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
Advocacy
Lesley Witter, MPA, CAE, Senior Vice President, Advocacy
Business Development
Lorri Wagner, Business Development Manager
Anthony Kaniuk, Senior Business Development Executive
Robin Yusko, Senior Member Relations Coordinator
Communications
Troy Blewett, M.B.A.,
Senior Vice President, Communications
Gail Marquardt,
Vice President, Communications
Jessica Koth,
Public Relations ManagerScott High,
Multi Media Artist
Deana Gillespie,
Research Manager
Elizabeth Brunner,
Digital Community Manager
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
Lacy Robinson, Director, Member Development
Sara Moss, Education Manager
Jacklyn Ellis, Senior Education Specialist
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
Publications
Edward J Defort, Publisher & Editorial Director
Dawn M. Behr, Managing Editor
Brooke Luteyn, Art Director
Strategic Development
Carol Hendrick, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development
Funeral Service Foundation
Lee Wiensch, Executive Director
Kelly Manion, Director of Communication
Heather Owen, Office Manager