Board Leadership

Our Board Leadership

Committed. Engaged. Moving Us Forward.

The Board of Trustees is made up of men and women from across the profession whose participation is based solely upon a belief in – and a commitment to – the Foundation’s mission of lifting up grieving communities by investing in people and programs that strengthen funeral service.

Each member of our board leadership team may serve up to two three-year terms. In accordance with Foundation bylaws, at least 60% of the Board of Trustees must be licensed funeral directors and maintain membership with the National Funeral Directors Association.

“It is with humility and gratitude that I assume the role of board chair to the Foundation. My hope is to continue the great work of the Foundation, our dedicated board and committee members, from past and present, who ensure that the Foundation continues to make an impact in funeral service and in the communities we serve.”

2024-25 Funeral Service Foundation Board of Trustees

Bottom Row L-R: Leili McMurrough, NFDA Liaison Dan Ford, Immediate Past Chair Mark Krause, Chair John Heald, Chair-elect Jeff Smith, Treasurer David Falconer, Kathy Kelley

Top Row L-R: Bryant Hightower, Tyler Anderson, Carmalita March-Harris, Lisa Baue, John Faulk, Will Bischoff, NFDA CEO Christine Pepper, Matt Outcalt, Jimmy Lucas, Tim Schramm, Jenn Parvin, Jimmy Altmeyer.

Not Pictured: W. Ashley Cozine, David Hernandez, Todd Lumbard, Thomas Pontone.