Amanda & Nathan Ramsey, Owners
When you choose Maggard Memorials and Laser Art Technology (in Lebanon, OH) to create your custom monuments, you work with professionals who bring decades of experience to every project. Amanda Maggard-Ramsey, the CEO and President, began her career in granite memorials in 1996 by working with her parents in the Lebanon office. Amanda took over the family business in 2009.
Today, Amanda owns and operates Maggard Memorials and Laser Art Technology with her husband, Nathan Ramsey, who does all engraving and setting of memorials. Since joining the business, Nathan has learned vital information about sandblasting and managing the company’s relationships with local cemeteries. Amanda and Nathan have been blessed with three children: Kyle, Kayli and Kolton.
What you’ll love about Amanda is how much she genuinely cares about your family! You are not a sale. You are not a transaction. You are not an appointment. You are a spouse, child, parent, grandparent, sibling, or friend of a missed loved one. You are a person. You are a soul with ideas on how to honor your loved one – and together, we’ll collaborate on a one-of-a-kind design to memorialize them! She fuels the company’s motto of “Where you’re treated like family… and your business won’t be taken ‘for granite’!” with her passion to celebrate the life lived, not just mourn the life lost. Amanda touches every step of your granite’s process – from design to production to scheduling installation.
What you’ll notice about Nate is that he’s everywhere at once. We run lean to offer the best prices possible – so with few staff, one person wears many hats. When you arrive for a design consult, he’ll likely be moving granite around the lot with the forklift, sandblasting, running the laser, or loading the truck for a day of monument installs. He may be adding some final dates to existing stones or quoting someone for headstones in need of repair. If you want to see who will actually be handling your loved one’s stone… it’s him! Not a contracted third-party or behind-the-scenes crew… one of the owners himself!
Clayton Maggard, Founder
One of the company’s founders, Clayton is the MLA patriarch and a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having been awarded The Soldier's' Medal! He successfully ran the monument shop in Lebanon, OH. There, he built lasting relationships with cemeteries and funeral homes who, to this day, still ask if Clayton is in the business. We’re proud to answer, “Yes!” When he’s not making home visits for families who can’t drive or travel to our shop, he’s Nate’s right-hand-man helping around the display lot or installing monuments. You may see him in the cemetery getting a stone rubbing for Amanda so she can stencil up a final date order or he may be installing a vase being added to a loved one’s monument. When you love your work, there’s no such thing as retirement!
Linda (Maggard) Hensel, Founder
The other company’s founder, Linda is the MLA Matriarch! With Clayton, she built such a loving business that her daughter Amanda couldn’t help but want to work here too! Linda manages our accounting and payroll while also maintaining long-time relationships with funeral homes. The keeper of all records, Linda is always amazed at the growing number of families we get to serve year over year! If you get a letter or flyer in the mail from Maggard, it’s because Linda wanted you to know that we’re here ready to serve you in your time of need!
Kayli embodies the company's motto, “Where you’re treated like family… and your business won’t be taken ‘for granite’!” with her unwavering passion to celebrate the life lived, not just mourn the life lost. Her approach is deeply personal and compassionate, ensuring that every memorial is a meaningful tribute that resonates with the family’s wishes and memories.
From the initial consultation to the final installation, Kayli is involved in every step of the process. She meticulously handles the design, production, and scheduling, ensuring that each memorial is crafted with the highest level of precision and care. Her attention to detail and dedication to excellence guarantee that every project meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Kayli’s warm, empathetic nature and professional expertise make her a trusted partner for families during their most challenging times. She not only creates beautiful memorials but also provides a comforting presence, guiding families through the process with understanding and compassion.
Her commitment to the community and her clients reflects the values instilled in her by her parents and grandparents. As a third-generation memorial specialist, Kayli continues the legacy of her family with pride and dedication, making a significant impact in the lives of those she serves.
In order to create the best possible granite engravings, we use state-of-the-art photographic and engraving technology. When photos are required, we will help educate you on what yields the best result. The better the photo the better the results. We will even take photos for you either here in the office or at a location of your choice.
We are one of the few memorial companies in the area who own and operate a laser engraver — all your work will be done in-house. Our laser engraving machine is one of the largest machines in the country.
Our laser engraver is serviced monthly, so it works as if it was brand new. It has a 72″ x 120″ bed size and a vertical thickness capability of 24″. Its weight capacity is 8,800 lbs.
Hence, you can rely on it for precision results for a wide range of granite engraving.
-Lebanon Chamber of Commerce
-Preble County Chamber of Commerce
-Springboro Chamber of Commerce
-Mason- Deerfield Chamber of Commerce
-West Chester Chamber of Commerce
-Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
-A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
-The Spirit of ’76 Memorial Gardens & Arboretum Korean War Memorial
-Member of the Monument Builders of North America (MBNA)
Memorialize your loved one with a personalized stone from Maggard Memorials & Laser Art. Contact us today for a free consultation. We go above and beyond to make your experience positive.
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