Feature Image: Bri Mulvaney being sworn in as the 2025-26 MFDA president
The 2025 MFDA Convention and Trade Show was held at the Northern Hotel in Billings, which has consistently been a gracious host for our association. This year, we welcomed 118 attendees and 18 vendors. The educational sessions were excellent, allowing participants to earn 7.5 continuing education credits during the convention. Additionally, we honored our past presidents who attended the event:
- Steve Kirkegard, 2024
- Chris Holt, 2020-21
- Shawnee Krauszer, 2014
- Terri Stevenson, 2008
- Shane Salisbury, 2006
- Steve Schnider, 2005
- Irene Dahl, 2001
- Jered Scherer, 1992-93
MFDA also presented awards to members ranging from 5 to 50 years of service. Fred Nelson and Jim Axelson both received awards for 50 years of service. MFDA was also delighted to have Steven Spann, the NFDA secretary, and his wife in Billings to swear in the officers for 2025-26. Congratulations to the new board of directors!
A beautiful Service of Remembrance was held to honor those we have lost in the MFDA family over the past year. The service featured live vocals, guitar and a flag presentation by the Honor Guard.
The most rewarding part of the convention is networking, reconnecting with old friends in the same industry and forming new friendships with incoming members.
Save the date! Join us in historic Butte on June 14-16 next year for a great event. Don’t miss it!
