CANA appoints New Executive Director
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CANA appoints Barbara Kemmis as Executive Director
Wheeling, IL, October 3, 2011--The Board of Directors of the Cremation Association
of North American (CANA) is pleased to announce the appointment of
Barbara Kemmis as Executive Director effective October 17, 2011. Kemmis
brings over 15 years of experience developing and marketing member
benefits, providing leadership in professional associations, fundraising
and creating professional development opportunities. Most recently the
Director of Member Services at the American Theological Library
Association, Chicago, IL, she previously served as Vice President of
Library and Nonprofit Services at the Donors Forum, Chicago, IL. Kemmis
has a master’s degree in library science from Dominican University, a
graduate certificate in nonprofit management from North Park University
and a B.A. from Earlham College. "CANA
leads the industry in networking and professional development through
educational seminars and workshops, government regulatory updates, in
publications and other information sources. I am thrilled to join the
association at this historic moment and look forward to meeting CANA
members at the annual convention in Chicago,” Kemmis stated. This
appointment marks the transition from outside management to a stand
-alone organization. "CANA
members will be well served by the new opportunities this leadership
change brings.The CANA board has been working toward this transition for
more than three years and we look forward to working with Ms. Kemmis to
ensure CANA remains a trusted resource for its members and the
industry," offered Mark Matthews, CANA Board President.
About CANA Founded
in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an
International organization of over 1,500 members, composed of
cremationists, funeral directors, funeral home operators and owners, cemeterians, industry suppliers and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for memorialization. For more information
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