Cremation Association of North America Grows Staff to Support Strategic Plan
Promotion and New Hire Reflect Expansion of CANA’s Content and Membership Initiatives
WHEELING, IL— It’s a time of growth and innovation for the Cremation Association of North America (CANA). Widening its focus to help member businesses recruit and retain a vibrant, diverse, and well-trained workforce and educate and best serve their families, CANA continues to promote best practices in cremation through education, innovation, and collaboration.
A growing membership and an emphasis on aligning content strategy with CANA’s mission and values has resulted in new and reorganized staff responsibilities. CANA Board President Lindsey Ballard praises these appointments and invites you to offer “Congratulations to Brie Bingham and Sara Corkery in their new roles and welcome Kenjuana Hall to CANA! Brie and Sara have brought decades of experience to CANA, increasing our reputation and shaping CANA’s voice. Kenjuana will bring fresh eyes to membership initiatives in the newly created role of Membership and Operations Manager. “
BRIE BINGHAM PROMOTED TO SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER
After more than a decade of service at the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), Brie Bingham (pictured above, right) has been promoted to the newly established role of Senior Content Manager. This strategic position reflects CANA’s commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging, and educational and research content to its members and the broader death care community.
Brie has held progressive roles in membership and marketing with CANA for over a decade, bringing a dynamic blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and deep industry knowledge to her work. In her new role, Brie will lead the development and implementation of CANA’s communications, research, and educational content strategies. She will oversee the production of the association’s publications and guide the association’s online presence. Brie will also support CANA’s research projects education programs and strategic goals through content development, project management, and digital platform oversight.
Barbara Kemmis, Executive Director of CANA, shares her enthusiasm for the promotion: “Brie’s promotion to Senior Content Manager is well deserved. Her ability to craft compelling content and build meaningful connections with our members has already transformed how we engage with our community. Brie has grown both revenue and CANA’s reputation through marketing efforts, so this promotion is recognition of those skills and the importance of content to CANA’s strategic growth. CANA is a thought leader in the profession and Brie’s new role will increase the focus on content creation through research, publications and education. I am thrilled to see her take on these expanded responsibilities and continue shaping the future of our association.”
Brie will continue to collaborate closely with Sara Corkery (pictured above, left), who remains a vital part of CANA’s communications team. With more than thirteen years of experience leading CANA’s magazine and collateral, Sara continues in her role as Managing Editor of The Cremationist and as Editor and Graphic Designer for CANA’s print and digital materials.
KENJUANA HALL, HIRED AS MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenjuana Hall (pictured above, middle) as its new Membership and Operations Manager, a key leadership role focused on enhancing member engagement, operational excellence, and strategic support across the organization.
Kenjuana brings over a decade of experience in membership management, data governance, and nonprofit operations. Most recently, she served as Database & Membership Manager at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, where her work guided leadership decisions, streamlined workflows, and ensured data integrity and member satisfaction for more than 3,000 members.
In her new role at CANA, Kenjuana will lead membership retention and recruitment strategies, manage member benefit programs, support volunteer and governance structures, and oversee the association management system which supports CANA’s newest member benefit, CANA Connect, a discussion forum for CANA members to share information and access member benefits. She will also play a pivotal role in operational coordination and cross-functional initiatives aligned with CANA’s strategic plan.
Barbara Kemmis is eager to work with CANA’s newest employee: “Kenjuana Hall brings a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to member service. Her experience in data-driven decision-making and operational leadership will be invaluable as CANA continues to grow and evolve. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team and look forward to the impact she will make.”
CANA celebrates our existing and new staff members dedicated to advancing the association’s mission and enhancing the experience of its members.
About CANA
Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an international organization of over 3,700 members, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for memorialization.
