The success of IFDA is largely dependent on members who volunteer their time and talents. IFDA committees are open to all interested members who wish to further the funeral service profession. Volunteering to serve on a committee provides members an opportunity to grow as individuals, sharpen business and communications skills, and network with colleagues. Everyone benefits!
IFDA distributes committee applications every spring after the IFDA Convention.
Education
Maintains jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the Annual Meeting and makes available programs and information suitable for schools, seminars, and district meetings.
Marcus Vigen, Chairperson – Keokuk
Jacob Wittrock – Stewart-Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids
Dana Goodell – Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Sioux City
Chantelle Lundberg – Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton
Johnny Moller – Wilbert Manufacturers of Iowa, Des Moines
Dave Noftsger – Memorial Services of Iowa, Ankeny
Mark Parrish – Caldwell-Parrish Funeral Home, Urbandale
Mitchell Schroeder – Schroeder Funeral Homes, Northwood
Staci Shearer – Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah
Jessica Ubben – Lentz Funeral Home, Algona
Michell Morrow – Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids
Legislative
Represents the Association in all matters pertaining to legislation affecting funeral directors in Iowa.
Ben Eldridge, Chairperson – Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, Paullina
Bill Bergeson – Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service Charles J. Yoder – Olson-Powell Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant
Craig Kramer – Kramer Funeral Home – Dyersville
Patrick Leonard – Leonard Funeral Home, Dubuque
Bill Reece – Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa
Mike Phillips – Phillips Funeral Home – Vinton
Justin Rasmusson – Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home, Nevada
Rob Bacon – Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Nevada
Membership
Investigates applicants for membership as to their standing in the profession and qualification for membership and certifies applicants to the Board of Governors.
Justin Rasmusson, Chairperson – Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Nevada
Randy Escobedo – University of Iowa, Iowa City
Abby Goodenow – Ewing Funeral Home & Monument Company, Clarion
Jacob Wittrock – Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids
Past Presidents Advisory Committee
As outlined in the IFDA Bylaws, the Past Presidents Advisory Council serves as a resource and in any capacity as requested by the President. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the Association’s Bylaws as necessary. The Committee consists of five (5) Immediate Past Presidents who are members in good standing and is chaired by the Immediate Past President of IFDA. The last member is replaced each year with the incoming Past President. A full term is five (5) years. With the exception of the Immediate Past President, no member of the Past Presidents Advisory Council can serve on the IFDA Board of Governors until their time on the Past Presidents Advisory Council is complete.
Ben Eldridge, Chairperson – Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, Paullina
Ryan Tucker,– Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Denver
Charles J. Yoder – Olson-Powell Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant
William J. Armstrong – Armstrong Funeral Home, Mount Ayr
Patrick Leonard – Leonard Funeral Home, Dubuque