Christine Pepper, CAE – Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for all facets of the Association’s operations. Works with the President to set agendas for meetings, priorities for recommendations, and insures compliance with Board decisions.

Phone: 262-789-1880

Toll-Free: 800-228-6332

Click on the department name below to view staff photos and responsibilities.

Administration
Patti King, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Manager
Christina Von Den Bergh, Administrative Project Coordinator
Marissa Keller, Executive Assistant

Advocacy
Lesley Witter, MPA, CAE, Senior Vice President, Advocacy

Anthony Kaniuk, Director - Industry Relations 
Lorri Wagner, Director - Business Development
Robin Yusko, Business Development Project Coordinator

Communications
Troy Blewett, M.B.A., Senior Vice President, Communications
Gail Marquardt, Vice President, Consumer Engagement
Jessica Koth, Director of Public Relations
Scott High, Art Director
Brooke Krishok, Art Director
Deana Gillespie, Research Manager
Elizabeth Brunner, Digital Community Manager
Laurie Schmidt, Assistant Marketing Manager

Cremation Services

Mike Nicodemus, Vice President, Cremation Services

Education/Meetings
David Larsen, Convention, Events and Meetings Director
Kristi Klemens, Meetings Manager
Stephanie Herr, Assistant Meeting Planner
Carmella Hansen, Director, Education
Sara Moss, Education Manager
Jacklyn Ellis, Education Coordinator

Finance
Todd Etheridge, CPA, Controller
Julie Bernard, Accounts Payable/Resource Manager
Carol Jo Shonka, Mailroom Coordinator
Tabitha Roman, Accounting Clerk

Information Technology
Bradley Roark, Information Technology Administrator
Matthew Roell, Systems Engineer

Member Relations
Anna Bernfeld, Senior Vice President
Kim Klotz, Senior Business Systems Analyst
Debra Zauner, Team Lead-Member Services
Martha Fuhr, Member Services Representative
Javier Roque, Bi-lingual Member Services Representative
Morgan Schlender, Account Executive, Endorsed Programs & Membership
Wanda Sheber, Receptionist/Assistant Member Services Representative