GFDA Executive Committee

GFDA 2018-2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

We are proud to announce the 2018-2019 GFDA Executive Committee Members. These gentlemen were elected during our 2018 Annual Convention.
From left to right - Jason Wommack, Secretary; Rob Roberson, Treasurer; Nathan Stanley, President;
Bill Hightower, President-elect & NFDA Policy Board Member; and David McLeighton, Past President.

Nathan Stanley

GFDA President

Stanley Funeral Home & Crematory

Dublin, GA

Richard N. Stanley, IV is a third generation licensed funeral director and embalmer. Nathan, as friends and family call him, is a 1998 graduate of Dublin High School and also a 2000 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta. Having grown up in and around the funeral home his entire life, he knew what he wanted to do as a career. His understanding demeanor and thoughtfulness toward the families we serve make him an asset to the business. He is a member and currently serves as President of the Georgia Funeral Directors Association and he is also a member of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia. From 2013 until 2015, he served as President of the the Independent Funeral Directors of Georgia. In addition to his duties as a funeral director, he has also served as Deputy Coroner of Laurens County since 2005. He was the recipient of the 2015 "Harry Pippin Award" Deputy Coroner of the Year for the Georgia Coroner's Association. He has one daughter, Janna Kathleen Stanley, one son, Nathan Chandler Stanley and is married to the former Brooke Evans Stanley of Macon. He is an a active member of Marie Baptist Church in Dublin, Georgia where he currently serves as Chairman of Personnel. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hunting and fishing.

Telephone: 1-478-272-5855

Email: nathan@stanleyfuneralhome.com

Bill Hightower

GFDA President-elect & NFDA Policy Board Member

Hightower Funeral Home

Bremen, GA

Telephone: 1-770-537-2375

Email: BH1196@aol.com

Rob Roberson

GFDA Treasurer

Shepard Funeral Home

Folkston, GA

Telephone: 1-912-496-7388

Email: shepardrobersonfuneralhome@yahoo.com

Jason Wommack

GFDA Secretary

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home

Athens, GA

Jason Wommack is a 1994 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. He has been employed with Lord and Stephens since 1995. He and his wife, Mandy live in Oconee County. In his spare time, Jason enjoys traveling, motorcycle riding and UGA sports.

Telephone: 1-706-546-1587

Email: jwommack@lordandstephens.com