Communications Division
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Edward J Defort- Editor in Chief Oversees and provides vision to NFDA's Publications Department. Responsible for directing the editorial content and production of all NFDA publications and writing high profile columns/articles targeted to funeral directors and consumer markets. Phone: 609-815-8145 |
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Dawn M. Behr - Managing Editor Provides for the development, research, writing and editing of the editorial material for The Director magazine. Phone: 262-814-1526 |
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Gordon Nason –Graphic Designer Designs and produces the graphics for The Director magazine, as well as house ads, collaterals and other related Association materials as assigned. Phone: 262-814-1570 |
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Scott High – Graphics Coordinator Manages all stages of a wide variety of print and electronic communications materials and maintains positive working relationships with outside vendors. Phone: 262-814-1542 |
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Jessica Koth - Public Relations Manager Responsible for the development and overall management of NFDA's external communications and community relations strategy. Creates and maintains programs to further the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of the funeral service profession, NFDA and its members. Responsible for NFDA's public affairs communications efforts. Phone: 262-814-1536 |
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Emilee High - Communications Coordinator Responsible for coordinating communications programs and assisting in the development and implementation of media and community relations activities that promote the Association and funeral service as well as the coordination of the Pursuit of Excellence awards program, disseminating press releases, and distributing promotional materials. Phone: 262-814-1547 |













