Our Staff

Gwyn Winstead

Managing Partner of Operations

Gwyn joined Spring Hill in 2023, bringing her leadership, experience, and passion to a location that is older than the state of Tennessee itself. She grew up in the cemetery and funeral profession in Middle Tennessee, closely watching her mother who retired recently after helping grow a small family firm into a multi-location operation serving thousands of families each year. Gwyn officially began her own career in the cemetery and funeral profession in 2017, working her way up in a local funeral operation print shop where she progressed from Production Specialist to Graphic Designer, creating meaningful memorial stationary for families during their time of loss. Gwyn went on to provide support to the pre-planning team, working with the Director of Advance Planning, where she provided daily encouragement and leadership to over 40 Pre-Arrangement Counselors throughout Tennessee and Mississippi.

Gwyn joined the Spring Hill team as Office Manager in 2023, where she revitalized the administrative department, assembling a team of incredibly talented and passionate associates dedicated to superior service. Her success as Office Manager led to Gwyn's promotion to Managing Partner of Operations in 2025. The history and legacy of the location give her pride and feeds her desire to serve. Gwyn and her husband, Justin, are raising three beautiful daughters. They are steadfast members of Charlotte Road Baptist Church, where the two met.

Justin Hernandez

Managing Partner of Family Services

Justin joined the compassionate team at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery in 2025, bringing a rich professional background and a profound commitment to serving others. He is now privileged to bring his passion and expertise to Spring Hill as Managing Partner of Family Services.

Originally from California's Bay Area and a proud UC Berkeley alumnus, Justin's professional journey began in sales, leading him to become a licensed realtor in both California and Texas, and eventually the National Director of Sales. It was his pivotal role as Family Service Supervisor at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, TX, that truly resonated.

Justin finds immense satisfaction in helping families navigate challenging times and create a lasting, positive impact for generations. This purpose fuels his work at Spring Hill every day, and it's a feeling that brings him profound satisfaction daily.

Kelly Church

Cemetery & Funeral Home Office Manager

Andrew Scott

Family Service Supervisor

Andrew is originally from the New York City area. He graduated with a degree in finance from The American University in Washington DC. He spent 10+ years working for BlackRock in New York City and later Budapest. As a vice president for BlackRock he relocated to Budapest in 2018 to establish their global client invoicing team. After 6 years in Europe he’s now back in the US excited to be here in Nashville. Andrew is an avid golfer who loves doing the NYT crossword, reading fantasy and science-fi novels, gardening, and traveling having been to over 30 countries so far.

Dave Starnes

Superintendent of Grounds

Beth Crawford

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Beth Crawford is a dedicated and compassionate licensed funeral director and embalmer based in Nashville, TN. Born in Glasgow, Kentucky, Beth moved to Hendersonville, Tennessee during her high school years. She graduated from Lipscomb University and began her professional career as a graphic artist with the LM Berry Company.
Driven by a deep desire to serve others during their most difficult moments, Beth returned to school and earned an associate's degree in Funeral Service from John A. Gupton College. Over the years, she has held a variety of roles in the funeral profession, including arranging, directing, embalming, and managing, bringing both skill and empathy to every aspect of her work.
Outside of her professional life, Beth is a passionate ceramic artist. She regularly takes classes at a local studio, where she enjoys experimenting with wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery. Her work often features intricate designs and glazes, and she finds the creative process both grounding and fulfilling.
Beth is also deeply involved in animal rescue efforts as an active foster with Nashville Cat Rescue, where she helps care for and rehome cats in need. Her commitment to service extends to her faith community as well—Beth and her family are long-time members of Hendersonville Church of Christ.
Beth’s blend of artistic creativity, professional excellence, and heartfelt service makes her a respected and trusted figure in both her industry and her community.

Gracie Mashburn

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Gracie joined the Spring Hill team in June of 2023. She received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2022 and an Associates of Arts in Funeral Service from John A. Gupton in 2024. Gracie is a Lawrence County native; she and her corgi, Margo, now call Nashville home.

Sheena Sayad

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Keri Wolf

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Keri Wolf started mortuary school in 2019 right after obtaining her bachelor's in psychology. She finished at John A. Gupton Mortuary School in 2020 where she started and completed her apprenticeship in 2021 and soon after became a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She moved to Florida in 2022 where she became dually licensed as a funeral director and embalmer and gained a lot of directing experience. She moved back to Nashville, TN in 2024 and started working at Spring Hill Funeral Home.

Andrea Arellano

Family Service Advisor

Christopher Goldsmith

Family Service Advisor

"Christopher joined North Star Memorial Group in 2024, and joined the team at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery in 2025. He has been a sales professional for industry leading companies such as Verizon Wireless, American Express and Pilot Travel Centers for the last 15 years.
He found his calling as a Family Service Advisor at the sister location of Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas. Providing families with the utmost care and guidance in their time of need is a true passion of his.
In his spare time, you may find Christopher in a sand trap at the golf course or on a video call with his family back home."

Daniel Meyerowitz

Family Service Advisor

Francesca Smalley

Family Service Support

David Paul Thain

Family Service Advisor

David Thain joined the Spring Hill team January 2015 & has 2 yrs of experience in the profession.

David's mission is helping families create a memorable life celebration for their loved one. Helping people through difficult times in their lives. Really rewarding career offering compassion, support and guidance to others through challenging times. During my personal time I enjoy fitness, health & wellness, biking, hiking, yoga and cooking. I am also a musician, vocalist and pianist. Piano influences: Floyd Cramer, Jerry Lee Lewis Vocal influences: Elvis, Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley

Donna Hoover

Staff Associate

Donna Hoover joined the Spring Hill staff. She is a member of Northside Church of Christ. Donna previously held various factory jobs including General Electric and Pinkerton Tobacco Co. Donna retired from infant daycare after 22 years and still misses her babies! When we asked what attracted Donna to this field, She said: “I enjoy people and decided I may be able to help families at Spring Hill Funeral Home. My husband has been employed at Spring Hill for 6 plus years, so he encouraged me to join the team.” Donna is married to Bill and enjoys word games and community activities When asked to give the proudest moment in this profession Donna said: “Spring Hill is full of genuinely caring, wonderful people whom I enjoy working with very much.”

George Peay

Staff Associate