Stonemor Partners LP announced that Chief Operating Officer Michael L. Stache, will retire at the end of December 2013. At the same time, the company announced that David L. Meyers has been appointed Incoming COO effective immediately and will succeed Mr. Stache following his retirement from the company. Mr. Stache has served as StoneMor's Senior Vice-President & COO since its founding in 2004 and will work with Mr. Myers in effecting a smooth transition.

David L. Meyers comes to StoneMor with more than 22 years of experience in management, operations, sales and business development. Prior to joining StoneMor, from 2005 to 2012, he served as Division Vice President for Terminix International. As COO of StoneMor, he will report directly to Mr. Miller and his responsibilities will include, among other roles, providing day-to-day leadership and management that mirrors the mission and core values of StoneMor Partners, driving sales and profitability as well as spearheading the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.