The ICCFA Welcomes New Leadership at the 2026 ICCFA Experience in Fort Worth
STERLING, Va. (May 22, 2026) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) proudly announces the election of new leadership during the 2026 ICCFA Experience held from April 29-May 1 in Fort Worth, Texas.
The following esteemed individuals have been elected as ICCFA officers for the term 2026-2027:
- President: John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CSE, CXE, Park Lawn Corporation | Houston, Texas
- President-Elect: Shawna de la Cruz, Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries | Glendale, California
- Vice President, Internal Affairs: Lauren Blevins, CCFE, CPLP, Park Lawn Corporation | Houston, Texas
- Vice President, External Affairs: Micah Singerman, CCFE, Shalom Memorial Park & Funeral Home | Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Vice President, Education: René Negrete, Carriage | Houston, Texas
- Vice President, Membership & Marketing: Rafael Ochoa, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary | Los Angeles, California
- Secretary: Janis Diamond, Dignity Memorial | Tampa, Florida
- Treasurer: Gary Freytag, CCFE, Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum | Cincinnati, Ohio
Additionally, the following regular members have been elected to serve three-year terms on the ICCFA Board of Directors:
- Stephen Bassett, Legacy Funeral Group | Houston, Texas
- Erin Creger, Security National Funeral Homes & Cemeteries | Murray, Utah
- Steve Metzger, Carriage | Houston, Texas
- Ryan Milley, Forest Hills Cemetery | Boston, Massachusetts
- Armando Mora, Cypress Lawn | Colma, California
- Sean O’Regan, Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum | Dayton, Ohio
The Supplier/Professional member elected to serve a two-year term on the ICCFA Board of Directors is:
- Ann Marie St. George, Cooperative Funeral Fund | Madison, Connecticut
The members of the 2026-2027 Executive Committee are as follows:
- President: John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CSE, CXE, Park Lawn Corporation | Houston, Texas
- President-Elect: Shawna de la Cruz, Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries | Glendale, California
- Immediate Past President: Bob Gordon, Jr., CCE, Cypress Lawn | Colma, California
- Appointment by President: Darin Drabing, Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries | Glendale, California
- Appointment by Past Presidents: Jeff Kidwiler, CCE, CSE, Blackstone Cemetery Development | Santa Ana, California
“This leadership team represents the passion, experience, and collaborative spirit that make ICCFA such a strong association,” said ICCFA President John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CSE, CXE. “I’m excited to work together as we continue expanding opportunities for our members, strengthening industry connections, and positioning ICCFA as a leading voice for the future of deathcare.”
For more information on ICCFA’s leadership, visit iccfa.com/leadership.
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Founded in 1887, the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association is the only international trade association representing all segments of the cemetery, cremation, funeral, and memorialization profession. The association is comprised of more than 10,000 members in the cemetery, funeral home, and crematory industries, as well as supplier and related businesses worldwide.
