Announcing Speakers for the 2024 OGR Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia
The Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is thrilled to unveil the distinguished lineup of speakers for its 2024 Annual Conference, set to take place from May 7-9th at the historic DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Georgia. Among the esteemed speakers are industry leaders and experts who will offer valuable insights, expertise and successful strategies to help attendees grow their businesses. The speakers include:
- Tim Collison, CFSP, BIE, CEO & Director of Sales/Marketing at The Dodge Co.
- Darren Crouch, President and Co-Founder of Passages International, Inc.
- Leili McMurrough, BA, JD, LE, LFD, Program Director at Worsham College of Mortuary Science and Funeral Director at McMurrough Funeral Chapel
- Chris Miller, CFSP, Owner of Thomas Miller Mortuary & Crematory
- Vincent Roberge, Senior Business Consultant at Johnson Consulting Group
- Matthew Van Drimmelen, President & Owner of Full-Circle Aftercare
- Justin Zabor, CFSP, Co-Owner of Zabor Funeral Home and Owner of Justin Zabor Enterprises
In addition to the educational sessions led by these speakers, the conference will feature a local funeral home tour, trolley tour of the city, Veterans Funeral Care Workshop, Study Group Session, Past Presidents Welcome Reception, and OGR Annual Business Meeting. The conference’s Golden Circle Celebration Dinner will feature the annual OGR professional services awards, the board and president’s installation, a service of remembrance, member milestones, a silent auction and special appeal benefitting the OGR Foundation and more.
Wendy King, Executive Director and CEO of OGR, stated "We are delighted to bring together such a distinguished group of speakers for our conference. This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity for funeral service professionals to enhance their skills, network with peers, and explore new trends and developments."
The OGR Annual Conference is open to both members and non-members. For more information and to register, visit www.ogr.org/annual-conference. Matthew-Aurora Funeral Solutions is the presenting sponsor of the conference. Other sponsors include Homesteaders Life Company, Access Financial Group, Dodge, Funeral Home Gifts, Body Bag Man, and Full Circle Aftercare.
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