Relevance Conference
Relevance Conference General Info
CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
French Lick Springs Hotel, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Morris Inn, 1399 N Notre Dame Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
While both cutoff dates have passed, please call the hotel and reference our group code. They will still honor our group rate if rooms are available.
February 17 | French Lick Springs Hotel $139 | Cutoff 1/24/25 | To reserve your room call 844-241-6361, Group Code 0225REL
Check-In time is 4:00pm | Check-out time is 11:00pm
February 19 | Morris Inn $149 | Cutoff 1/27/25 | To reserve your room call 888-320-9680, reference the IFDA Relevance Conference
Check-In time is 4:00pm | Check-out time is 11:00am | CLICK HERE for parking map
Relevance Agenda
*times and order of events subject to change
7:30am – 8:10am Registration, mingle with sponsors
8:10am – 9:00am Managing Your Cyber Risk
9:10am – 10:00am Strategies to Retain Key Employees for the Future
10:00am – 10:20am Break
10:20am – 12:10pm Becoming a Champion
12:10pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:40pm Echoes of Valor The Timeless Tradition of Military Funerals in America
2:40pm – 3:20pm Break
3:20pm – 5:00pm Law Seminar
Times reflect location time zones
Relevance Registration
MEMBER RATE
$150 Early Bird Registration by FEBRUARY 7
$225 after February 7
NON-MEMBER RATE
$300
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS (see general info tab)
February 17 | French Lick Springs Hotel $139 | Cutoff 1/24/25
February 21 | Morris Inn $149 | Cutoff 1/27/25
Relevance Speakers
Andy Clayton, CFSP
Executive Director, Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Indiana Law Seminar (2 Law CE hours)
Andy Clayton, CFSP, is a second-generation licensed Indiana funeral director and current Executive Director of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association. A graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service and Indiana University, he has been actively involved in funeral service since 1991.
Andy is a Past President of IFDA, 2013-14; a past member of the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service; past Indiana Policy Board Representative to the National Funeral Directors Association; and a lifetime Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, CFSP, through the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice since 2002.
Justin Holliday
Account Executive Association Risk Management Services Federated Insurance®
Strategies to Retain Key Employees for the Future - French Lick (1 General CE hour)
Justin Holliday is an Account Executive in the Association Risk Management Services department of Federated Insurance. Justin is responsible for managing Federated’s association and buying group partners in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
After graduating from UMass-Boston in 2019 where Justin played 4 years of NCAA ice hockey – he began his Federated career in 2020 where he was a successful marketing representative in Boston, MA. Justin earned the trust of hundreds of business owners in the areas of safety, risk, and business management, focusing on value, service, and relationships.
Justin enjoys spending his free time playing music with his wife Angela and their three dogs – Remy, Tucker & Charlotte.
Howard Kellman
Professional Speaker, Award Winning Sportscaster & Author
Becoming A Champion (2 general CE hours)
This seminar will look at great athletes, coaches and teams with a special emphasis on those from the State of Indiana.
Howard Kellman is a motivational, sports, leadership and sales speaker. In addition to being a professional speaker, Howard is an award winning sportscaster, top salesperson and accomplished author. Howard leads and speaks at Motivational and Sales Seminars in Indiana and throughout the United States. Associations and Corporations love listening to Howard share his humorous sports stories and life lessons.
Nicholas Lenzo
District Marketing Manager Federated Insurance Companies
Strategies to Retain Key Employees for the Future - South Bend (1 General CE hour)
Nicholas Lenzo is a District Marketing Manager for Federated Insurance Companies. Originally from Lowell, IN he graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Actuarial Science in 2015. He began his career with Federated the same year as a Marketing Development Trainee. In February 2016 he accepted the position of Marketing Representative in Mishawaka, IN. In July of 2019 he was asked to step into his current leadership role. He, his wife Christina, and children Rose, Elizabeth, and Jaxon currently live in Plymouth, IN where the district headquarters resides.
As a District Manager for Federated, Nicholas leads a team of 10 Marketing Representatives with territories across Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan generating over $35,000,000 in annual premium. Federated offers direct access to an insurance carrier that specializes in protecting small to medium sized businesses across the country.
Duane Lough
Senior Risk Consultant Federated Insurance®
Managing Your Cyber Risk - French Lick (1 General CE hour)
Duane Lough is a Senior Risk Consultant in the Field Services department of Federated Insurance.
Duane began his Federated career in 2015 and has worked with clients in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Duane has earned the trust of hundreds of businesses in the areas of safety and risk management.
Duane resides in Rockville, Indiana with his wife and 3 children.
Schuyler Stutzman
Sr Risk Consultant – Fire Specialist Federated Insurance®
Managing Your Cyber Risk - South Bend (1 General CE hour)
Schuyler Stutzman started as a Risk Consultant with Federated Insurance nearly 7 years ago. He has added additional titles in recent years – Senior Risk Consultant in 2023 and Fire Prevention Specialist in 2024.
Schuyler enjoys working with Federated Insurance's clients – business owners, decision makers, and intelligent & interesting people – to talk about operations, industry trends, best practices, and the many resources we have available to assist them. He strives daily to carry out Federated’s mission statement “Our value is measured by the success of our clients”.
In Schuyler's spare time he likes to coach little league baseball, obsess over the Chicago Cubs, watch Indiana high school basketball, and spend time with his family – wife Julie, daughter Sophia, son Dayne, and our dog Ernie Banks.
Benjamin Saunders
Funeral Director, Author & Speaker
Echoes of Valor The Timeless Tradition of Military Funerals in America (2 general CE hours)
This seminar delves deep into the rich and profound traditions of military funerals, shedding light on the historical and cultural significance of these solemn ceremonies.
Benjamin A. Saunders is a distinguished author and expert in the fields of military history and funerals. His groundbreaking work, Echoes of Valor: The Timeless Tradition of Military Funerals in America, reflects his profound understanding of the rituals that honor those who have served. With a unique blend of academic acumen and hands-on experience, Benjamin earned Bachelor of Science degrees from Ball State University and Mid-America College of Funeral Service, graduating at the top of his mortuary class.
As a licensed funeral director in both Indiana and Tennessee, Benjamin brings a sensitive perspective to his writing that few can replicate. His personal experiences in the funeral industry inform his narrative, allowing him to capture the dignity and legacy embedded in military funerals. Outside of his literary pursuits, Benjamin is passionate about educating others on the significance of these rituals, often speaking at events and contributing to discussions on honoring the fallen.
Relevance Sponsors
