About Mike

Michael Hamlar is a dynamic entrepreneur, community leader, and public servant dedicated to advancing business, service, and opportunity throughout the Roanoke and Rocky Mount, Virginia regions. As President and Owner of Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory, he proudly continues a multigenerational legacy of excellence in service and care.

• President/Owner, Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory (Roanoke & Rocky Mount)
   
• Past President & Chairman of the Board, Virginia Morticians Association, Inc.
   
• Western District Funeral Director of the Year
   
• TV Host, The New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar
   
• Real Estate Developer; President, Hamlar Properties & Franklin Road Junction
   
• Founder, Hamlar Enterprises (Business Brokerage Firm) – managing over $1M in regional transactions
   

• Member, Board of Visitors, Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
   
• Selected to Governor-Elect Ralph Northam’s Transition Team
   
• Co-Chair, Virginia’s African-Americans for Biden/Harris
   
• Member, Secure Commonwealth Panel (Homeland Security)
   
• Former Board Member, Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge
   
• Former Board Member, Family Service of Roanoke
   
• Former Board Member, Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
   
• Legislative Advocacy Committee, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
   

Michael’s entrepreneurial journey reflects both vision and execution. In 2009, he founded Hamlar Enterprises, a business brokerage firm facilitating mergers, acquisitions, and valuations across Southwest Virginia. In 2012, he and his wife, Katina Casey Hamlar, expanded into real estate with the creation of Hamlar Properties, overseeing property management and real estate transactions, along with development initiatives including Franklin Road Junction.

His continued growth includes:

• Expansion of Hamlar-Curtis to Rocky Mount (2022)
   
• Installation of a crematory in Roanoke
   
• Opening of the Lawrence Hamlar Event Center (2023)
   
• Launch of Hamlar Pet Funeral Home & Crematory (2024)

Recognized by The Blue Ridge Journal as one of the “Top 20 Leaders Under 40,” Michael remains committed to innovation and forward-thinking leadership.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Wake Forest University (Seattle Bowl Champion, Demon Deacons Football)
   
• Associate Degree, Mortuary Science, John Tyler Community College
   
• MBA, Liberty University
   
• Doctorate in Business Administration (in progress), Walden University
   
• Adjunct Professor, American National University (Salem, VA)
   

• Founder, Hamlar Family Foundation
   
• Established Endowments at:
   
  • Wake Forest University
     
  • Virginia State University
     
  • Norfolk State University
     
• Board of Directors, Noah Christian Academy (supporting education for K–5 students in the Roanoke Valley)
   
• Kiwanis Club of Roanoke – spearheaded the founding of the Builder’s Club at Breckinridge & Lucy Addison Middle Schools
   

• Trustee & Youth Leader, Bethlehem Baptist Church
   
• President, Delaney Court Civic League
   

Michael is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is married to Katina Casey Hamlar, and together they have three children: Simone (19), Michal (15), and Micah (12). Guided by his faith, family, and commitment to service, Michael continues to build a lasting legacy in business and community leadership.President & Owner, Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory

Michael Hamlar is a dynamic entrepreneur, community leader, and public servant dedicated to advancing business, service, and opportunity throughout the Roanoke and Rocky Mount, Virginia regions. As President and Owner of Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory, he proudly continues a multigenerational legacy of excellence in service and care.

• President/Owner, Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory (Roanoke & Rocky Mount)
   
• Past President & Chairman of the Board, Virginia Morticians Association, Inc.
   
• Western District Funeral Director of the Year
   
• TV Host, The New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar
   
• Real Estate Developer; President, Hamlar Properties & Franklin Road Junction
   
• Founder, Hamlar Enterprises (Business Brokerage Firm) – managing over $1M in regional transactions
   

• Member, Board of Visitors, Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
   
• Selected to Governor-Elect Ralph Northam’s Transition Team
   
• Co-Chair, Virginia’s African-Americans for Biden/Harris
   
• Member, Secure Commonwealth Panel (Homeland Security)
   
• Former Board Member, Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge
   
• Former Board Member, Family Service of Roanoke
   
• Former Board Member, Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
   
• Legislative Advocacy Committee, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
   

Michael’s entrepreneurial journey reflects both vision and execution. In 2009, he founded Hamlar Enterprises, a business brokerage firm facilitating mergers, acquisitions, and valuations across Southwest Virginia. In 2012, he and his wife, Katina Casey Hamlar, expanded into real estate with the creation of Hamlar Properties, overseeing property management and real estate transactions, along with development initiatives including Franklin Road Junction.

His continued growth includes:

• Expansion of Hamlar-Curtis to Rocky Mount (2022)
   
• Installation of a crematory in Roanoke
   
• Opening of the Lawrence Hamlar Event Center (2023)
   
• Launch of Hamlar Pet Funeral Home & Crematory (2024)
   

Recognized by The Blue Ridge Journal as one of the “Top 20 Leaders Under 40,” Michael remains committed to innovation and forward-thinking leadership.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Wake Forest University (Seattle Bowl Champion, Demon Deacons Football)
   
• Associate Degree, Mortuary Science, John Tyler Community College
   
• MBA, Liberty University
   
• Doctorate in Business Administration (in progress), Walden University
   
• Adjunct Professor, American National University (Salem, VA)
   

• Founder, Hamlar Family Foundation
   
• Established Endowments at:
   
  • Wake Forest University
     
  • Virginia State University
     
  • Norfolk State University
     
• Board of Directors, Noah Christian Academy (supporting education for K–5 students in the Roanoke Valley)
   
• Kiwanis Club of Roanoke – spearheaded the founding of the Builder’s Club at Breckinridge & Lucy Addison Middle Schools
   

• Trustee & Youth Leader, Bethlehem Baptist Church
   
• President, Delaney Court Civic League
   

Michael is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is married to Katina Casey Hamlar, and together they have three children: Simone (19), Michal (15), and Micah (12). Guided by his faith, family, and commitment to service, Michael continues to build a lasting legacy in business and community leadership.