Spencer Larkin
Chief Executive Officer
Spencer Larkin is a co-founder and owner of Envision Strategic Partners. He is an accomplished leader with over 28 years of experience in the death care industry, with both division management and corporate executive-level roles. He graduated from the University of Utah Executive MBA program in 2008 and has an undergraduate degree in accounting. He has expertise in building a strong team and attracting talent, communications, client relations, teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational development, training, creativity, public relations, marketing strategy, system development, and overall operations.
Just as important as hard skills, Spencer has high empathy, and he truly cares about people. Spencer enjoys helping people and finds much enjoyment building preneed programs for Funeral Homes and seeing the success of others.
Spencer has a long family history in the Funeral profession. His great-great-grandfather started working in the profession in 1885 and he continues the tradition. With his background working in the family funeral homes, he has a unique perspective on how to create a positive preneed program having done everything from digging graves, washing cars, funeral arranging and directing, accounting, to overseeing all of the preneed and at-need operations, and everything in-between. This has helped Envision be more effective in customizing preneed programs and helping funeral homes be efficient touching more people’s lives in a positive way.
When he is not working, he has 5 amazing children that he loves spending time with. He also, loves martial arts and has knowledge in many different styles including Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Jiu-jitsu, etc. He may have been beaten up one too many times but still won't stop. Spencer loves learning and pushes himself to continue growing in all aspects of life.
Spencer is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Envision Strategic Partners.
Spencer Larkin
Chief Executive Officer
Spencer Larkin is a co-founder and owner of Envision Strategic Partners. He is an accomplished leader with over 28 years of experience in the death care industry, with both division management and corporate executive-level roles. He graduated from the University of Utah Executive MBA program in 2008 and has an undergraduate degree in accounting. He has expertise in building a strong team and attracting talent, communications, client relations, teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational development, training, creativity, public relations, marketing strategy, system development, and overall operations.
Just as important as hard skills, Spencer has high empathy, and he truly cares about people. Spencer enjoys helping people and finds much enjoyment building preneed programs for Funeral Homes and seeing the success of others.
Spencer has a long family history in the Funeral profession. His great-great-grandfather started working in the profession in 1885 and he continues the tradition. With his background working in the family funeral homes, he has a unique perspective on how to create a positive preneed program having done everything from digging graves, washing cars, funeral arranging and directing, accounting, to overseeing all of the preneed and at-need operations, and everything in-between. This has helped Envision be more effective in customizing preneed programs and helping funeral homes be efficient touching more people’s lives in a positive way.
When he is not working, he has 5 amazing children that he loves spending time with. He also, loves martial arts and has knowledge in many different styles including Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Jiu-jitsu, etc. He may have been beaten up one too many times but still won't stop. Spencer loves learning and pushes himself to continue growing in all aspects of life.
Spencer is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Envision Strategic Partners.
West Foulger
Chief Operating Officer & President of Business Development
West Foulger has worked in the funeral profession since 1997. Prior to making the decision to become a Preneed Sales Counselor he spent 5 years in the restaurant industry. He took what he learned working in hospitality and applied it to his new career in funeral planning. West has a passion for building lasting relationships and serving families. His new career took off quickly and within two years accepted his first Preneed Sales Manager position in the small town of Roseburg, OR. Since then, he has not looked back. For more than 23 years West has worked to build preneed sales teams with large corporately held firms and family owned operations. He has a successful track record working with funeral homes, cemeteries and combination locations. During his time as Preneed Sales Manager with a large family owner firm in Salt Lake City, UT he grew their preneed program from $2 Million to over $8 Million in annual preneed sales in just under 5 years. This success led to co-founding Envision Strategic Partners where he used his 20+ years of experience to help more privately owned funeral homes and cemeteries develop a preneed program that could compete with any firm in any market.
Outside of work West enjoys spending time with his family in the great outdoors. He enjoys fishing, camping, snowboarding, mountain biking and boating. His time working in restaurants has stayed with him and he enjoys cooking for his large family. When the whole family comes home for holidays and Sunday dinners he regularly fires up the pellet smoker and works all day in the kitchen to feed more than 15 people. He believes that everything he does in his personal and professional life is all about putting your family first. For him, preplanning your own personal wishes is one of the most important acts of kindness you can perform for the people you love.
West is a co-founder of Envision Strategic Partners and currently the Chief Operating Officer and President of Business Development.
West Foulger
Chief Operating Officer & President of Business Development
West Foulger has worked in the funeral profession since 1997. Prior to making the decision to become a Preneed Sales Counselor he spent 5 years in the restaurant industry. He took what he learned working in hospitality and applied it to his new career in funeral planning. West has a passion for building lasting relationships and serving families. His new career took off quickly and within two years accepted his first Preneed Sales Manager position in the small town of Roseburg, OR. Since then, he has not looked back. For more than 23 years West has worked to build preneed sales teams with large corporately held firms and family owned operations. He has a successful track record working with funeral homes, cemeteries and combination locations. During his time as Preneed Sales Manager with a large family owner firm in Salt Lake City, UT he grew their preneed program from $2 Million to over $8 Million in annual preneed sales in just under 5 years. This success led to co-founding Envision Strategic Partners where he used his 20+ years of experience to help more privately owned funeral homes and cemeteries develop a preneed program that could compete with any firm in any market.
Outside of work West enjoys spending time with his family in the great outdoors. He enjoys fishing, camping, snowboarding, mountain biking and boating. His time working in restaurants has stayed with him and he enjoys cooking for his large family. When the whole family comes home for holidays and Sunday dinners he regularly fires up the pellet smoker and works all day in the kitchen to feed more than 15 people. He believes that everything he does in his personal and professional life is all about putting your family first. For him, preplanning your own personal wishes is one of the most important acts of kindness you can perform for the people you love.
West is a co-founder of Envision Strategic Partners and currently the Chief Operating Officer and President of Business Development.
Kenia Gutman
Communications & Event Lead
Kenia Gutman serves as the Communications & Event Lead at Envision Strategic Partners, where she leads strategic event planning, marketing communications, and community engagement initiatives that drive measurable growth. She originally joined Envision in January 2022 and returned in October 2025, bringing expanded experience and a strong focus on aligning marketing efforts with sales outcomes.
With over four years of experience in marketing and event strategy, Kenia specializes in developing targeted campaigns, executing community events, and implementing follow-up systems that connect engagement efforts directly to revenue growth. She is passionate about creating meaningful community experiences while ensuring every initiative supports long-term business development and measurable results.
Kenia Gutman
Communications & Event Lead
Kenia Gutman serves as the Communications & Event Lead at Envision Strategic Partners, where she leads strategic event planning, marketing communications, and community engagement initiatives that drive measurable growth. She originally joined Envision in January 2022 and returned in October 2025, bringing expanded experience and a strong focus on aligning marketing efforts with sales outcomes.
With over four years of experience in marketing and event strategy, Kenia specializes in developing targeted campaigns, executing community events, and implementing follow-up systems that connect engagement efforts directly to revenue growth. She is passionate about creating meaningful community experiences while ensuring every initiative supports long-term business development and measurable results.
Michael Escalante
Director of Training and Development
Michael Escalante graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a B.S in Psychology and Neuroscience. He transitioned from a years-long career working in high-end restaurants, taking his profound knowledge of service, and translating it into serving families in death care. Getting his start in the funeral industry with SCI, Michael quickly found fulfillment professionally in helping families in both pre-need, and at-need roles. Currently residing in Southern California, Michael now works with Envision as a Regional Sales Director to assist in recruiting and training counselors to provide meaningful send-offs and long-lasting memories via pre-need sales.
Michael Escalante
Director of Training and Development
Michael Escalante graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a B.S in Psychology and Neuroscience. He transitioned from a years-long career working in high-end restaurants, taking his profound knowledge of service, and translating it into serving families in death care. Getting his start in the funeral industry with SCI, Michael quickly found fulfillment professionally in helping families in both pre-need, and at-need roles. Currently residing in Southern California, Michael now works with Envision as a Regional Sales Director to assist in recruiting and training counselors to provide meaningful send-offs and long-lasting memories via pre-need sales.
Wanda M. Sizemore
Onboarding Specialist
Wanda Sizemore began working in the funeral profession as a preneed sales consultant in 1997. Before that her background was in the insurance and financial sector, becoming fully insurance licensed in 1988. Wanda has developed many skills over her career including sales, sales management, training and development, meeting facilitation, negotiating and consulting. She has appeared in many publications throughout her career in funeral service.
Wanda is a Certified Celebrant, Certified Preplanning Consultant and has received many distinguished service awards, sales honors and achievements throughout her career. Wanda believes strongly that giving back to the profession is important and has done so by being on boards and committees as well as chairing national events.
Wanda gains the most fulfillment when she is making a difference in the lives of others, whether it is a family she is serving or providing personal support and development of others.
Wanda M. Sizemore
Onboarding Specialist
Wanda Sizemore began working in the funeral profession as a preneed sales consultant in 1997. Before that her background was in the insurance and financial sector, becoming fully insurance licensed in 1988. Wanda has developed many skills over her career including sales, sales management, training and development, meeting facilitation, negotiating and consulting. She has appeared in many publications throughout her career in funeral service.
Wanda is a Certified Celebrant, Certified Preplanning Consultant and has received many distinguished service awards, sales honors and achievements throughout her career. Wanda believes strongly that giving back to the profession is important and has done so by being on boards and committees as well as chairing national events.
Wanda gains the most fulfillment when she is making a difference in the lives of others, whether it is a family she is serving or providing personal support and development of others.
James Davenport
Regional Sales Director
James Davenport for the past fourteen years has been in the funeral and cemetery. Prior to his employment in the death care industry, he was the Director of Marketing and Admissions at Randolph Nursing Home, in Winchester, Indiana. During his time serving residents and their families, he learned about the importance of preneed arrangements. Also at that time, James learned about the importance of building relationships and serving others.
In 2008, he transitioned from serving families at the nursing home, into assisting families who had already lost members, or who were planning to prepare for those times. Gardens of Memory allowed James to continue his passion for helping families. While there he witnessed many forms of tragedy that allowed him to better understand the death care industry and how to better assist each family’s unique needs.
While at Gardens of Memory, he began his journey as a family service counselor. As a counselor, James learned how to grow his contacts by creating a better experience for his clients at perhaps the hardest point in their lives. As his abilities grew so did his contacts. His company recognized his achievements with several counselor awards and shortly thereafter, James rose to the position of manager. As a manager, he was no longer focused on his own accomplishments but of his team. His reason was now to hire and train the team, to teach them how to assist families with respect, and in doing so build those lasting relationships. James earned sales manager awards in 2015, 2016, and 2018.
During his time with Stonemor Partners L.P. James truly felt that the relationships he built were a scaffolding to his success and empowered him to continue his career path which led him to Envision Strategic Partners now in 2022. James is thrilled to be able to build new relationships with counselors, train team members, and partner with funeral homes in multiple areas around the United States.
James Davenport
Regional Sales Director
James Davenport for the past fourteen years has been in the funeral and cemetery. Prior to his employment in the death care industry, he was the Director of Marketing and Admissions at Randolph Nursing Home, in Winchester, Indiana. During his time serving residents and their families, he learned about the importance of preneed arrangements. Also at that time, James learned about the importance of building relationships and serving others.
In 2008, he transitioned from serving families at the nursing home, into assisting families who had already lost members, or who were planning to prepare for those times. Gardens of Memory allowed James to continue his passion for helping families. While there he witnessed many forms of tragedy that allowed him to better understand the death care industry and how to better assist each family’s unique needs.
While at Gardens of Memory, he began his journey as a family service counselor. As a counselor, James learned how to grow his contacts by creating a better experience for his clients at perhaps the hardest point in their lives. As his abilities grew so did his contacts. His company recognized his achievements with several counselor awards and shortly thereafter, James rose to the position of manager. As a manager, he was no longer focused on his own accomplishments but of his team. His reason was now to hire and train the team, to teach them how to assist families with respect, and in doing so build those lasting relationships. James earned sales manager awards in 2015, 2016, and 2018.
During his time with Stonemor Partners L.P. James truly felt that the relationships he built were a scaffolding to his success and empowered him to continue his career path which led him to Envision Strategic Partners now in 2022. James is thrilled to be able to build new relationships with counselors, train team members, and partner with funeral homes in multiple areas around the United States.
Chad Walhood
Regional Sales Director
Chad Walhood graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with a degree in Communications. He began his career in broadcasting, working in the Wausau and Milwaukee markets before securing a position as an On-Air Personality for NRG Media in Plover, WI. During his time in radio, Chad developed a passion for advertising, copywriting, and commercial production, earning a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) award for his work.
Chad and his wife later relocated to Madison, WI, where he transitioned into a role as an Account Executive for Entercom/Audacy. In this position, he sold and wrote radio ads and developed digital marketing strategies across southern Wisconsin. During this time, he managed to build a multi-million-dollar book of business with various clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including universities, car dealerships, construction, and hospitality.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chad decided to pivot his career and joined Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Care as a Pre-Need Counselor. His connection to the funeral industry runs deep—his mother’s family owned a funeral home in Minnesota, and his stepfather’s family operated one in central Wisconsin. Combining this background with his sales expertise, Chad quickly became a top performer, consistently leading sales for both Envision and Homesteaders Life Company as a million-dollar producer.
In addition to his career in funeral services, Chad is also one of the three owners of Forward Craft & Coffee in Madison, WI. A small coffee and craft beer bar in the hip Atwood neighborhood.
Chad Walhood
Regional Sales Director
Chad Walhood graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with a degree in Communications. He began his career in broadcasting, working in the Wausau and Milwaukee markets before securing a position as an On-Air Personality for NRG Media in Plover, WI. During his time in radio, Chad developed a passion for advertising, copywriting, and commercial production, earning a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) award for his work.
Chad and his wife later relocated to Madison, WI, where he transitioned into a role as an Account Executive for Entercom/Audacy. In this position, he sold and wrote radio ads and developed digital marketing strategies across southern Wisconsin. During this time, he managed to build a multi-million-dollar book of business with various clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including universities, car dealerships, construction, and hospitality.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chad decided to pivot his career and joined Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Care as a Pre-Need Counselor. His connection to the funeral industry runs deep—his mother’s family owned a funeral home in Minnesota, and his stepfather’s family operated one in central Wisconsin. Combining this background with his sales expertise, Chad quickly became a top performer, consistently leading sales for both Envision and Homesteaders Life Company as a million-dollar producer.
In addition to his career in funeral services, Chad is also one of the three owners of Forward Craft & Coffee in Madison, WI. A small coffee and craft beer bar in the hip Atwood neighborhood.
Heather Kelley
Director of Sales Support
Heather Kelley's career in the funeral industry began in 2003 holding positions as an administrative assistant, office manager and a one-year Funeral Director Internship which included completing the mandatory number of embalming’s with the State of Utah. After some time away from the funeral industry to be a stay-at-home mom, she returned to the workforce as a Client Support Specialist for a Medicare Insurance firm. Years later she was offered a position with Larkin Mortuaries & Cemeteries as an Advanced Planning & Aftercare Specialist eventually moving into the Director of Preneed Sales Support role. In January 2016, Envision Strategic Partners opened its doors, and she became the Director of Sales with Envision. As the Director of Sales, her main responsibility is to support the preneed counselors, funeral homeowners, and managers along with the Envision management and administration staff. Those responsibilities include overseeing the Aftercare process for all Envision firms. Other responsibilities include reporting, CRM Training, Community Event support, recruiting support, data entry of company-generated leads, accounts payable, payroll, and administration support. She is a proud mother of 3 awesome kids and a huge Disneyland fanatic. Personal hobbies include visiting as many MLB stadiums as possible, camping with her large immediate family, traveling and “out angling” anyone at local fishing holes.
Heather Kelley
Director of Sales Support
Heather Kelley's career in the funeral industry began in 2003 holding positions as an administrative assistant, office manager and a one-year Funeral Director Internship which included completing the mandatory number of embalming’s with the State of Utah. After some time away from the funeral industry to be a stay-at-home mom, she returned to the workforce as a Client Support Specialist for a Medicare Insurance firm. Years later she was offered a position with Larkin Mortuaries & Cemeteries as an Advanced Planning & Aftercare Specialist eventually moving into the Director of Preneed Sales Support role. In January 2016, Envision Strategic Partners opened its doors, and she became the Director of Sales with Envision. As the Director of Sales, her main responsibility is to support the preneed counselors, funeral homeowners, and managers along with the Envision management and administration staff. Those responsibilities include overseeing the Aftercare process for all Envision firms. Other responsibilities include reporting, CRM Training, Community Event support, recruiting support, data entry of company-generated leads, accounts payable, payroll, and administration support. She is a proud mother of 3 awesome kids and a huge Disneyland fanatic. Personal hobbies include visiting as many MLB stadiums as possible, camping with her large immediate family, traveling and “out angling” anyone at local fishing holes.
Mikayla Mann
Administrative Sales Support
Mikayla joined Envision in 2022 and plays a key role in supporting daily operations through accurate data management and administrative coordination. Her responsibilities include data entry for the Aftercare process and company generated leads, bonus tracking, and recruiting support. She is recognized for her attention to detail, organization, and commitment to supporting team success. Outside of work, Mikayla enjoys camping, traveling, going to the movies, and spending time as a proud dog mom.
Mikayla Mann
Administrative Sales Support
Mikayla joined Envision in 2022 and plays a key role in supporting daily operations through accurate data management and administrative coordination. Her responsibilities include data entry for the Aftercare process and company generated leads, bonus tracking, and recruiting support. She is recognized for her attention to detail, organization, and commitment to supporting team success. Outside of work, Mikayla enjoys camping, traveling, going to the movies, and spending time as a proud dog mom.
Kylee Rae
Director of Recruiting
Kylee Rae studied Business and Special Education at Utah State University. She is the Director of Recruiting. She started working for Envision in 2018 as a Data Entry Specialist and has grown with Envision since then. She has family members in the funeral business and grew up doing seasonal work with Funeral Homes and Mortuaries. She is passionate about this industry and loves working with the Envision Team.
Kylee Rae
Director of Recruiting
Kylee Rae studied Business and Special Education at Utah State University. She is the Director of Recruiting. She started working for Envision in 2018 as a Data Entry Specialist and has grown with Envision since then. She has family members in the funeral business and grew up doing seasonal work with Funeral Homes and Mortuaries. She is passionate about this industry and loves working with the Envision Team.
