We champion the interests of the deathcare profession and Canadians, ensuring their voices are heard on important issues. Learn more about our advocacy efforts here.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Every member of our board of directors is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our profession.
Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our association.
Jeffrey D. Weafer
President | Western Region
Ray Fournier
Vice President | Supplier
Simon Dubé
Treasurer | Central Region
Allan Cole
Director | Central Region
Jeff Hagel
Director | Western Region
Heather Kiteley
At-Large Director
Lewis MacIntosh
Directory | Eastern Region
Steve Reynolds
Director | Central Region
Janet Ricciuti
Director | Western Region
Bill Sampson
Director | Eastern Region
Kollin Weatherbee
Director | Eastern Region
Shari Yearwood
At-Large Director
Pam Moss
Executive Director
Past Presidents
- 2020 | Allan Cole
- 2019 | Brett Watson
- 2018 | Yves Berthiaume
- 2017 | Yves Berthiaume
- 2016 | John Greene
- 2015 | Michael Hedden
- 2014 | Phil Fredette
- 2013 | Faye Doucette
- 2012 | Sue Lasher
- 2011 | Scott MacLeod
- 2010 | W. Kent Milroy
- 2009 | Norma Boudreau
- 2008 | Ric Hamre
- 2007 | Marc Poirier
- 2006 | Milton Peach
- 2005 | Brent Buchanan
- 2004 | James Cardinal
- 2003 | Greg Lalach
- 2002 | Blair Cutcliffe
- 2001 | Jean Garneau
- 1999 | Charles Curry
- 1998 | Paul Wright
- 1997 | Heather Patterson
- 1996 | Geoffrey Carnell
- 1995 | Robert Scott
- 1994 | Allison Swan
- 1993 | Robert Greschuk
- 1992 | Noonen Maher
- 1991 | J.P. Jones
- 1990 | R.J. Schaffner
- 1989 | Gilles Poirier
- 1988 | Ron C. McEachern
- 1987 -1986 | John Jerrett
- 1985 | Dale Martin
- 1984 | Brian McGarry
- 1983 | Jack Doney
- 1982 | Andre Lepine
- 1981 | J. Jordan
- 1980 | Robert Barnard
- 1979 |Jerry Smolyk
- 1978 | Donald W. Ross
- 1977 | Jack Lumbard
- 1976 | Al Weaver
- 1975 | S. Cutcliffe
- 1974 | Gilles Poirier
- 1973 | Harold Mattatall
- 1972 | Robert McKague
- 1971 | Lorne P. Kelly
- 1970 | G.S. Jennings
- 1969 | Holt Maher
- 1968 | Gaston Gaudet
- 1967 | Mr. Tubman
- 1966 | J. Donovan
- 1965 | H.C. Lindsay
- 1964 | Robert Lepne
- 1963 | C.E. Foster
- 1962 | C.S. Melanson
- 1961 | J.L. Irving
- 1960 | F. Welch
- 1959 | M.L. Jacques
- 1958 | V.L. Leatherdale
- 1957 | R.F. McDonald
- 1956 | A.L. Mattatall
Are You Ready To Make a Difference?
To join any of these committees, please complete the below Volunteer Form.
Executive Committee
- Jeff Weafer | President
- Ray Fournier | Vice President
- Simon Dubé | Treasurer
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
- Allan Cole | Chair | Director
- Janet Ricciuti | Director
- Ray Bailey | Member
- Tyler Weber | Member
- Dustin Wright | Member
- Jamie Yoon | Member
- Dan Marino | Impact Public Affairs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EVENTS COMMITTEE
- Steve Reynolds | Chair | Director
FINANCE COMMITEE
- Simon Dubé | Treasurer (Chair)
- Heather Kiteley | Director
- Ray Fournier | Director
Membership COMMITEE
- Shari Yearwood & Kollin Weatherbee | Co-Chairs
- Simon Dubé | Director
- Lewis MacIntosh | Director
- René de Diego| Member
NEXT GENERATION OF DEATHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Eliana Bernardo | Chair | Member
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
- Janet Ricciutt | Chair | Director
- Ray Fournier | Director
- Heather Kiteley | Director
PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE
- Jeff Hagel | Chair | Director
- Simon Dubé | Director
2025 Summit & Exhibitors Showcase Committee
- Steve Reynolds & Janet Ricciuti Co-Chairs | Directors
- Rob Doucette | Member
- Chuck Ferris | Member
- Mark Hooftman | Member