Committees
Join the team of committed OFDA members who volunteer their time and expertise to help the association carry out its mission, goals, and purpose. Volunteers are the foundation for OFDA's growth and its success can be directly attributed to the many members, past and present, who have generously shared their knowledge and expertise.
You can make a difference by serving on an OFDA committee. To submit your name for consideration for committee appointment, please review and complete the committee interest form below. Committee assignments are typically made in early June and notifications are sent later that month.
Allied Memorial Council
DESCRIPTION:
This group, usually comprised of the President, one other officer and Executive Director, represents OFDA on the overall Allied Memorial Council and reviews legislative activity. This committee meets as needed.
MEMBERS:
Steven "Steve" J. Hartwig, New Bremen
Charles L. Wilson, Akron
Andrew J. Allman, CAE, Columbus
Bylaws Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To review the bylaws of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, as needed, and recommend to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors any changes or updates that the committee proposes.
CHAIR:
Gary M. Burr, CFSP
Krill Funeral Services and Crematory
860 West Mulberry Street
Bryan, OH 43506
Phone: (419) 636-3525
MEMBERS:
Bradley J. Chute, CFSP, Newark
Walter H. Lindsey, III, Loudonville
Katie V. Mackoway, Waynesville
Terry L. Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Convention Workgroup
DESCRIPTION: The Convention Workgroup consists of a pool of volunteers for the onsite execution of the Annual Convention and Exhibition. This workgroup is chaired by the President-Elect.
CHAIR:
Charles L. Wilson
Schlup-Pucak & Wilson Funeral Home
788 Kenmore Blvd.
Akron, OH 44314
Phone: (330) 745-3131
MEMBERS:
Terry L. Andryc, CFSP, Toledo
Rebecca "Becky" A. Bayliff, Cridersville
Christopher "Chris" A. Brown, Sebring
Holly R. Colwell, Columbus
Leichia V. Davis, West Portsmouth
Thomas "Tom" T. Fleming, Willoughby
Michael L. Gedert, Hamilton
LeAnne S. Gompf, Cardington
Leigh Graumlich, Columbus
Steven "Steve" J. Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary L. Heller, Huber Heights
Mike Kachenmeister, Perrysburg
Jon B. Kinn, Bluffton
David R. Kolbe, CFSP, Dayton
Rebecca "Becky" J. Krill, Edgerton
Arlene J. Lawrence, CFSP, Forest Park
Walter H. Lindsey, III, Loudonville
Jonathan Jon" M. Neeper, CFSP, Lima
Stephen A. Ripepi, Cleveland
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Michael J. "Mike" Sexton, Cincinnati
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
William "Bill" K. Taylor, Jackson
Roy E. Terry, CFSP, Columbus
Pam H. Ulery, Southern Ohio
Stacie L. Whetstone, Lake Waynoka
Education Committee
DESCRIPTION: To identify and/or design professional programs, including the Annual Convention and Exhibition, for the benefit of the members of the Association. To develop and implement Public Awareness Programs for members of the association, which may include public interest brochures, inter-professional programs and community programs for member firms to utilize.
CHAIR:
Michael T. Smith , CFSP
Snyder Funeral Homes
360 East Center Street
Marion, OH 43302
Phone: (740) 387-9136
MEMBERS:
Nancy K. Castellucci, CFSP, Alliance
Jacob L. Eldridge, Troy
LeAnne S. Gompf, Cardington
Karla D. Gregory-Martin, Steubenville
Todd M. Hurley, Worthington
Jennifer A. Meehan-Meier, Toledo
Dr. Tyler J. O'Brien, CFSP, Oregon
Mark A. Ratliff, Massillon
Vanessa Ross-Frash, CFSP, Crooksville
Allen M. Siverls, CFSP, Chester, VA
David W. Tackett, CFSP, Cincinnati
William "Bill" K. Taylor, Jackson
Stacie L. Whetstone, Vandalia
Finance & Audit Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To review the budget, annual audit, dues income and 990 for the association. Meets at least once annually or as needed.
CHAIR:
Tracy L. McAdams
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home
650 West Waterloo St.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Phone: (614) 837-7126
MEMBERS:
Matthew T. Miller, Coshocton
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Keith A. Walker, CFSP, Toledo
Charles L. Wilson, Akron
Golf Committee
DESCRIPTION:The OFDA Golf Committee is responsible for organizing the association’s annual golf outing, promoting member engagement and a strong professional community, while raising funds to support the Ohio Funeral Education Foundation and OFDA’s ongoing initiatives
CHAIR:
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP
Schoedinger Funeral Service
229 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-6105
MEMBERS:
Alexander L. Bable, Columbiana
Kyle Bailey, Shelby
Angela L. Berwald, Cleveland
Jay J. Foster, Toronto
Alexys L. Gribble-Manning, Cincinnati
David R. Kolbe, CFSP, Dayton
Alesha Neal, Pittsburgh, PA
Samuel T. Routsong, Kettering
Leadership Development Committee
DESCRIPTION: This committee normally meets once a year or as needed and is chaired by the Immediate Past President on a 3 year rotation.
CHAIR:
Michael T. Smith, CFSP
Snyder Funeral Homes
360 East Center St
Marion, OH 43302
Phone: (740) 387-9136
MEMBERS:
Tamara L. Baird, CFSP, Troy
Joan E. Billman, CFSP, Ashtabula
Bradley J, Chute, CFSP, Newark
Jon B. Deitloff, CFSP, Dayton
Donald B. Ferfolia, Jr., CFSP, Sagamore Hills
Timothy W. King, Goshen
Lauren N. Oxender, Montpelier
Keith A. Walker, CFSP, Toledo
Legislative Committee
DESCRIPTION:
Meets at least twice a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP
Schoedinger Funeral Service
229 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-6105
MEMBERS:
Bradley J. Chute, CFSP, Newark
Andrew C. Crates, Kenton
Lyle E. "Gene" Farison, Marion
Thomas T. Fleming, Willoughby
Leigh Graumlich, Columbus
Michael A. Kumin, Cleveland
Walter H. Lindsey III, Loudonville
Joseph Nero, Garfield Heights
Maryellen O' Shaughnessy, Columbus
Anthony J. Quahliero, Jr., CFSP, Struthers
Adam M. Rezac, Circleville
Thomas A. Routsong, CFSP, Kettering
Michael Ryan, CFSP, Mason
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Shirley M. Wagner, Montpelier
Keith A. Walker, Toledo
Jason H. Wilson, Sr., Bridgeport
Devin R. Woodyard, Columbus
CONSULTANTS:
Spencer Gross, High Bridge Consulting
Patrick Schwartz, High Bridge Consulting
Master Trust Committee
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.
CHAIR:
Bradley J. Chute, CFSP
Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes
1850 W. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
Phone: (740) 788-8808
MEMBERS:
J. Dan Branham, Amelia
Gary M. Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Andrea L. Graumlich, Columbus
Steven "Steve" J. Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary L. Heller, Huber Heights
Jarrod T. Kane, Columbiana
Walter H. Lindsey, III, Loudonville
Tracy L. McAdams, Canal Winchester
Terry L. Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Robert W. Weigel, Hamilton
Charles L. Wilson, Akron
Devin R. Woodyard, Columbus
Mortuary Response Team Policy Board
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.
This committee normally meets at least six times a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Pete Minges
Neidhard Minges Funeral Home, Inc.
7043 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45247
Phone: (513) 661-3022
MEMBERS:
Ed Babcock, Columbus
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville, Family Assistance
Gary Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Caroline Caliguri, Cleves
Jim Dempsey, Springfield
Michael L. Gedert, Hamilton, Consultant
Todd M. Grisier, Archbold, Administrative Officer
Lloyd E. Rankin, Springdale
Tim Schmidt, Sharonville
Thomas Wappner, Ontario
Mark Whetstone, Vandalia, Deputy Chair
Scholastic Assistance Committee
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.
CHAIR:
Ashley L. Myers
Mueller Funeral Home
6791 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 398-9100
MEMBERS:
Alexander L. Bable, Columbiana
Angela L. Berwald, Cleveland
Ashlee B. Bramel, Sabina
Bradley J. Chute, CFSP, Newark
Kyle A. Eveland, CFSP, Crooksville
Jay J. Foster, Toronto
Alexys L. Gribble-Manning, Cincinnati
Dana M. Ivins, Parma
Larissa M.Jones, CFSP, Columbus
Keith W. May, New Bremen
Kevin D. Schoedinger, Columbus
Young Funeral Directors Committee
DESCRIPTION: To encourage younger professionals to become involved in OFDA. To promote and encourage funeral director retention. To offer Political Action Network assistance and to create an atmosphere where young funeral directors may connect with other young funeral directors around the state.
For more information, please contact OFDA. This committee meets as needed throughout the year.
CO-CHAIRS:
Bailey R. Byrd
Schoedinger Funeral Service - East Chapel
5360 E. Livingston Ave.
Columbus, OH 43232
Phone: (614) 861-6268
Jenn M. Schlosser
Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services
615 N Dixie Highway
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Phone: (419) 739-3323
MEMBERS:
Kyle Bailey, Richland
Kyle P. Brubaker, Bellevue
Lauren M. Buzzard, Gahanna
Brittany R. Chandler, Mowrystown
Jacob L. Eldridge, Troy
Megan J. Estep, New Carlisle
Geoffrey H. Gompf, CFSP, Crestline
Alexys Gribble-Manning, Cincinnati
Joshua L. Majors, Springfield
Elizabeth A. Mencke, Parma
Nicolas R. Nester, Cincinnati
Dr. Tyler J. O'Brien, CFSP, Oregon
Kurt A. Seeley, West Liberty
