Meet Our Team
Mitch Rose
General Manager
Mitch Rose brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision joining Dulaney Valley as General Manager in December 2024. Throughout his career, he managed cemeteries, funeral homes and cremation centers in multiple states within the profession across diverse markets. He served as the past president of the Cremation Association of North America, former VP of Internal Affairs on the ICCFA Board of Directors and serves on the MDCCA Board of Directors. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration, an A.S. in Funeral Service, and an A.S in Horticulture.
Lisa Standiford
Office Manager
Lisa began her career at Dulaney Valley while in high school under the work study program. She has been part of the Dulaney Valley family for over 40 years. Lisa oversees the administrative functions and works closely with the Funeral Directors to ensure that every family has a positive experience. She lives in Carney with her husband and has two children, a grandson, and two golden retrievers: Sadie and Jaxon. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys reading, swimming and traveling with family and friends.
Michael Wancowicz
Administrative Support/ John Tyrie & Son Design Consultant
Michael joined Dulaney Valley in March of 1999 where he served as a Senior Family Service Advisor for 17 years. In February 2017, Michael accepted the role of Design Consultant for John Tyrie & Son of Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens monument company. Michael continues to help facilitate the efforts of the Dulaney Valley Family Service Advisors by providing administrative and managerial support. He resides in Perry Hall with his dog, Bumper the Chihuahua.
Family Service Advisors
Nick Skinner
Family Service Advisor
Originally from England, Nick has been a Family Service Advisor in the Baltimore area since 1995. He is an ordained minister and often provides spiritual support to families coping with a loss. Nick lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, Janice, and has three children: Nick, Tiffany and Zachary.
Tripp Winter
Family Service Advisor
Prior to joining Dulaney Valley in 2011, Tripp was a member of The Board of Realtors, assisting in the transfer of land and homes in the Northern Baltimore area for 25 years. He resides in nearby Lutherville and enjoys spending time with his children. In his spare time, Tripp likes to go to the beach, play tennis, hike and get together with friends and family.
Roosevelt Lunn
Family Service Advisor
Roosevelt is original to Baltimore area. He comes to Dulaney Valley from the auto industry where he has spent 13 years as a Finance Manager. He has a wife and two sons and enjoys traveling to his sons' soccer games. Roosevelt believes that compassion with a sincere desire to help makes it easy to give the highest level of customer service – no matter the situation.
Hugh Collie
Family Service Advisor
Before joining Dulaney Valley, Hugh enjoyed former roles as a technical recruiter and marine claims specialist. He lives in Lutherville and enjoys adventures with his family, music, sailing, kayaking, tennis, fishing, fire pits, anything outdoors, and even competitive croquet! Hugh is pleased to apply his helpful nature to families in need as they plan their final arrangements.
Denera Covington
Family Service Advisor
Denera brings valuable experience to Dulaney Valley, having served as a Family Service Advisor at several memorial gardens across Maryland and D.C. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. Denera believes there is no greater joy than serving families, and she is dedicated to going above and beyond for each family she encounters.
In addition to our Managers and Family Service Advisors, Dulaney Valley has both an administrative and maintenance team dedicated to providing our families with the greatest of care.