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Published on: 2/17/2009
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"Marilyn's personal and professional accomplishments truly embody the spirit behind NFDA's Initiative Award," said Connie Smith, senior vice president of NFDA's Professional Development Division.
"Her progressive programs have had a profound impact on countless funeral service professionals and the profession as a whole."
Gould's involvement in funeral service began when she served as public relations director of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA); she then went on to serve as director of Batesville Management Services, a division of Batesville Casket Company.
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"We created the NFDA Business Exchange as an engaging, interactive forum for funeral directors, cemeterians, cremationists and other funeral service professionals to connect with suppliers, and for suppliers to connect with professionals," said NFDA Senior Vice President of Professional Development Connie Smith.