Due to changes in technology in the memorial industry, we feel that continuing education and involvement in professional organizations are very important. Billy has served as Vice President and President of the Kentucky Association of Memorial Dealers (K.A.M.D.) and is currently serving on the Board of Directors. Dianne has sucessfully completed a training course "For Women Only" sponsored by the Elberton Granite Association for women in the memorial industry. Topics covered were design, manufacturing, problem solving, sales as well as other related material. She has also served on the K.A.M.D. Board of Directors. Both Billy and Dianne have had extensive training designing memorials using the layout computer.