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.
- Jacob Wittrock, Chairperson, Stewart Baxter Funeral Home and Crematory, Cedar Rapids
- Amy Erickson-Keller, Foster Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Webster City
- Abby Goodenow, Ewing Funeral Homes, Britt
- Johnny Moller, Wilbert Manufacturers of Iowa, Des Moines
- Staci Shearer, Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah
- Michell Morrow, Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids
- Mark Parrish, Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Urbandale
- Theresa Thielen, Hoffman Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque
- Jeff Rosauer, Murdoch Funerals & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids
- Jeremy Cranston, Cranston Family Funeral Home, Fairfield
- Alex Petersen, Overton Funeral Home, Indianola
Legislative
Represents the Association in all matters pertaining to legislation affecting funeral directors in Iowa.
- Brian White, Chairperson, White Funeral Home, Independence
- Bill Reece – Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa
- Patrick Leonard, Leonard Funeral Home, Dubuque
- Craig Kramer, Kramer Funeral Home, Dyersville
- Jeff Petersen, Overton Funeral Home, Indianola
- Justin Rasmusson, Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home, Nevada
- Jay Woodhouse, Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home, Inc., Carroll
- Dan Eckhoff, Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Inc., Sioux City
- Ron DeMarce, Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Inc., Red Oak
- Chantelle Lundberg, Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Newton
- Henry Bentley, Bentley Funeral Home, Durant
- Marty Mitchell, Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown
- Mike Triplett, Legislative Counsel for IFDA
Membership
Investigates applicants for membership as to their standing in the profession and qualification for membership and certifies applicants to the Board of Governors.
- Jessica Ubben, Chairperson, Lentz Funeral Home
- Amy Erickson-Keller, Foster Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Webster City
- Dana Goodell, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Sioux City
- Brianne Moore, Laufersweiler Funeral Home, Fort Dodge
- Bill Bergeson, Murdoch Funerals & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids
- Adam Thielen, Hoffman Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque
- Craig Twigg, Twigg Funeral Home, Panora
- Beth Teahen, Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids
- Casey Vaughan, Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory, Spencer
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.
- Justin Rasmusson, Chairperson, Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home, Nevada
- Marcus Vigen, Vigen Memorial Chapel, Keokuk
- Ben Eldridge, Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, Paullina
- Ryan Tucker, Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Denver
- Charles J. Yoder, Olson-Powell Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant
Want to join a committee? Please fill out the IFDA 2025 Committee Participation Form online. Thank you!