Qualified NFDA members now have an opportunity to hear directly from the individuals seeking leadership positions on the NFDA Board of Directors.

The recording of the 2026 NFDA Officer Candidate Forum is now available for on-demand viewing, giving members the opportunity to learn more about each candidate’s experience, leadership philosophy and vision for the future of funeral service before casting their ballots.

During the forum, candidates shared perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the profession and discussed how they hope to help guide NFDA and funeral service forward.

Click here to watch the forum.

Candidates for Officer Positions

President-elect

Steve Spann, CFSP, CCO, Spann Funeral Home, Dickson, Tennessee

Treasurer

Ellen Wynn McBrayer, CFSP, CPC, CCO, Jones-Wynn Funeral Homes & Crematory, Villa Rica, Georgia

Secretary

Carlton Maye Jr., MBA, CFSP, CCO, Serenity Funeral Home, Dublin, Georgia

Ladd Pulliam, CFSP, Jones and Son Funeral Home, Richton, Mississippi

Click here to learn more about the candidates,

Election Information

Qualified NFDA members may vote electronically for officer positions on the Board of Directors through 4 p.m. CT on June 24, 2026.

Eligible voting members will receive an electronic ballot from NoReply@DirectVote.net by June 11. Members who have not received a ballot should first check spam or junk folders.

Eligible voters who do not have a valid email address on file with NFDA will receive voting credentials and instructions via U.S. mail.

Those elected will serve one-year terms beginning following the 2026 NFDA International Convention & Expo. The individual elected as president-elect will automatically assume the role of president following the 2027 NFDA International Convention & Expo.

Information regarding the At-Large Representative Candidate Forum will be shared separately once available.

Questions regarding the election process may be directed to NFDA at NFDA@NFDA.org.

Thank you for participating in the leadership and future of NFDA.