Bonnie L. McCullough, CAE
Executive Director

Bonnie has served as Executive Director of NYSFDA since 1994.  In her position she oversees several distinct entities including: President, Funeral Director Support Services, Inc. which administers PrePlan, the Association's master trust; President, Directors Choice Credit Union; and President of the New York State Tribute Foundation, a charitable organization pursuing goals of charity, knowledge and education for both consumers and funeral directors.  Prior to joining NYSFDA, she served as CEO and chief advocate for a number of industry groups, including pharmacy and other health care organizations, natural resources and travel and tourism.  She has attained the designation of Certified Association Executive from the American Society of Association Executives and has served as chairman of Empire State Society of Association Executives and the Council of Funeral Service Executives.

Randy L. McCullough, CAE
Deputy Executive Director

Randy has been NYSFDA’s Deputy Executive Director since 2003, having previously served as the Association’s Director of Government Affairs.  From 1988 - 1998, he was Senior Staff Member/Legislative and Committee Director for former New York State Assemblyman Paul D. Tonko (Amsterdam), who now represents the region as a Member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives (NY-21). McCullough graduated from Hartwick College (Oneonta, NY) with a B.A. in Political Science, earning Departmental Distinction honors. He also undertook graduate studies in International Affairs at The George Washington University (Washington, DC). Randy serves on the Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council. The Council, based in Washington, DC, is the leading international association for public affairs professionals. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Albany-based Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE).  He has also been a member of the board of directors for several organizations, including the American Red Cross (Northeastern New York Chapter) and the Hartwick College Alumni Association, where he served on its Executive Committee, and headed the Albany-area Alumni Chapter for several years.

Ivan Antonyuk
System Administrator

Linda Babella
Receptionist

John Bartello
PrePlan Administrator

Beth Burlingame
PrePlan Administrator

Cherie Cervera
Executive Assistant

Jeffrey Clemens
Director of Information Technology

Colleen Connelly
Director of Preneed Trust Services

Kelly Deitz, CAE
Director of Foundation and Core Programs

Jo Ann Gavin
PrePlan Administrator

Robyn Michele Haberman
PrePlan Senior Administrator

Rana Huber
Director of Communications

Mark Keeler
Directors Choice Credit Union Member Services Specialist

Frank J. Kerbein, CAE, SPHR
Director of Member Relations and Programs

Marie Major
PrePlan Administrator

Maria McGinniss
Directors Choice Credit Union Operations Manager

Marianne Reid
Director, Family Assistance Commission | Assistant Director of Government Affairs

Melissa Sargalis
PrePlan Senior Administrator

Nancy Schiesel
Director of Finance and Administration

Adam Schrom
Member Services Specialist

Kim Young
Director of Credit Union Services