FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards is pleased to announce the addition of Cat Maher as its new Program Support Manager.

Maher brings a strong background in communication, journalism, and client support to the organization. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Northern Colorado, graduating in 2022. 

Prior to joining The Conference, Maher served as a city reporter for the Rapid City Journal in South Dakota, where she covered local government and public policy for two years. Most recently, she worked as an account manager at Flypaper Digital Marketing.

She will be tasked with assisting several vital functions of The Conference including candidate support, meeting planning, exam development, and more.

“Cat is an excellent addition to The Conference staff,” said Dalene Paull, ICFSEB Executive Director. “Her skillset and energy are the perfect complement to the office for serving our stakeholder community.”

About The Conference

The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards is headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Founded in 1904, the membership of The Conference is composed of funeral service licensing boards and regulatory agencies throughout the United States and Canada. For more information on The Conference, please visit www.theconferenceonline.org.