Damon Wenig
Director, Partner Marketing Homesteaders Life Company
Damon Wenig is the Director of Partner Marketing at Homesteaders Life Company, where he creates innovative solutions to support funeral professionals. As a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, Damon finds deep meaning in serving the profession. A former operator of his family’s funeral homes in Wisconsin, he continues to serve families in a limited capacity, maintaining his commitment to compassionate care.
Damon holds an MBA in Marketing and an MBA in Finance from the University of Massachusetts and a degree in Mortuary Science from Worsham College.
With a background in funeral service, marketing, sales, and finance, Damon is passionate about helping funeral professionals enhance their businesses and build stronger connections with the families they serve. He is dedicated to empowering professionals to create meaningful, compassionate experiences that honor the families in their care.
Speaker Details:
⚐ ADDRESS: 5700 Westown Pkwy, West
Des Moines, Iowa, 50265
✉ EMAIL: dwenig@Homesteaderslife.com
✆ PHONE: (310) 902-4050
⎚ WEBSITE: homesteaderslife.com
Mitch Smith
AVP-Partnership Development
eFuneral Partner
Mitch Smith is AVP-Partnership Development for eFuneral, a breakout digital solutions company that helps funeral homes maximize market share through optimized online sales. Prior to joining eFuneral, Mitch spent nearly a decade in financial services and marketing. He has a Bachelor’s degree in marketing from Iowa State University and an MBA from Bellevue University.
Speaker Details:
⚐ ADDRESS: 5700 Westown Pkwy, West
Des Moines, Iowa, 50265
✉ EMAIL: MSmith@efuneral.com
✆ PHONE: (515) 249-4583
⎚ WEBSITE: partner.efuneral.com
Tyler Anderson
VP Business Development
Precoa
Tyler Anderson is vice president of business development at Precoa, a preneed company that helps hundreds of funeral homes prearrange more families and grow their markets. Born and raised in the funeral profession, Tyler appreciated the importance of ceremony, ritual, and gathering from an early age. He is passionate about sharing a new vision for preneed that helps more families across the country experience a meaningful funeral service
Speaker Details:
⚐ ADDRESS: 13221 SW 68th Pkwy, #100
Portland, OR 97223
✉ EMAIL: tanderson@precoa.com
✆ PHONE: (503) 244-7755
⎚WEBSITE: precoa.com
Stephanie Castagnier Dunn
Chief SBA Revenue Officer
Phoenix SBA a Community Bankshare Company
As EVP, Chief SBA Revenue Officer, I am responsible for driving the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the bank's small business lending department. I am honored to lead a team of professionals who are dedicated to serving the diverse and dynamic needs of entrepreneurs across the country.
With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing small businesses across various sectors. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in banking, entrepreneurship, and financial innovation to support the U.S. business economy. I also serve as a public appointed Council Member for the State of North Carolina's Innovation Council, where I contribute to the development and implementation of policies and initiatives that foster innovation and economic growth in the state.
Speaker Details:
⚐ ADDRESS: 201 Broad Street P.O Box 1489 ,
Lagrange, GA, 30241
✉ EMAIL: sdunn@phxbusiness.com
✆ PHONE: 847-477-7546
⎚WEBSITE: phxbusiness.com
Michael Burns
Dean of Faculty and Students at PIMS
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Michael Burns, CFSP, is the Dean of Faculty and Students at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He has been licensed for almost 40 years and spent a large portion of his career in the field as a funeral home manager. After earning his master’s in adult education and training, he joined the PIMS staff. During the last few years, he has taught numerous online and on-campus courses. In addition to his responsibilities as the Dean, he is the school’s Care Center supervisor, manages the team of instructors, and facilitated the redesign of the new Restorative Art lab at the school. Dean Burns is also the InSight Institute Certified Celebrant trainer and is certified to present on Child Abuse Recognition by the state of PA.
