CJ Thacker

Chief Executive Officer & President
 

CJ Thacker is the Chief Executive Officer of Thacker Caskets, Inc. and Thacker Casket Manufacturing. He began his career with the company while still in high school. Shortly after graduation, CJ joined the company full-time to assist his mother while his father, Carl C. Thacker, battled lung cancer. He and his mother Audrey took the reigns of the family business after Carl passed away.

CJ’s passion for the funeral industry led Thacker Caskets on its growth trajectory. Under his helm, the company has expanded to serve 33 states and has become the largest privately held casket company in the U.S.! 

CJ and his wife Diane have three children, Danielle, Justin, and Sara. CJ enjoys spending time with his family, including his five grandchildren. He also enjoys spending time at the family lake house, hunting, and fishing.