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:
Lloyd E. Rankin, Springdale
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
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
Sean M. Sauer, CFSP, Van Wert
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:
Steven J. Hartwig
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home
225 West Monroe Street
New Bremen, OH 45869
Phone: (419) 629-2147
MEMBERS:
Becky A. Bayliff, Cridersville
Christopher A. Brown, Sebring
Holly R. Colwell, Columbus
Leichia V. Davis, West Portsmouth
Thomas T. Fleming, Willoughby
Michael L. Gedert, Hamilton
LeAnne S. Gompf, Cardington
Leigh Graumlich, Columbus
Gary L. Heller, Huber Heights
Mike Kachenmeister, Maumee
Jon B. Kinn, Bluffton
David R. Kolbe, CFSP, Dayton
Becky J. Krill, Edgerton
Walter H. Lindsey, III, Loudonville
Jonathan M. Neeper, CFSP, Lima
Stephen A. Ripepi, Cleveland
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
William K. Taylor, Jackson
Pam H. Ulery, Southern Ohio
Stacie L. Whetstone, Vandalia
Charles L. Wilson, Akron
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
LeAnne S. Gompf, Cardington
Karla D. Gregory-Martin, Steubenville
Jennifer A. Meehan, Genoa
Jacob Eldridge, Troy
Todd M. Hurley, Worthington
Mark A. Ratliff, Massillon
Vanessa Ross-Frash, CFSP, Crooksville
Allen M. Siverls, MBA, CFSP, DTM, Cleveland
David W. Tackett, CFSP, Cincinnati
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:
Charles L. Wilson
Schlup-Pucak & Wilson Funeral Home
788 Kenmore Blvd
Akron, OH 44314
Phone: (330) 745-3131
MEMBERS:
Steven J. Hartwig, New Bremen
Lauren N. Oxender, Montpelier
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Keith A. Walker, CFSP, Toledo
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
Allen M. Siverls, MBA, CFSP, DTM Cleveland
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
Gene L. Farison, Marion
Thomas T. Fleming, Willoughby
Andrea L. Graumlich, Columbus
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
Thomas A. Routsong, CFSP, Kettering
Michael Ryan, CFSP, Mason
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Shirley M. Wagner, Montpelier
Keith A. Walker, CFSP, Toledo
Jason H. Wilson, Sr., Bridgeport
Devin R. Woodyard, Columbus
CONSULTANTS:
Mike Dittoe, High Bridge Consulting
Spencer Gross, High Bridge Consulting
David A. Ingram, Esq., General Counsel
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 J. Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary L. Heller, Huber Heights
Jarrod T. Kane, Columbiana
Walter H. Lindsey, III, Loudonville
Terry L. Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Lloyd E. Rankin, Springdale
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 Myers
Mueller Funeral Home
6791 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 398-9100
MEMBERS:
Alexander L. Bable, Columbiana
Angie Berwald, Cleveland
Ashlee B. Bramel, Sabina
Bradley Bryant, Middletown
Nancy K. Castellucci, CFSP, Alliance
Bradley J. Chute, CFSP, Newark
Kyle A. Eveland, Crooksville
Jay J. Foster, Toronto
Alexys Gribble-Manning, Cincinnati
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Larissa Jones, CFSP, Columbus
Myles Kalina-Hammond, Strongsville
Keith W. May, New Bremen
Kevin Schoedinger, Columbus
Bruce Watters, Woodsfield
Benjamin F. White, 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:
Lauren M. Buzzard, Gahanna
Brittany Chandler, Hillsboro
Holly R. Colwell, Columbus
Jacob Eldridge, Troy
Megan J. Estep, New Carlisle
Kyle A. Eveland, CFSP, Crooksville
Alexys Gribble-Manning, Cincinnati
Myles S. Kalina-Hammond, Strongsville
Joshua L. Majors, Springfield
Elizabeth A. Mencke, Parma
Maryanna Pappas, Batavia
Lindsey E. Rathje, Dayton
Kurt A. Seeley, West Liberty
