The Genealogists Behind Your Discoveries

For fifty years, Price Genealogy has had the privilege of walking alongside families as they uncover their roots. While our company name appears on every report, it’s our researchers who bring each story to life. Behind every carefully crafted report, every breakthrough discovery, and every long-awaited answer is a dedicated researcher who truly cares about the families we serve. As we celebrate this special anniversary year, we want to pull back the curtain and introduce you to some of the individuals whose dedication, skill, and heart have made five decades of discovery possible.

OUR RESEARCHERS

Jessica Adlard:

• Developed a love for genealogy through early hands-on research at the Family History Library.
• Conducted research in England in 2001.
• Has written and preserved family histories since her teens.
• Currently pursuing formal genealogy certificates.
• Enjoys traveling, reading, walking, and time with her family.

Emily Alley:

• Earned a B.A. in Family History (BYU, 2003) and an M.A. with distinction in English Local History (University of Leicester, 2014); co-editor of The Great Blow (2018).
• Hosted BYU’s Questions and Ancestors and received the Young Family Historian of the Year Award (2006); serves in professional leadership roles.
• Specializes in early-modern British Isles research and advanced paleography; has taught and presented nationally, including at RootsTech.
• Has worked with Price Genealogy for over 20 years.
• Enjoys gardening, long walks, NPR, travel—and especially being a mom to her son.

C Lynn Anderson:

• Began her genealogy career in 1985, inspired by researching her Mid-South roots; working professionally since 1992.
• Accredited through ICAPGen® in 2006.
• Specializes in Mid-South U.S. research with international experience; solved a complex Irish case using autosomal DNA.
• Currently writing about her DAR patriot ancestors.
• Kentucky native who enjoys romance novels and time with her large family, including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Karen Auman:

• PhD in History (NYU); also holds master’s degrees in History and Business, and a bachelor’s in European Studies.
• Board-Certified Genealogist® (2016); full-time BYU professor who created the Genetic Genealogy course.
• Specializes in brick-wall cases using DNA, with expertise in the American South and Mid-Atlantic.
• National conference speaker and author of The Good Forest (University of Georgia Press).
• Loves archival research and working with historic documents, including old German script.

Andre Bagley:

• Accredited Genealogist® in Swedish research through ICAPGen®.
• Consulting specialist with Price Genealogy, focusing on Swedish parish records and 18th–19th century lineage cases.
• Research experience spans the U.S., British Isles, and Scandinavia.
• Operates an independent genealogy practice.
• Enjoys digitizing obscure vinyl records for his YouTube channel; lives in Grantsville with his wife and two children.

Barbara Baker:

• Accredited Genealogist® specializing in English research, with expertise in Scottish records.
• 32 years as a British Research consultant at the Family History Library.
• Experienced national and international conference instructor.
• Teaches online genealogy courses for Pharos Tutors (England).

Lindsey Bayless:

• Accredited in England research (2012) with over 30 years of experience specializing in English genealogy.
• London native who conducts annual onsite research in The National Archives and local repositories throughout England.
• Strong focus on London research, supported by deep ancestral roots there.
• Seven years volunteering at the Family History Library, developing expertise in English records and client services.
• Teaches research skills while continuing professional English genealogy work.

Katy Bodenhorn:

• Former Genealogy Director at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia).
• Holds a B.A. in Family History & Genealogy with over a decade of professional experience.
• Experienced researcher, editor, writer, and national speaker.
• Specializes in U.S. Mid-Atlantic, Latin American, UK, and Irish research.
• Enjoys music, crossword puzzles, museums, and time at the Jersey Shore; resides in Pennsylvania.

Beth Breinholt:

• BYU graduate (2014) with a degree in Family History and Writing.
• Mentored for three years by Johni Cerny, founder of Lineages, with emphasis in African American research.
• Brings thoughtful research training and strong writing skills to her work.
• Committed to continued education and lifelong learning.
• Enjoys genealogy, gardening, quilting, knitting, reading, tech gadgets, and especially time with her family and grandchildren.

Amy Carpenter:

• BYU graduate (2017) with a Bachelor’s degree in Family History–Genealogy.
• Professional genealogist with experience in multiple research roles.
• Initially specialized in American Southern research; now also focuses on Filipino genealogy.
• Developed her passion for genealogy while living in the Philippines.
• Enjoys traveling with her husband and two children, outdoor activities, farmers markets, and 1960s music.

Joel Cole:

• Born and raised in Italy; over 20 years of experience in Italian family history research.
• Extensive archival work in nearly every Italian State Archive and hundreds of parish archives.
• Trained in paleography and Latin, with over a decade of language study.
• International conference presenter on Italian genealogy.
• Conducts nationwide research in Italy using civil, parish, diocesan, and notarial records.

Apryl Cox:

• Decades of experience researching and teaching family history.
• Specializes in England and United States research.
• National and local conference presenter focused on advanced methodology and evidence analysis.
• Has taught and written family history courses for three universities.
• Passionate about inspiring others—especially young people—to value family history and connection.

Nicole Evans:

• Holds a B.S. in Sociology (BYU, 2016), an Associate’s in Family History Research (BYU–Idaho, 2021), and an M.Sc. with Merit from the University of Strathclyde (2024).
• Specializes in British Isles research and heritage travel.
• Published in Family Tree Magazine (2021); pursuing Certified Genealogist® credential.
• Aspires to contribute to military repatriation research.
• Enjoys traveling, reading, camping, and spending time laughing with her husband and six children.

Heather Evans:

• Genetic genealogist at Price Genealogy and researcher in the Human Genetics department at the University of Utah.
• B.S. in Genetics, Genomics & Biotechnology with a minor in Family History (BYU, 2022).
• Pursuing graduate studies in Computational Biology and Population Genetics (beginning 2024).
• Focused on strengthening expertise in DNA and genetic genealogy.
• Avid tennis and basketball player and runner; grew up in Wallsburg, Utah.

Debbie Gurtler:

• Over 30 years of genealogical research experience; B.A. magna cum laude in Genealogy and Family History (BYU).
• Specialized training in New England, Southern U.S., and advanced Hispanic research.
• Completed internships in Spain and at the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
• Fluent in Spanish; researches throughout Spain, Italy, and Central and South America.
• Expert in English, Spanish, Latin, and Italian records; enjoys Southern U.S. probate, land, and tax research.

Laura Hennessee:

• Professional genealogist with over 25 years of experience.
• B.A. in Family History (BYU, 2001); M.L.S. from the University of Maryland (2003).
• Specializes in U.S. research, genetic genealogy, forensic cases, and military repatriation work.
• Brings strong research and documentation skills through library science training.
• Enjoys music, knitting, reading, hiking, and researching her own family.

Christine Jouffray:

• Accredited Genealogist® specializing in French and French-Canadian research.
• B.A. in French with a minor in History; lived over 20 years in France with extensive archival experience.
• Committed to accurate, well-documented genealogy rooted in strong methodology.
• Brings broad cultural insight through international travel.
• Enjoys cooking, gardening, restoring furniture, renovating her 1908 farmhouse, and time with her family.

Pam King:

• Accredited Genealogist® in Italian research through ICAPGen®.
• Over 40 years of experience researching Italian genealogy.
• Conducted extensive archival research in Italian State Archives and Catholic parish records.
• Volunteers in Italian archives preserving records and works closely with FamilySearch on digitization.
• Enjoys traveling with her husband, gardening, cooking Italian food, reading, and time with her children and grandchildren.

Allison Kotter:

• Professional genealogist pursuing ICAPGen® accreditation in the Southeast U.S. region.
• Extensive advanced training including SLIG, ProGen68, Research Like a Pro (with DNA), and heir investigation work.
• B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Statistics (BYU).
• Applies strong analytical and research skills to complex family cases.
• Devoted to spending time with her three children outside of research.

Emma Lowe:

• Professional genealogist with a Master’s in Genealogical, Paleographic, and Heraldic Studies (University of Strathclyde).
• B.A. in Family History (BYU) with emphasis in German-American research; minors in Korean and Mathematics.
• Interests include British, African American, and DNA research.
• Volunteers with the ConnectMyVariant project, applying genealogy to inherited cancer research.
• Enjoys hiking, knitting, badminton, and time with her family.

Tyler James McCane:

• Professional genealogist specializing in the Upper South U.S., Hawaii, and Ontario research.
• Degree in Library and Information Services (Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024).
• Developed an interest in genealogy at age 12.
• Brings strong records management and regional research skills to his work.
• Enjoys hiking, visiting historic cemeteries, and cross-country road trips.

Gina Palmer:

• Born and raised in Germany; fluent in German and skilled in old German script and archival research.
• B.S. in Zoology; M.S. in Outdoor and Environmental Education; degree in Family History Research (BYU–Idaho).
• Professional genealogist since 2018; pursuing ICAPGen® accreditation in Southern German research.
• Conducts research in German parish and archival records with strong language expertise.
• Enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, creating family history projects, and exploring new ideas.

Tadeusz Pilat:

• M.L.I.S. (1999), University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska; specialized in historic books and manuscripts.
• Accredited Genealogist® (2003) in Polish research, covering all historic Polish partitions.
• Works on database and extraction projects, including Lemko and early Mennonite records.
• Multilingual: fluent in Polish, German, and English; reads Latin, Cyrillic, and old German script.
• International lecturer and cofounder of HISTORIAE Genealogical Company; enjoys global travel.

Milan Pohontsch:

• Accredited genealogist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in German research.
• Native of Germany with strong language and regional expertise.
• Expert in old German handwriting; teaches paleography internationally.
• Author and co-author of genealogical publications, including a Lusatia town lineage book.
• Conducts regular archival research in Germany and Eastern Europe; fluent in multiple languages, including Latin.

James Rasmussen:

• B.A. in Family History and Genealogy with a minor in English (BYU, 2025).
• Research experience includes the British Isles, Latin America, Southern Europe, and the U.S. South.
• Specializes in challenging African American cases and DNA analysis.
• Passionate about using genetic evidence to solve brick-wall problems.
• Enjoys golfing, reading, watching baseball and soccer, and discussing good books.

Diane Rogers:

• B.S. in Education with over 30 years of genealogical research experience.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and European research across multiple regions.
• Served as Family History consultant, Family History Center director, and instructor.
• Former consultant at the Salt Lake Family History Library.
• Passionate about helping others break through challenging “brick wall” ancestors.

Torhild Shirley:

• Accredited Genealogist® and native Norwegian with over 30 years of research experience.
• Associate’s degrees in Technical Translation (University of Agder) and Family History Research (BYU–Idaho).
• Fluent in five languages, including all Scandinavian languages.
• Skilled in reading and translating old Gothic Scandinavian handwriting and historical records.
• Enjoys gardening, camping, fishing, snowboarding, and spending time with her large family.

Mindy Taylor:

• Accredited Genealogist® (ICAPGen) specializing in England and English-speaking regions.
• B.A. from BYU; Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University.
• Combines traditional research methods with DNA analysis.
• Serves on the ICAPGen Presentation Committee and creates instructional videos.
• Teaches at SLIG and presents regularly at RootsTech on England research and advanced methodology.

Julie Sparks:

• Developed a lifelong love of genealogy through early experiences at the Family History Library.
• Turned her passion for family history into a professional career.
• Helps clients uncover meaningful and engaging ancestral stories.
• Currently pursuing accreditation in English research.

Kelly Summers:

• Accredited Genealogist® with three ICAPGen credentials (U.S. Midwest, U.S. Pacific, and Spain).
• B.A. in Family and Community History (BYU); M.S. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology (University of Utah).
• Experienced in Latin American, Southwestern European, and Scandinavian research.
• Designs curriculum and teaches at BYU, BYU Independent Study, and SLCC; frequent conference presenter.
• Serves as ICAPGen Testing Committee Co-Chair; enjoys family life with her husband and eight children.

Tanner Tolman:

• Accredited genealogist in Denmark; B.A. in Family History (BYU) with specialization in Danish research.
• Extensive experience in U.S. and Scandinavian records (Denmark, Sweden, Norway).
• Fluent in Danish; reads Norwegian and Swedish; lived and researched in Europe.
• Joined the Price research team in 2012; enjoys complex, puzzle-solving cases.
• Enjoys skiing, cooking, hiking, chess, and studying Chinese.

Hyrum Veach:

• B.A. in History (BYU); worked with the BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy.
• Specializes in English and Scottish research with experience in numerous U.K. archives.
• Published in scholarly journals including Rural History and Journal of Mormon History.
• Brings strong academic research skills to genealogical work.
• Enjoys reading, museums, music, and time with his family.

We would love to meet you! If you are attending RootsTech this week, stop by and visit us at booth #842. You can also hear from several members of our team who will be presenting during the conference, including Kelly Summers, Karen Auman, and Mindy Taylor. We look forward to connecting with fellow family historians and sharing our passion for uncovering the stories and lives of our ancestors.

Emily