Allied Memorial Council

CHAIR:
Tom Fleming
Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, Inc.
49 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
(440) 576-4055
Fax (440) 576-3075

MEMBERS:
Stephen Gehlert, Columbus 
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Terry Reardon, Youngstown

DESCRIPTION:
The above group represents OFDA on the overall Allied Memorial Council, reviews legislative activity. This committee meets as needed.

Benefit Trust Committee

CHAIR:
Sue Jones
Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Inc.
515 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 885-4006
Fax (614) 885-5111

MEMBERS:
Ken Cahall, CFSP,Georgetown
JoAnn Hartley, McComb
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Walt Lindsey, CFSP,Loudonville
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Mark Schneider, Crestline

DESCRIPTION:
To review and recommend health benefit programs to the membership of the Association. This committee normally meets at least twice a year, or as needed.

Constitution & Bylaws Committee

CHAIR:
Richard Reed
Reed-Egan Funeral Home
141 Green Wave Drive
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-6106
Fax (740) 344-8130

MEMBERS:
Michael Epstein, Columbus
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Terry Harper, Ashland
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Mark Merz, CFSP, Holland
Pam Parramore, CFSP, Middletown
Tom Priesman, Port Clinton
Frank Rosenacker, Cincinnati
Sean Sauer, Newark
Michael Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Dennis Trimmer, CFSP, Dover
Brad Wilson, Bridgeport

DESCRIPTION:
To review annually the constitution and bylaws of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. To recommend to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors any changes or updates that the committee proposes. Meets at least once a year or as needed.

Convention Committee

CHAIR:
Terry Reardon
Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Inc.
4303 Mahoning Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 792-2353
Fax (330) 792-6098

MEMBERS:
Terry Andryc, Toledo
Alan Auble, Orrville
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville
Kathy Berry, CFSP, Cleveland
Angie Berwald, Cleveland
Joan Billman, Ashtabula
Delbert Braund, New Madison
Leichia Davis, West Portsmouth
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Ada Fraley, CFSP, Covington
Mike Gedert, Cincinnati
Brent Hartley, McComb
JoAnn Hartley, McComb
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Justin Kaszowski, Austintown
Jon Kinn, Lima
Becky Krill, Edgerton
Dave Morrow, Washington Court House
Tim O’Neill, Wilmington
Pam Parramore, CFSP, Middletown
Don Pucak, CFSP, Akron
Steve Ripepi, Cleveland
Brian Sarver, West Milton
Chris Williams, Woodsfield

DESCRIPTION:
To plan and administer the annual convention of the association. This committee normally meets at least three times a year, after convention, and twice before convention or as needed.

Education Committee

CHAIR:
Don Ferfolia, Jr., CFSP 
Ferfolia Funeral Homes, Inc.
356 West Aurora Rd.
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
(330) 467-4500
Fax (330) 467-5093

MEMBERS:
Roger Bartley, Minerva
John Evans, CFSP, Norwalk
Mark Garland, Upper Arlington
Sean Gillen, CFSP, Cincinnati
JoAnn Hartley, McComb
Rene Hawley, Worthington
Richard Hoskinson, Kirkersville
Justin Kaszowski, Austintown
Poul LeMasters, Cincinnati
Rob Rue, Springfield
Sean Sauer, Newark
Michael T. Smith, Cincinnati
Jerry Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
Randy Williams, CFSP, Cincinnati

DESCRIPTION:
To plan and conduct the annual apprenticeship seminar. To develop and implement Public Awareness Programs for members of the association. These programs could include public interest brochures, inter-professional programs, and community programs for member firms to utilize. To plan professional programs for the benefit of the members of the association. This committee normally meets four times a year or as needed.

Finance & Audit Committee

CHAIR:
John W. Evans, CFSP
Evans Funeral Home
314 East Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-1469
Fax (419) 663-6149

MEMBERS:
Brad Batton, Carey
Kevin Brown, Hillsboro
Larry Crates, Findlay
Gene Farison, Marion
Todd Grisier, Archbold
Al Hinkel, Hamilton
Bill Hoelscher, Springfield
Doug Miller, Toledo
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Duane Shaul, CFSP, Columbus
Jeff Spence, CFSP, Grove City

DESCRIPTION:
To review the budget, annual audit and dues income for the association. Meets at least once annually or as needed.

Legislative Committee

CHAIR:
Keith Walker, CFSP
Walker Funeral Home
5155 West Sylvania Avenue
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 841-2422
Fax (419) 841-6556

MEMBERS:
Larry Crates, Findlay
Jon Deitloff, CFSP, Dayton
Gene Farison, Marion
Dana Fisher, CFSP, London
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Sean Gillen, Cincinnati
Michael Kumin, Cleveland
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Jane Ludlow, CFSP, Cincinnati
John McGough, Columbus, Consultant
Ron McNabb, Columbus
Ed Nurre, Amelia
Maryellen O’Shaughnessy, Columbus (Ex-Officio)
Roger Primm, Ashland
Anthony Quahliero, Struthers
Dennis Scott Reed, Canton
Richard Reed, Newark
Thomas Routsong, CFSP, Kettering
Mike Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Michael T. Smith, Cincinnati
Bob Wasko, Campbell
Charlie Wilson, Bridgeport (Ex-Officio)

DESCRIPTION:
Meets at least twice a year or as needed.

Master Trust Committee

CHAIR:
Ken Cahall, CFSP
Cahall Funeral Home, Inc.
204 West State Street
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6384
Fax (937) 378-1364

MEMBERS:
John Evans, CFSP, Norwalk
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Dawn Little, Portsmouth
Mark Merz, CFSP, Holland
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Keith Walker, CFSP, Toledo
Gene Wood, Gallipolis

DESCRIPTION:
A participating member of the association shall chair this committee. The President, President Elect, Treasurer and Secretary of the association shall be members of this committee. Members of this committee are also considered the North Star Board of Directors. This committee meets once a month or as needed.

Member Services Committee

CHAIR:
John Evans, CFSP
Evans Funeral Home
314 East Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-1469
Fax (419) 663-6149

MEMBERS:
Mark Auble, Orrville
Trevor Behm, Madison
Joan Billman, Ashtabula
Bill Ebright, Frankfort
Mary Ferfolia Lansky, Maple Heights
Sean Gillen, CFSP, Cincinnati
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Brian James, CFSP, Wilmington
Ben Kyle, Hubbard
Doug Miller, Toledo
Tim O’Neill, Wilmington
Duane Shaul, CFSP, Columbus
Brian Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
Jeff Spence, CFSP, Grove City

DESCRIPTION:
To provide membership service programs to the members of the association. To review current programs that are offered. This committee meets four times a year or as needed.

Membership Committee

CHAIR:
Mark Merz, CFSP
Neville Funeral Home
7438 Airport Highway
Holland, OH 43528
(419)  865-8879
Fax (419) 865-8569

MEMBERS:
Kevin Brown, Hillsboro
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Anthony Quahliero, Struthers
Chris Williams, CFSP, Woodsfield

DESCRIPTION:
The committee shall initiate campaigns, annually, to secure new members of OFDA. A committee member with a member of the Board of Directors from the district from which the application is filed, shall review and investigate all membership applications and report the names of all qualified applicants to the Executive Director of OFDA for action at the next regularly scheduled or specially called meeting of the OFDA Board. This committee meets as needed.

Mortuary Response Team Policy Board

CHAIR:
Tim Schmidt
12215 Pickwick Place
Sharonville, OH 45241
(513) 266-2662
Fax (513) 489-0712

Brent Hartley, McComb, Vice Chair
Anthony Quahliero, Struthers, Administrative Officer

MEMBERS:
Ed Babcock, Columbus
Jim Dempsey, Springfield
Todd Grisier, Wauseon
Joe Main, CFSP, Cincinnati
Bob Van Horn, CFSP, Toledo
Mark Whetstone, Cincinnati

CO-CHIEFS:
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville
Scott Davis, CFSP, West Portsmouth

DESCRIPTION:
To develop and implement policies. To select 27 member disaster response team and name team chief. Maintain a list of all disaster trained people in the state. To maintain relations with other disaster and emergency organizations. To conduct seminars and train responders and to provide speakers to other groups about the team.

For more information, please visit www.ofdamrt.org. This committee normally meets at least six times a year or as needed.

Nominating Committee

CHAIR:
Walt Lindsey, CFSP
Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home
123 North Market Street
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-3030
Fax (419) 994-1043

MEMBERS:
Tami Baird, CFSP, Troy
Kathy Berry, CFSP, Cleveland
Ken Cahall, CFSP, Georgetown
Scott Davis, CFSP, West Portsmouth
Jon Deitloff, CFSP, Cincinnati
Ed Nurre, Amelia
Don Pucak, CFSP, Akron
Dwayne Spence, CFSP, Canal Winchester

DESCRIPTION:
The committee shall have the duty of preparing a slate of nominees for each of the elected offices specified in the constitution. Normally meets once annually, or as needed.

OSHA / EPA Committee

CHAIR:
Nelson Kopp
Schoedinger Funeral Service
229 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-6105
Fax (614) 224-2687

MEMBERS:
Amanda Crates, Findlay
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Bob Hobson, New Richmond
Sue Jones, Worthington
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Jim McKnight, Youngstown
Jon Neeper, Lima
Jerry Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
Joe Vaughn, Ripley

DESCRIPTION:
To develop and implement OSHA/EPA programs for members of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. Monitoring existing programs and manuals for member usage. Coordinate with OFDA consultants in OSHA/EPA matters. Provide necessary programming in OSHA/EPA matters. This committee normally meets three to four times a year or as needed.

Scholastic Assistance Committee

CHAIR:
Bob Van Horn, CFSP
6135 Holliday Drive
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 729-0239

MEMBERS:
Scott Baltzall, Mansfield
Bradley Chute, Newark
Greg Godorhazy, Columbus
Brent Hartley, McComb
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Justin Kaszowski, Austintown
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Jane Ludlow, CFSP, Cincinnati
Bill Maple, Hanoverton
Tim O’Neill, Wilmington
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Erika Rutherford, Columbus
Bob Sanders, Columbus
Jonathan Stuchell, Cincinnati
Roy Van Atta, Granville
Benjamin White, Columbus

DESCRIPTION:
To plan programs to raise funds for the Scholastic Assistance Fund. To interview those who apply for these funds and to make a recommendation to the Board of Directors.
This committee normally meets twice a year or as needed.

Task Force Committee

CHAIR:
Mark Merz, CFSP
Neville Funeral Home
7438 Airport Highway
Holland, OH 43528
(419)  865-8879
Fax (419) 865-8569

MEMBERS:
Kevin Brown, Hillsboro
John Evans, CFSP, Norwalk
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Rich Geib, CFSP, New Philadelphia
Sean Gillen, CFSP, Cincinnati
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Anthony Quahlerio, Struthers
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Tom Rue, CFSP, Springfield 
Craig Sheridan, Thornville
Brad Wilson, Bridgeport

DESCRIPTION:
This special committee will meet as needed to set appropriate goals.

Young Funeral Directors Steering Committee

CHAIR:
Sean Gillen, CFSP
Neidhard-Gillen Funeral Home
7401 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 521-7800
Fax (513) 521-7896

MEMBERS:
Trey Daring, Bellefontaine
Stephanie Dyer, Georgetown
Jay Foster, Toronto
Rick Kaufhold, Dayton
Ben Kyle, Hubbard
David Levy, Columbus
Rebecca Manofsky, Columbus
Jill Pugh, Columbus
Erika Rutherford, Columbus
Brian Sowers, Piqua

DESCRIPTION: This committee meets as needed.