Page A39 september 2023 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section A in the Serenity Storm: Protect and Grow Your Market Share Scan QR code Selected Celebrates Amy Hunt’s 20 Years of Service NEWS Association CONTINUED es, meeting ever-changing and challenging consumer preferences. Jason and his wife, Christy Harrell, have been married for 26 years and have two sons, Caleb and Zac Harrell. Patsy Harrell, Jason’s mother and wife of the late Arvin Harrell, remains an integral part of the leadership team, working, hand-in-hand, with Jason, building Harrell’s into the largest family-owned funeral home in Central Texas, with recently expansion into Kingsland, Llano, and Marble Falls. Harrell Funeral Homes operate seven locations, including two dedicated to cremation services in the Austin and Marble Falls areas. Jason is an avid hunter in his free time and enjoys golfing, fishing, and traveling. By honoring each generation’s unique perspectives, experiences and skills, TFDA can assist members in driving innovation, providing the quality of services, and creating meaningful experiences that resonate among all Texas communities and their changing expectations. “We look forward to working with Jason,” said TFDA’s Hilderbran, “and believe his contributions will benefit the ongoing growth of TFDA as well the individual successes of our members, vendors and mortuary students across the state.” Continued from Page A38 New President of Texas FDA Amy Hunt LINCOLNSHIRE,IL— Selected Independent Funeral Homes celebrates staff member Amy Hunt for 20 years of service. Amy Bakker joined Selected in July 2003 as Manager of Selected Resources, Inc. She led all aspects of Selected’s then for-profit subsidiary that provided literature, marketing materials and consultant services to members. In February 2008, Amy was promoted to Director of Meetings and Education. In this role, she has managed all aspects of Selected’s meetings including the NextGen Seminar, the Selected Leadership Academy Conference and the Annual Meeting. Amy also facilitates two of Selected’s advisory committees and serves as senior editor of the bi-monthly publication, The Bulletin. “Amy Hunt’s 20-year tenure at Selected Independent Funeral Directors has been invaluable,” said Byron Calhoun, Selected’s Board President. “Her leadership, industry knowledge, and commitment have elevated the organization’s standards. Amy’s compassion and interpersonal skills have fostered strong relationships and ensured the organization’s success. Her contributions have made a lasting impact, and we celebrate her achievement with great pride and admiration.” “Amy’s dedication, care for people, passion to serve and contributions the past 20 years have been invaluand COO. “She is one of the best people I have ever worked with.” “Amy embodies the very best of what Selected is all about: care, warmth, fun, curiosity, and generosity,” said Rob Paterkiewicz, Executive Director and CEO. “Amy IS Selected, and we are all proud and fortunate to work with her every day.” Selected thanks Amy for 20 years of dedication, leadership and the contributions she has made to the association’s storied history and looks forward to many more years to come. Selected Independent Funeral Homes delivers innovative and pertinent resources, solutions and ongoing support necessary for enduring excellence to its international network of independently owned death care providers who aspire to be the very best in their profession. Members of Selected operate according to specific standards and best practices to provide the public with reliable, high-quality service and funeral-related information. able to our organization,” said Denise Zoephel, Assistant Executive Director @Nomis.Publications Like us on
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