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Mrs. Montz joined the board of directors in 2015 as a 4th generation funeral director and embalmer. She previously owned and operated Branon Funeral Home in Lamesa, Texas. Her grandfather, Tom Branon, was one of the founders of FDLIC, and her father, Mike Branon, served on the board for over 25 years. As a member of the board, Mrs. Montz's goal is to continue to provide the best service for the funeral industry and to assist other funeral homes in growing and succeeding in a rapidly changing marketplace. Mrs. Montz Has served as a member of the Epsilon Chapter of Pi Sigma Eta, an honorary funeral service fraternity, the National Funeral Directors Association, and the Texas Funeral Directors Association. Mrs. Montz earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Arts and Technology in Interior Design in 2004 from Texas State University-San Marcos. She later attended the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service where she earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service in 2007.