Allied Memorial Council

MEMBERS:
Stephen Gehlert, Columbus 
Mark Merz, CFSP, Holland
Anthony Quahliero, Struthers

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:
Joan Billman, CFSP
Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors Inc.
526 West Prospect Road
Ashtabula, OH 44044 
(440) 576-4055
Fax: (440) 964-2984

MEMBERS: 
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Mark Merz, CFSP, Holland
Pam Parramore, CFSP, Middletown
Richard Reed, Newark
Frank Rosenacker, Cincinnati
Sean Sauer, CFSP, Columbus
Michael Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Jason 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: 
Anthony Quahliero
Kirila Funeral Home
258 Poland Ave
Struthers, OH 44471
(330) 750-1321
Fax: (330) 755-9950

MEMBERS:
Terry Andryc, Toledo
Alan Auble, Orrville
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville
Kathy Berry, CFSP, Cleveland
Angie Berwald, Cleveland
Joan Billman, CFSP, 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
Steve Jenkins, New Philadelphia
Justin Kaszowski, Austintown
Jon Kinn, Bluffton
Dave Kolbe,CFSP, Dayton
Becky Krill, Edgerton
Dave Morrow, Washington Court House
Tim O’Neill, Wilmington
Pam Parramore, CFSP, Middletown
Don Pucak, CFSP, Akron
Steve Ripepi, Cleveland

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:
Michael T. Smith , CFSP
Denzer Farison Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home
360 East Center Street
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-9136
Fax: (740) 387-9137

MEMBERS:
Scott Baltzell, Mansfield
Roger Bartley, Minerva
John Evans, CFSP, Norwalk
Richard Hoskinson, Kirkersville
Poul LeMasters, Cincinnati
Joe Miller, Cincinnati
Jill Pugh, Columbus 
Sean Sauer, CFSP, Columbus
Jerry Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
David Tackett, 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: 
Joan Billman, CFSP         
Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors Inc.
526 West Prospect Road
Ashtabula, OH 44044
(440) 576-4055
Fax: (440) 964-2984

MEMBERS:
Brad Batton, Carey
Larry Crates, Findlay
Gene Farison, Marion
Todd Grisier, Archbold
Lori Hicks, Middletown 
Al Hinkel, Hamilton
Bill Hoelscher, Springfield
Terry Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Jeff Spence, CFSP, Grove City

DESCRIPTION:
To review the budget, annual audit, dues income and 990 for the association. Meets at least once annually or as needed.

Legislative Committee

CHAIR:
Jon Deitloff, CFSP
Tobias Funeral Home
648 Watervleit Avenue
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 252-3122
Fax: (937) 252-0716

MEMBERS:
Larry Crates, Findlay
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Gene Farison, Marion
Don Ferfolia, Jr., CFSP, Maple Heights
Dana Fisher, CFSP, London
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Kevin Jordan, Forest Park
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)
Anthony Quahliero, Struthers
Richard Reed, Newark
T.R. Routsong, CFSP, Kettering
Mike Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Bob Wasko, Campbell
Charlie Wilson, Bridgeport (Ex-Officio)
Jason Wilson, Bridgeport (Ex-Officio)

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

Master Trust Committee

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

MEMBERS:
Joan Billman, CFSP, Ashtabula
John Evans, CFSP, Norwalk
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Dawn Little, CFSP, Portsmouth
Mark Merz, CFSP, Holland
Terry Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Anthony Quahliero, Struthers
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
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: 
Joan Billman, CFSP
Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors Inc.
526 West Prospect Road
Ashtabula, OH 44004 
(440) 576-4055
Fax: (440) 576-3075 

MEMBERS:
Mark Auble, Orrville
Hannah Auxter, Clyde
Trevor Behm, Madison
Clint Eastman, West Chester 
Bill Ebright, Frankfort
Mary Ferfolia Lansky, Maple Heights
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Brian James, CFSP, Wilmington
Ben Kyle, CFSP, Hubbard 
Tim O’Neill, Wilmington
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: 
Terry Palmer, CFSP
Fawcett Oliver Glass & Palmer Funeral Home
77 East Fifth Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-2800
Fax: (740) 775-2816

MEMBERS: 
Terry Andryc, Toledo
Joan Billman, CFSP
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Lori Hicks, Middletown


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: 
Mike Gedert
10694 Plainfield Road
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 563-7228
Cell (513) 200-2245

MEMBERS:
Ed Babcock, Columbus
Jim Dempsey, Springfield
Todd Grisier, Wauseon, Administrative Officer 
Daniel Ibbs, East Liverpool
Pete Minges, Cincinnati
Tim Schmidt, Sharonville
Bob Van Horn, CFSP, Toledo
Mark Whetstone, Vandalia, Deputy Chair

CO-CHIEFS:
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville, Family Assistance 
Brent Hartley, McComb, Management Support Team
Joe Main, CFSP, Cincinnati, Morgue Ops

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

MEMBERS:
Tami Baird, CFSP, Troy
Kathy Berry, CFSP, Cleveland
Ken Cahall, CFSP, Georgetown
Scott Davis, CFSP, West Portsmouth
Jon Deitloff, CFSP, Dayton
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville 
Ed Nurre, Amelia
Don Pucak, CFSP, Akron

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: 
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Bob Hobson, New Richmond
Sue Jones, Worthington
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Jim McKnight, Stow
Jon Neeper, Lima
Jerry Sowers, CFSP, Piqua

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 Baltzell, Mansfield
Bradley Chute, Newark
Greg Godorhazy, Columbus
Brent Hartley, McComb
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Justin Kaszowski, CFSP, Austintown
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Jane Ludlow, CFSP, Cincinnati
James McFarland, Warren
Mark Merz, CFSP, Holland
Tim O’Neill, Wilmington
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Erika Rutherford, Columbus
Bob Sanders, Columbus
Diane Smith, Clevleland 
Jonathan Stuchell, Cincinnati
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:
Terry Andryc, Toledo
Brent Baird, Kettering
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
John Evans, CFSP, Norwalk
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Lori Hicks, Middletown
Dave Kolbe, CFSP Dayton
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Ed Nurre, Amelia
Terry Palmer, Chillicothe
Anthony Quahliero, Struthers
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
T.R. Routsong, CFSP, Kettering
Bill Wappner, CFSP, Mansfield

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

Young Funeral Directors Steering Committee

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

MEMBERS:
Bryan Chandler, Caldwell
Trey Daring, Bellefontaine
Stephanie Dyer, Georgetown
Rick Kaufhold, Dayton
Ben Kyle, CFSP, Hubbard
Rebecca Manofsky, Columbus
Erika Rutherford, Columbus
Brian Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
Stephanie Swogger, Ketteri
Mike Williams, Kirkersville

DESCRIPTION: To encourage younger professionals to become involved in OFDA. To promote or encourage funeral director retention. To offer Political Action Network assistance. 

For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/ofda.youngfuneraldirectors  This committee meets as needed.