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.
- Justin Rasmusson, Chairperson, Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Nevada
- Amy Erickson-Keller, Foster Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Webster City
- Abby Goodenow, Ewing Funeral Homes, Britt
- Chantelle Lundberg, Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton
- Johnny Moller, Wilbert Manufacturers of Iowa, Des Moines
- Dan Eckhoff, Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Sioux City
- Staci Shearer, Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah
- 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.
- Jessica Ubben, Chairperson, Ubben-Lentz Funeral Home, Algona
- Bill Reece – Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa
- Brian White, White Funeral Home, Independence
- Ben Eldridge, Eldridge Family Funeral Homes, Paullina
- Mike Phillips, Phillips Funeral Home, Vinton
- Rob Bacon, Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Nevada
- Patrick Leonard, Leonard Funeral Home, Dubuque
- Craig Kramer, Kramer Funeral Home, Dyersville
- Jeff Petersen, Overton Funeral Home, Indianola
- Bill Bergeson, Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids
Membership
Investigates applicants for membership as to their standing in the profession and qualification for membership and certifies applicants to the Board of Governors.
- Jacob Wittrock, Chairperson, Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids
- Amy Erickson-Keller, Foster Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Webster City
- Elizabeth Teahen, Teahan Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids
- Alex Petersen, Overton Funeral Home, Indianola
- Dana Goodell, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Sioux City
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