James DeCastro, CCE

James DeCastro, CCE has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Their most recent position was as a Golf Coach at TGA Premier Junior Golf, where they started in 2017. Prior to that, they worked as a Family Service Manager at Rolling Hills Memorial Park from 2016 to 2017, and as a General Manager at J. Warren Funeral Services from 2013 to 2016.

From 2004 to 2013, James served as the Executive Director at Diocese of Tucson Catholic Cemeteries, where they were responsible for the strategic plans and policies of the organization. Before that, from 2001 to 2004, they worked as a Contract Accountant through Accountemps, primarily focusing on caring for their elderly parents while also working on a temporary basis for Waste Management in an internal auditing function.

James also has experience as a Self-Employed Accountant/Manager at Chaka Theatre from 1990 to 2001, where they handled accounting responsibilities and managed the daily operations. Prior to that, they held various Accountant positions in industries such as Medical, Property Management, Retail, and Oil & Gas from 1982 to 1990.

Their earliest listed position is as a Public Accountant at Charles L. DeCastro Public Accountants from 1979 to 1982, where they prepared financial statements, provided tax planning, and implemented accounting procedures.

Overall, James DeCastro has a diverse background in sales, management, and accounting, with a particular focus on the funeral service and cemetery industry.

James DeCastro, CCE, has an extensive education history that includes various certifications and degrees in the field of cemetery and funeral services, business administration, and accounting.

In 1972, they graduated from Holyoke High School with a general field of study. Following that, from 1975 to 1979, they attended Fort Lewis College, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Accounting & Business.

In 2005, James DeCastro enrolled at The University of Memphis for their International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association University Program. James completed the program in 2008, obtaining a degree in Cemetery / Land Management, Sales, Business Administration, and Personalized Services. During the same time period, from 2005 to 2008, they also attended John Carroll University, but no specific field of study is mentioned.

Furthermore, they have acquired several certifications. In 1980, they became an Associate Member of the National Society of Public Accountants. Then, in 2011, James DeCastro obtained the Certified Catholic Cemetery Executive (CCCE) certification from the Catholic Cemetery Conference. Finally, in 2012, they earned the title of Certified Cemetery Executive (CCE) from the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association.