GLENDALE, CA—Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries President & CEO Darin Drabing announced the promotion of Dennis Madison to Senior Vice President–Architecture & Engineering. In his new role he is responsible for the design, development, and modification of cemetery property, infrastructure, and buildings, including the management and conservation of water resources and energy in compliance with regulatory agencies and the association’s long-term objectives. Dennis has been with Forest Lawn since 1992 and has served in multiple roles, including Vice President–Environmental Compliance, where he led the team responsible for the
multifaceted environmental health and safety compliance of the organization for over fifteen years. He is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioner with the State of California and a Certified Permitting Professional with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). He has spoken at numerous Cemetery and Mortuary Association of California (CMAC) and International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (ICCFA) conferences. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering and a master’s degree in Environmental and Occupational Health, both from California State University Northridge (CSUN).
“Dennis has been with Forest Lawn for over 30 years,” said Drabing. “Throughout his career, he has worked to ensure the safety and sustainability of our memorial parks, and we look forward to the continued direction our Architecture & Engineering department will take in his capable
hands.”
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For more than a century, Forest Lawn has been an integral part of Southern California. Since its founding, Forest Lawn has committed itself to providing outstanding service and beautiful environments for family outings, remembering loved ones and commemorating holidays. Forest Lawn’s locations in the Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties serve all faiths and cultures, and offer a wide range of celebrations and special events with competitively priced cremation and traditional funeral services throughout Southern California. FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL-PARKS & MORTUARIES | Arcadia – FD 2186 | Cathedral City – FD 1847 | City of Industry – FD 2121 |Coachella – FD 640 | Covina Hills – FD 1150 | Cypress – FD 1051 | Glendale – FD 656 | Hollywood Hills – FD 904 |Indio – FD 967 | Long Beach – FD 1151
