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.
Ray Fournier
President | Supplier
Janet Ricciuti
Vice President | Western Region
Simon Dubé
Treasurer | Central Region
Kollin Weatherbee
Secretary | Eastern Region
Jeff Hagel
Director | Western Region
Heather Kiteley
At-Large Director
Lewis MacIntosh
Directory | Eastern Region
Steve Reynolds
Director | Central Region
Bill Sampson
Director | Eastern Region
Shari Yearwood
Director | Central Region
Pam Moss
Executive Director
Past Presidents
- 2024 | Jeffrey Weafer
- 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
- Ray Fournier | President
- Janet Ricciuti | Vice President
- Simon Dubé | Treasurer
- Kollin Weatherbee | Secretary
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
- Janet Ricciuti | Chair | Director
- Ray Bailey | Member
- Tyler Weber | Member
- Jamie Yoon | Member
- Allan Cole | Member
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EVENTS COMMITTEE
- Steve Reynolds | Chair | Director
FINANCE COMMITEE
- Simon Dubé | Treasurer (Chair)
- Heather Kiteley | Director
- Ray Fournier | Director
Membership COMMITEE
- Shari Yearwood | Chair
- Kollin Weatherbee | Director
- Simon Dubé | Director
- Lewis MacIntosh | Director
- René de Diego| Member
NEXT GENERATION OF DEATHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Eliana Bernardo | Chair | Member
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
- Heather Kiteley | Chair | Director
- Ray Fournier | 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
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