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 sent later that month.
Allied Memorial Council
DESCRIPTION:
The above 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:
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
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 M. 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 J. Chute, CFSP, Newark
Walter H. Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Katie Mackoway, Waynesville
Terry L. Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Frank B. Rosenacker, Cincinnati
Sean M. Sauer, CFSP, Van Wert
Michael S. 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:
Lloyd E. Rankin
Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home
11365 Springfield Pike
Springdale, OH 45246
Tel: (513) 771-2594
Fax: (513) 821-6591
lloydrankin16@gmail.com
MEMBERS:
Terrence "Terry" L. Andryc, CFSP, Toledo
Becky A. Bayliff, Cridersville
Joan E. Billman, CFSP, Ashtabula
Holly R. Colwell, Columbus
Leichia V. Davis, West Portsmouth
Matthew S. Dixon, Canal Winchester
Thomas T. Fleming, Willoughby
Michael L. Gedert, Hamilton
LeAnne S. Gompf, Cardington
Jeffrey C. Hardwick, CFSP, Zanesville
Steven J. Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary L. Heller, Huber Heights
Jon B. Kinn, Bluffton
Kahlen M. Knapik, Cleveland
David R. Kolbe, CFSP, Dayton
Becky M. Krill, Edgerton
Stephen A. Ripepi, Cleveland
Michael T. Smith, CFSP
William "Bill" K. Taylor, Jackson
Pam H. Ulery, Southern Ohio
Stacie L. Whetstone, Vandalia
Charles L. Wilson, Akron
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:
Nancy K. Castellucci, CFSP, Alliance
LeAnne S. Gompf, Cardington
Karla D. Gregory-Martin, Steubenville
Fralisia Jefferson, CFSP, Columbus
Jennifer A. Meehan, Genoa
Vanessa Ross-Frash, CFSP, Crooksville
Allen M. Siverls, Cleveland
David W. Tackett, CFSP, Cincinnati
Stacie 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:
Michael S. Schoedinger, CFSP
Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service
229 State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-6105
Fax: (614) 429-5854
michael@schoedinger.com
MEMBERS:
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Lauren N. Oxender, Montpelier
Lloyd E. Rankin, Springdale
Adam J. Sanden, Mentor
Devin R. Woodyard, Columbus
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:
Devin R. Woodyard
O.R. Woodyard Co.
1346 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: (614) 444-1038
Fax: (614) 778-4110
dwoodyard.1@orwoodyard.com
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, Cleveland
Keith 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
Fax: (614) 429-5854
MEMBERS:
Bradley J. Chute, CFSP, Newark
Andrew Crates, Kenton
Mike Dittoe, Columbus, Consultant
Gene L. Farison, Marion
Donald B. Ferfolia, Jr., CFSP, Sagamore Hills
Thomas Fleming, Willoughby
Andrea Graumlich, Columbus
Spencer Gross, Columbus, Consultant
Michael A. Kumin, Cleveland
Walter H. Lindsey III, CFSP, Loudonville
Maryellen O' Shaughnessy, Columbus
Anthony J. Quahliero, Jr., CFSP, Struthers
Thomas A. Routsong, CFSP, Kettering
Michael Ryan, CFSP, Mason
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Keith A. Walker, CFSP, Toledo
Devin R. Woodyard, Columbus
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
Tel: (740) 788-8808
Fax: (740) 788-8811
bradley@vocfh.com
MEMBERS:
Dan Branham, Amelia
Gary M. Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Jarrod Kane, Columbiana
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Terry Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Lloyd E. Rankin, Springdale
Terry J. Reardon, Youngstown
Michael Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Robert W. Weigel, Hamilton
Eugene L. Wood, Gallipolis
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
Fax: (513) 661-0733
nmfhww@cinci.rr.com
MEMBERS:
Ed Babcock, Columbus
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville,Family Assistance
Gary Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Caroline Caliguri, Cleves
Jim Dempsey, Springfield
Michael Gedert, Hamilton, Consultant
Todd Grisier, Archbold, Administrative Officer
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
Fax: (513) 336-9750
ashleym@mfh1.com
MEMBERS:
Alexander L. Bable, Columbiana
Angie Berwald, Cleveland
Bradley Bryant, Middletown
Nancy K. Castellucci, CFSP, Alliance
Bradley J. Chute, CFSP, Newark
Kyle A. Eveland, Crooksville
Jay Foster, Toronto
Kevin C. Harter, Hamilton
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Larissa Jones, CFSP, Columbus
Myles Kalina-Hammond, Strongsville
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:
Brittany Brundidge-Muhammad
11432 Kentbrook Ct.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Phone: (513) 544-01390
strivingb06@gmail.com
Fralisia Jefferson, CFSP
Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home
2500 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
Phone: (614) 302-6947
fralisia.camille@gmail.com
MEMBERS:
Britney Barnes, Cincinnati
Stephen Best, Canal Fulton
Holly Colwell, Columbus
Jessica Cornist, Cincinnati
Kelly Daup, Perrysburg
Matt Dixon, Canal Winchester
Jordan Hart, Rittman
Kevin C. Harter, Hamilton
Myles Kalina-Hammond, Strongsville
Ryan Meeker, Manchester
Lindsey Rathje, Dayton
Devin Woodyard, Columbus
