Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice Archives

Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice Announces the Election of Three New Board Members

Posted on August 20, 2024

The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice recently announced the election of three new trustee members to the board of directors. These new trustees will be installed at the Academy board meeting this October in New Orleans, each serving six-year terms. New board members Robert L. Barnes, Rhonda K. Pleasants…

Getting to Know Christie Ward, the New Executive Director of the Academy

Posted on November 12, 2023

By Thomas A. Parmalee It’s been less than six months since Christie Ward was named executive director of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, and she’s been keeping herself busy. Ward (pictured at top), who has worked in nonprofit leadership and association management for more than 25 years as…