Trigard Announces Next Generation of Leadership Following Linda Darby-Dowers’ Retirement 

Trigard, a division of Greenwood Inc. headquartered in Danville, Illinois, has announced the retirement of Linda Darby-Dowers following a 43-year career with the company, where she most recently served as Chief Executive Officer. 

A fourth-generation family-owned company, Trigard manufactures burial vaults and memorialization products for funeral homes and cemeteries nationwide. 

Founded in the late 1960s, the company has evolved through product development, innovation, and dealer support while remaining committed to the deathcare profession and the families it serves. 

Trigard will continue under the leadership of Ethan Darby, Chief Marketing Officer, and Ross Darby, Chief Operating Officer, who were both owners alongside Darby-Dowers prior to her retirement. 

“Trigard has a strong foundation, an exceptional team, and a clear vision for the future,” said Ethan Darby. “We are excited about what lies ahead and remain focused on providing the level of quality and service our network of valued dealers has come to expect from Trigard.” 

While retiring from her day-to-day role, Darby-Dowers leaves behind a lasting legacy shaped by dedication to the company’s values, its employees, and relationships built throughout the industry. She will continue to serve as a board member. 

For more information about Trigard, visit trigard.com.