Our Staff

Bruce and Kari Daniel are the proud owners of Westbrock Funeral Home since 2024, and Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home since 2018, where they are honored to serve families with compassion, integrity, and a genuine commitment to personalized care. Together, they believe every life deserves to be celebrated and every family deserves to feel supported, heard, and cared for during one of life’s most difficult times.

Bruce, a 1992 graduate of Northmont High School, has dedicated his career to serving others. In addition to co-owning the funeral homes, he owns and operates a mortuary transportation company, providing dependable, respectful care and support to funeral homes and families throughout the region. His calm demeanor, strong work ethic, and servant’s heart have earned the trust and respect of those he serves.

Kari, a 1991 graduate of Valley View High School, earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2015 before becoming a licensed funeral director in 2018. She considers it a true privilege to walk alongside families as they honor the lives of those they love, offering guidance, comfort, and compassionate support every step of the way.

As husband and wife, Bruce and Kari are grateful for the opportunity to serve their community together, treating every family with the same care and respect they would want for their own. Bruce is the proud father of his son, Jackson, and Kari is the proud mother of her daughter, Cameron.

Together, they are active members of Fairhaven Church in Centerville and enjoy giving back to the community through organizations including the Germantown Lions Club, Heart of Centerville & Washington Township, and the Ronald McDonald House, where they volunteer their time and talents. When they're not serving others, they enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and making memories with family and friends.

For Bruce and Kari, funeral service is more than a profession—it's a calling to care for others with kindness, dignity, and compassion when families need it most.

Cory A. Knox, Funeral Director & Embalmer, was born and raised in the Springfield and Clark County Area and began working part-time for a local funeral home there while still in high school. He is a 2015 graduate of Southeastern High School and a 2018 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and has been a licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer since 2020.

Cory joined the staff of Westbrock Funeral Home and Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home in 2024, and finds great reward in serving the community during their times of need by providing personalized life celebrations for their loved one while attending to even the finest of details.

When he isn't serving families at the funeral home, Cory loves being outdoors, whether he's spending time with family, casting a line fishing or trying out a new recipe on the grill. Cory lives in Beavercreek with his wife and best friend, Erika, and their twin boys, Vincent and Arthur.

Wendi Flor is a passionate and dedicated funeral service professional who graduated from Valley View High School in 1989. She received her associate’s degree in nursing in 1990 and was a Registered Nurse for 13 years before attending Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in 2005. Wendi became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 2006. She began her career with an apprenticeship at Tobias Funeral Home, where she worked for five years, followed by another five years at Gebhart, Schmidt, and Parramore. In 2016, she joined the team at Westbrock Funeral Home, continuing her commitment to compassionate care.  She also splits her time when needed at Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home in Germantown, OH.

Wendi is the proud mother of her son, Justin Flor, and enjoys spending time with her family. She loves being outdoors, going mudding in four-wheel drives, traveling—especially to the beach—and being around water. What she cherishes most about her work is the opportunity to help people and meet new families, and she approaches her job with genuine passion and dedication.

Ali Bowman is a compassionate and dedicated funeral director apprentice who will be completing her licensing journey with Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home and Westbrock Funeral Home by the end of 2026. 

With a passion for serving others and helping families through life’s most meaningful moments, Ali brings warmth, organization, and genuine care to every family she serves.

Originally from the Germantown area, Ali spent time living in the Cleveland and Chicago areas before returning to Ohio. She graduated from Prairie Ridge High School in 2015 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in healthcare management from the University of Findlay.

Before entering funeral service, Ali built a successful career as a Venue and Event Manager in the wedding industry, where she discovered her love for working with people and helping them navigate important life events. After experiencing the loss of her grandmother and helping her own family make funeral arrangements, Ali felt called to a new path—one where she could support others during some of their most difficult and meaningful moments.

Ali joined Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home in 2024 as an Administrative Assistant and Funeral Director Apprentice, serving families at both the Arpp, Root & Carter location and Westbrock Funeral Home locations.

Outside of work, Ali enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their four dogs as they continue building their family farm and tending to their garden. She loves reading, traveling, and finding new adventures and experiences to share with her family.

Ali’s goal is simple: to provide each family with a caring, seamless, and comforting experience while honoring the life and memories of their loved one.

Shelly Liggett serves as the Office Administrator where compassion, organization, and attention to detail are at the heart of everything she does. She takes pride in helping create meaningful experiences for the families we serve, whether it is coordinating the details behind the scenes or designing personalized memorial materials that honor a loved one's life. She believes even the smallest details can make a lasting impact during life's most important moments. 

She is originally from Colorado and moved to Ohio to attend college at Cedarville University where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice in 2019. She joined the Westbrock team in September 2024.

Shelly is a devoted wife and proud mom to her little boy. Her family also includes two mini Australian Shepherds who keep her home full of love and energy. Outside of work she enjoys spending quality time with her dogs and finding new adventures with her family.

Tim was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2017 he retired from a 46 year career dedicated to people in parishes of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as teacher, pastoral minister, and pastoral associate.

Tim came to the Miami Valley area in 1991 and was employed for 26 years at The Church of the Incarnation as a pastoral associate. As part of his work, he assisted over 1100 families in preparing funeral services for their loved ones.

After he retired from Incarnation in 2017 he joined The Westbrock Funeral Home support staff as a funeral director's assistant. He takes great pride in being there for others and assisting families with the utmost care and understanding during their time of loss. He looks upon his work as a ministry to others, helping in quiet ways to add comfort to our families.

Tim is married to Pat, a retired teacher of 36 years of service. Serving others is a family trait. They were blessed with two children, a daughter and a son deceased at the age of 4 years, and a granddaughter.

He is honored to be associated with and working with the directors and staff of Westbrock Funeral Home who provide distinctive services to their families.