History.
From the moment Steven Johnson and David Penepent met, we found that our individual personality traits and experiences complemented each other’s in surprising and what turned out to be inseparable ways. The funeral industry can be slow to change in an atmosphere of constantly shifting societal values. This made us eager to cultivate our own consulting practice, one that would effectively intersect our expertise with our respective experience. We believe that what makes a funeral business thrive is the passion that drives it. Choosing to specialize in a field means that you are completely devoted to it; that you will protect it as if it were your own. That is the energy that sets us apart.
JP Consulting officially opened its doors in 2019. The team brings an exceptional level of enthusiasm, dedication, and nuanced perspective that makes our firm the best solution for today’s funeral director.
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We know that finding the right advisor to assist you is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer free consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.
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Meet the Team.
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Steven L. Johnson, MBA, CFSP, MBIE
Steven Johnson is a practicing funeral director with over 15 years of experience in the funeral industry. He graduated from SUNY Canton with an AAS Degree in Mortuary Science in 2005, with a B. Tech Degree in Funeral Services Administration in 2016, earned his MBA from Medaille College in 2018. In 2018, Steve also earned his CFSP from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. In 2019, Steve was certified to teach the 30-Hour General Industry OSHA Course by the Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Center at the University of Buffalo. Along with practicing full time in Western New York, Steve is an Adjunct Instructor at SUNY Canton in the Funeral Services Administration Program.
Education
Medaille College
Master of Business Administration, 2018
SUNY Canton
B. Tech., Funeral Services Administration, 2016
SUNY Canton
A.A.S., Mortuary Science, 2006
Activities & Affiliations
• New York State Licensed Funeral Director
• Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
• British Institute of Embalmers, Member
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David R. Penepent, Ph.D., CFSP
Dr. David R. Penepent is currently an associate professor and manages the Funeral Services Administration program at SUNY Canton. He received his bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and his masters degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. In November of 2015 he received his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in management from Walden University. David has written several articles that have been published in funeral industry publications. He is the founder of AFSEP, LLC which provides continuing education for funeral directors in multiple states.
Education
Walden University
Ph.D., Management, 2015
University of Phoenix
M.A., Organizational Management, 2005
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
B.S., Psychology, 1992
Simmons Institute of Mortuary Science
Certificate, Mortuary Science, 1989
Activities & Affiliations
• New York State Licensed Funeral Director
• Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
• American Board of Funeral Service Education, Member