Jennifer Hay has been a licensed attorney since 2001, with over two decades of experience spanning legal, strategic, and executive leadership roles. She joined PLC in 2018 as Associate General Counsel and has since held key leadership positions including General Counsel in February 2020, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel in September 2022, and President and General Counsel in August 2024.  Ms. Hay brings more than 15 years of in-house legal expertise advising public and international companies, including more than a decade of direct experience in the funeral and cemetery profession.  Her expertise spans various functional areas including Legal, Human Resources, Audit and Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management, reflecting her ability to lead and integrate multidisciplinary teams.  She is also engaged in the broader funeral and cemetery profession, serving as a board member for the HeartLight Center and a member of the Finance Committee for the Funeral Service Foundation.  Before joining PLC, Ms. Hay held key roles at prominent organizations, including Whole Foods Market, Inc., LDR Spine USA, Inc., and Carriage Services, Inc., where she demonstrated a commitment to operational excellence and strategic innovation.