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Obituary for Louis F. "Champ" Zele
Retired Funeral Director, Father of Louis E. Zele and Former Owner of Zele Funeral Homes
Allied Memorial Council
DESCRIPTION:
The above group represents OFDA on the overall Allied Memorial Council, reviews legislative activity. This committee meets as needed.
MEMBERS:
Lori Hicks, Mason
Gary Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Melissa S. Sullivan, Columbus
Bylaws Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To review annually the 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.
CHAIR:
Gary Burr, CFSP
Krill Funeral Services and Crematory
860 West Mulberry Street
Bryan, OH 43506
Phone: (419) 636-3525
Fax: (419) 522-5451
gburr4770@hotmail.com
MEMBERS:
Bradley Chute, CFSP, Newark
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
George Horne, Cleveland
Mitchell Hoyles, Genoa
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Frank Rosenacker, Cincinnati
Sean Sauer, CFSP, Van Wert
Michael Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Convention Committee
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.
CHAIR:
Gary Burr, CFSP
Krill Funeral Services and Crematory
860 W. Mulberry Street
Bryan, OH 43506
Tel: (419) 636-3525
Fax: (419) 636-3508
gburr4770@hotmail.com
MEMBERS:
Terry Andryc, CFSP, Toledo
Tami Baird, CFSP, Troy
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville
Joan Billman, CFSP, Ashtabula
Delbert Braund, New Madison
Holly Colwell, Columbus
Leichia Davis, West Portsmouth
Matt Dixon, Canal Winchester
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Ada Fraley, CFSP, Covington
Mike Gedert, Cincinnati
Leanne Gompf, Cardington
Jeff Hardwick, CFSP, Zanesville
Brent Hartley, McComb
JoAnn Hartley, McComb
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Justin Kaszowski, CFSP, Warren
Jon Kinn, Bluffton
Kahlen Knapik, Cleveland
Dave Kolbe, CFSP, Dayton
Becky Krill, Edgerton
Tim O'Neill, Wilmington
Don Pucak, CFSP, Akron
Lisa Recker, Port Clinton
Steve Ripepi, Cleveland
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Craig Stires, CFSP, Pickerington
Pam Ulery, Loveland
Stacie Whetstone, Vandalia
Woody Wilson, Marysville
Education Committee
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.
CHAIR:
Michael T. Smith , CFSP
Snyder Funeral Homes
360 East Center Street
Marion, OH 43302
Tel: (740) 387-9136
Fax: (740) 387-9137
msmithcfsp@gmail.com
MEMBERS:
Scott Baltzell, Mansfield
Roger Bartley, Minerva
Dan Branham, New Richmond
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
George Horne, Cleveland
Nelson Kopp, Columbus
Poul Lemasters, Cincinnati
Ryan Meeker, Amelia
Vanessa Ross-Frash, CFSP, Crooksville
Bill Smith, Columbus
Jerry Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
Craig Stires, CFSP, Pickerington
David Tackett, CFSP, Cincinnati
Bill Taylor, Jackson
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:
Devin Woodyard
O.R. Woodyard Co.
1346 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43207
Tel: (614) 221-7746
Fax: (614) 444-1038
dwoodyard.1@orwoodyard.com
MEMBERS:
Amanda Crates, Findlay
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Leadership Development Committee
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.
CHAIR:
Bradley Chute, CFSP
Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes
1850 W. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
Tel: (740) 788-8808
Fax: (740) 788-8811
bradley@vocfh.com
MEMBERS:
Tami Baird, CFSP, Troy
Joan Billman, CFSP, Ashtabula
Jon Deitloff, CFSP, Dayton
Ben Easterling Jr., Canal Fulton
Barry Griffith, Columbus
Jon Neeper, CFSP, Lima
Anthony R. Previte, Wickliffe
Don Pucak, CFSP, Akron
Craig Stires, CFSP, Pickerington
Keith Walker, CFSP, Toledo
Legislative Committee
DESCRIPTION:
Meets at least twice a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Michael Schoedinger, CFSP
Schoedinger Funeral Service
229 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-6105
Fax: (614) 429-5854
MEMBERS:
Bradley Chute, CFSP, Newark
Larry Crates, Findlay
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Gene Farison, Marion
Don Ferfolia, Jr., CFSP, Maple Heights
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Andrea Graumlich, Columbus
Jeff Hay, Cincinnati
George Horne, Cleveland
Steve Jenkins, New Philadelphia
Bill Kindred, Englewood
Michael Kumin, Cleveland
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
John McGough, Columbus, Consultant
Maryellen O' Shaughnessy, Columbus
Anthony Quahliero, CFSP, Struthers
Thomas Routsong, CFSP, Kettering
Mike Ryan, Mason
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
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 Chute, CFSP
Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes
1850 W. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
Tel: (740) 788-8808
Fax: (740) 788-8811
bradley@vocfh.com
MEMBERS:
Gary Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Lori Hicks, Mason
Jarrod Kane, Columbiana
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
David Moore, Akron
Terry Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Michael Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Bob Weigel, Hamilton
Devin Woodyard, Columbus
Membership Committee
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.
CHAIR:
Michael T. Smith, CFSP
Snyder Funeral Homes
360 East Center Street
Marion, OH 43302
Tel: (740) 387-9136
Fax: (740) 387-9137
msmithcfsp@gmail.com
MEMBERS:
John B. Christian, Alliance
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Mitchell Hoyles, Genoa
David M. Moore, Akron
Tim King, Goshen
William Smith, 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
Fax: (513) 661-0733
nmfhww@cinci.rr.com
MEMBERS:
Ed Babcock, Columbus
Gary Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Caroline Caliguri, Cleves
Jim Dempsey, Springfield
Todd Grisier, Archbold, Administrative Officer
Anthony Quahliero, CFSP, Struthers
Tim Schmidt, Sharonville
Mark Whetstone, Vandalia, Deputy Chair
CO-CHIEFS:
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville, Family Assistance
Joe Main, CFSP, Cincinnati, Morgue Ops
CONSULTANTS:
Mike Gedert, Cincinnati
Brent Hartley, McComb
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:
Lori Hicks
Mueller Funeral Home
6791 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 398-9100
Fax: (513) 336-9750
lorihicksmfh@cinci.rr.com
MEMBERS:
Alex Bable, Columbiana
Scott Baltzell, Mansfield
Brad Bryant, Middletown
Bradley Chute, CFSP, Newark
Kyle Eveland, Crooksville
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Larissa Jones, Cincinnati
Ashley Myers, Lebanon
Kevin Schoedinger, Columbus
Kathleen Shaffer, CFSP, Ashtabula
Bill Smith, Columbus
Diane Smith, Cleveland
Frederick Stiffler, Jackson
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.
CHAIR:
Craig Stires, CFSP
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, Inc.
550 Hill Rd. North
Pickerington, OH 43147
Phone: (614) 837-7126
Fax: (614) 837-8096
CraigPStires@gmail.com
MEMBERS:
Lauren Baughman, Canal Winchester
Stephen Best, Canal Fulton
Brittnay Brundidge Muhammad, Cincinnati
Bradley Chute, CFSP, Newark
Holly Colwell, Columbus
Matt Dixon, Canal Winchester
Kyle Eveland, Crooksville
Jordan Hart, Rittman
Ryan Meeker, Amelia
Kurt Sammons, Canal Winchester
Eric Smith, Lancaster
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Devin Woodyard, Columbus
