Family in late 2015 and is the mother of three girls, Lianna, Nevaeh, and Aleethea.
Telephone: 1-505-823-9400
Rico Diaz
Funeral Arranger - Intern
Rico is a native New Mexican, born in Santa Fe. He moved to Seattle to pursue his degree in Mortuary Science. While in Seattle, he worked with many different, unique cultures. He has come home to New Mexico to serve families. Rico enjoys working to personalize every service to honor and remember a unique life.
JoAnne Kolb
Funeral Arranger - Intern
Although she called Long Island, NY home for many years, FRENCH and Albuquerque is where JoAnne calls home today. JoAnne has several years of experience in funeral service in New York as well as Gallup, NM. She is currently finishing her curriculum at McAllister Institute of Funeral Service.
Telephone: 1-505-338-2000
Maria Grimm
Funeral Arranger - Intern
Maria was born in Puerto Rico and speaks Spanish fluently. She has worked in funeral service in Florida and here in New Mexico, with French. She is honored to assist the families of our community.
Telephone: 1-505-897-0300
Stephanie Eker
Funeral Arranger - Intern
Stephanie is dedicated to serving the families of our community with great compassion, care and respect.
Telephone: 1-505-897-0300
Shawn Coey
Funeral Arranger - Intern
Shawn has served families at French for a number of years. He is dedicated to his family, faith and service of others.
Telephone: 1-505-275-3500
Ownership team for FRENCH
(From left to right: Bob Stewart, Chet Stewart,
Tom Antram and Duffy Swan
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