Learn More Before You Vote!

Who will help lead NFDA into the future? To help members get to know the individuals seeking positions on the NFDA Board of Directors, a virtual candidate forum was held and is now available for on-demand viewing.

In this informative session, each candidate shared their vision for the profession and spoke about their leadership experience. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the individuals who want to represent you and the future of funeral service.

Watch the forum and meet the candidates at NFDA.org/Elections.

2025 Election Information

Qualified NFDA members will cast their votes for officers on the Board of Directors via electronic ballot from June 12–25. Those elected will serve a one-year term beginning after the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo. The individual elected as president-elect will automatically assume the role of president following the 2026 Convention.

• President-elect:
  • Chris E. Christian, CFSP, CCO – Rogersville, TN
• Treasurer:
  • Steven Spann, CFSP, CCO – Dickson, TN
• Secretary:
  • Homer E. Elwood Jr., CFSP, CCO – Clinton, SC
  • Ellen Wynn McBrayer, CFSP, CPC, CCO – Villa Rica, GA

State association representatives will elect two at-large representatives to the NFDA Board of Directors during the Leadership Conference, August 3–6 in Napa, California. These individuals will serve two-year terms beginning after the 2025 Convention.

• At-Large Candidates:
  • Carlos D. Black – Mobile, AL
  • Christopher Costello – New Orleans, LA

Visit NFDA.org/Elections to view candidate bios, election details and to watch the virtual forum.