PFDA Staff DirectoryMeet the PFDA StaffKathleen K. Ryan, Esquire She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Williamsport Area Community College and She is a 1992 graduate of Widener School of Law, Harrisburg Campus and did internships with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office and the U. S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. In addition, Kathy has served as an Adjunct Professor at Widener Law School, teaching the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program and most recently served as an Adjunct Professor at Northampton Community College of Mortuary Science, teaching the law course. She currently sits on the Advisory Board to the Mortuary Science program of the school. Kathy currently is a member of the Dauphin County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Adam Shaffer Adam Shaffer is the Assistant Executive Director and COO for PFDA and Unichoice Cooperative Inc. Adam joined PFDA after an extensive career in the Pennsylvania Funeral Industry. Adam attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, where he graduated with honors before enrolling in Point Park University to finish his degree. In early 2006 he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Point Park University and immediately began serving his internship at the Thomas L. Nied Funeral Home. When his internship was complete Adam accepted a funeral directing job with the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory (at that time HoffmanRoth) where he served as a funeral director, manager, and supervisor until January of 2024. Abigail S. Bennett Abby updates/maintains the PFDA website & social media, creates marketing materials, and organizes the Funeral Service Survey program. She maintains all PFDA CE records, along with other general office duties and procedures. One of the many voices you will hear when calling PFDA. Kristine Hartz Kristine comes to PFDA with an extensive background in meeting planning, catering, sales, and marketing. She is eager to plan informative continuing education programs at PFDA’s Convention & Expo, District Meetings, and other meetings for PFDA members. Allison Hinkle Allison is in the Membership Coordinator position, managing all membership-related data. She processes new and renewing memberships, assists with membership recruitment and outreach campaigns, and helps to promote PFDA services, resources and benefits. She performs other duties as needed to support membership development. Liesl Keener Liesl handles the accounting for the PFDA and SecurChoice office. Deb Miller Deb manages the preneed trust. She handles the day-to-day processing of trust claims and banking. Emilie Rudder Emilie assists Deb in the SecurChoice office.
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