ABILENE, TX — Directors Investment Group (DIG) is proud to announce five new members of the DIG Board of Directors: Mark Cypert, Stuart Ford, Sid Grant, Terry Groban, and Tim Hoff. All five were elected to the board during DIG’s Annual Meeting.

“We’re incredibly proud to welcome these five distinguished individuals to our Board of Directors,” said Kris Seale, DIG Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO. “Two own and operate funeral homes, and three have extensive experience in the financial sector. They all have years of dedicated service to their communities, understand the challenges funeral professionals face today, and are focused on pushing our profession forward. We’re honored to have them join us.”

Mark Cypert is a second-generation funeral director and embalmer of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home in Snyder, Texas, which he co-owns with his father, Jack Cypert. About joining the board, Mr. Cypert said, “Being elected to serve alongside the men and women at DIG is an honor and privilege. I look forward to DIG’s bright future and development with ambition and pride.”

Stuart Ford has spent his entire career in the financial services business. He co-founded Coastal Securities, a Houston-based investment banking and brokerage firm, and remained there until its sale in 2017. He joined the investment banking firm Hilltop Securities in 2017. About serving on the board, Mr. Ford stated, “My first introduction to the company was in 1987 when DIG had just a handful of employees and occupied space in a warehouse. Watching the company grow into what it is today has been an amazing adventure, and I consider myself blessed to serve on the DIG Board of Directors!”

Sid Grant hails from Baird, Texas, and has spent the last 30+ years in the investment/financial services area. He is currently President and CEO of Big Country Asset Management. Mr. Grant shared, “DIG is more than a business; it’s a calling to give the funeral profession the best tools available to serve families in need. Being able to deliver those services with the highest level of integrity, character, and intelligence is what separates DIG and its subsidiaries from the competition. I look forward to serving in the years to come.”

Terry Groban has over 27 years of experience in financial roles within the insurance industry. She serves DIG as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as well as Secretary/Treasurer. About being elected, Mrs. Groban said, “I am deeply honored and humbled to be elected to the Board of Directors. I have seen DIG grow significantly since I joined as a Senior Accountant in 1997, and I am so excited to continue to be part of the success of this wonderful company.”

Tim Hoff is a licensed funeral director and certified funeral celebrant at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Minnesota, which he co-owns with his wife, Jenny. Mr. Hoff is also a co-founder and longtime board chair for Healing Hearts Connection. Mr. Hoff stated, “I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors of this amazing company. I look forward to continuing our relationship and working alongside other members as we strive to be the best, most-respected provider of service to the funeral profession.”

Over the past year, four esteemed DIG board members – Allan Adams, Jack Cypert, Jerry Edwards, and Darrell Rains – made the decision to retire after decades of dedicated service to improving the profession. They will serve as Emeritus Directors, and the five newly elected board members will follow in their footsteps.

About DIG

At Directors Investment Group (parent company to Funeral Directors Life, Passare, and other subsidiaries), our mission is to be known as “the best, most-respected provider of service to our industries.” We serve clients across the nation, offering a variety of services to funeral home clients, including sales programs, training, technology, marketing, and financial services. To learn more about DIG, visit dig.family.