2024 NFDA Virtual Officer Candidate Forum 

April 18, 11 a.m. CT ♦ Moderated by NFDA General Counsel Christopher L. Farmer 

Interested in learning more about the 2024 slate of candidates running for seats on the NFDA Board of Directors? The 2024 NFDA Election season is upon us and NFDA will host the first of two virtual forums that will help you get to know the candidates running for office this Thursday, April 18.

During the Virtual Officer Candidate Forum, candidates will share a bit about themselves and answer questions about their experience and qualifications for serving on the NFDA Board of Directors, challenges and opportunities facing NFDA, and more. 

Click here to join the Virtual Officer Candidate Forum on April 18 at 11 a.m. CT. No registration is required. 

If you are unable to participate live, a recording will be posted on the NFDA website after the event. Learn more about the candidates by visiting NFDA.org/Elections. 

Officers on the NFDA Board of Directors will be elected by qualified NFDA members during an electronic election held June 13 through 26.

The officers who are elected will serve a one-year term that begins after the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo in October. The individual elected to the office of president-elect will automatically become president following the 2025 NFDA Convention. 

The officer candidates are:

• Secretary Candidates
  • Bobby "Steve" Spann, Spann Funeral Home, Dickson, Tennessee
  • Brad R. Walker, Walker Funeral Home, Spanish Fork, Utah 
• Treasurer Candidate
  • Chris E. Christian, Christian-Sells Funeral Home, Rogersville, Tennessee 
• President-elect Candidate
  • Daniel J. Ford, Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes Inc., Cheshire, Connecticut 

A second Virtual Candidate Forum will be scheduled in the weeks to come to help you get to know the candidates for the two at-large representative seats on the NFDA Board of Directors – stay tuned! During the 2024 NFDA Leadership Conference, state association representatives will elect two at-large representatives. State association representatives are the voting representatives from each state who cast the votes on behalf of their state for the at-large representatives on the NFDA Board of Directors.

Verify Your Email

As a valued member of NFDA you have a voice in the governance of your association. Eligible association members will elect NFDA’s officers during the upcoming NFDA Election, taking place June 13 through 26. To ensure all eligible members receive important election information and their voting credentials, we must have accurate information for all licensed funeral directors at your firm. 

NFDA needs the: 

• Name and unique email address for the primary contact (must be a licensed funeral director) at your firm
• Name and unique email addresses for all licensed funeral directors at your firm
• Note: U.S.-based licensed funeral directors, both individual members and those who work at member firms, are eligible to vote in NFDA elections. International members, student/intern/apprentice members, retired members, and lifetime members are not eligible to vote in NFDA elections.

By 4 p.m. CT on Tuesday April 30, please verify the information we have on file for you and members at your firm: 

1. Call your member service representative at 800-228-6332 to review the information we have in our records for yourself and your firm. 

or…

2. Update your information on the NFDA website: 

• Visit https://nfda.org/my-profile and log in; click the “My Profile” button
• Is your email address correct?
  • If it needs to be updated, click the “Update My Profile” button. 
    • Be sure the email address you are using is unique to you (do not use a generic address, such as office@smithFD.com). If you are having difficulties making updates, please call your member service representative at 800-228-6332 for assistance. 
• Are all licensed staff for your firm listed for your firm?
  • Click the “Company Profile” button on your profile page. On the company information page, you will see the primary contact listed under your firm’s name along with a list of all contacts for your firm. 
  • If the primary contact for your firm is incorrect or a licensed funeral director should be added to or deleted from your funeral home’s profile, please call your member service representative at 800-228-6332 for assistance.