Our Staff

A Longview native and proud R.A. Long High School graduate, Rachel began her career at Steele Chapel in 2011 as the Cemetery Administrator. After several years in Texas, where she served as both Facility Manager and Sexual Assault Advocate at a domestic violence shelter and remained active in community service, her path led her to Hawaii, where she returned to the funeral profession as a Funeral Director. In 2021, Rachel came back home to Longview and rejoined Steele Chapel, where she later earned her certifications as a Licensed Funeral Director and Crematory Operator. Since then, her dedication, compassion, and leadership have continued to grow, culminating in her current role as General Manager overseeing all of our funeral homes and cemeteries.

Rachel’s diverse background has profoundly shaped her leadership philosophy, reinforcing her belief in empathy, accountability, and service to others. She leads with a strong sense of purpose and heart, guided by her core values of compassion, integrity, accountability, and service. She believes that true leadership means serving others first, creating an environment built on trust, respect, and continuous growth while ensuring every family receives the highest level of care.

Outside of her professional life, Rachel is the proud mother of twin girls, Anna and Adaline, who are her greatest joy. She enjoys spending time with her kids and family, gardening, going to the beach, watching football, and decorating for Christmas. Grounded by her faith, Rachel takes pride in creating a welcoming, supportive environment both at home and in the workplace. Her dedication to faith and family mirrors her professional mission, to lead with empathy, serve with integrity, and leave a lasting legacy of care and compassion for future generations.

As a 28 year resident of Longview/Kelso, WA, Rick has been employed all that time as a licensed funeral director and embalmer who is currently The Vice President of the Pierce Group Inc. Rick currently serves on the regulatory board for Funeral Homes and Cemeteries in the State of Washington. He is a Past President of the Kelso Lions Club and Past President of Longview Community Church. He is also Past President of the Washington State Funeral Director’s Association of which he was honored as Funeral Director of the Year in 2009. Rick has been involved with Stageworks Northwest (a NonProfit Community Theatre) for the past seven years currently serving as President of the Board of Directors. He has been married to Lorraine for the past 25 years and has two children Lance and Amy.