Memphis Fire Fighters Association

Officers & Staff

President

Todd Conklin

Email:

Phone: 901-589-1784

Todd Conklin assumed the role of President on October 31, 2026. Prior to this role, he was elected Vice President in August 2021 and assumed office October 1, 2021, after previously serving as the 40-hour Division Representative. Todd joined the Memphis Fire Department in November 1993 and currently holds the rank of Fire Inspector. Todd also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Firefighters Emergency Relief Fund.

Vice President

David Shelby

Email:

Phone: 901-238-5558

David was appointed Vice President effective October 31, 2026. Prior to this, David served as a B-Shift Representative since October 2018. David also serves as Chair of the labor side of the Safety Committee.

Secretary/Treasurer

Matthew Tomek

Email:

Phone: 901-589-1784

Matthew Tomek joined the Memphis Fire Department June 10, 2004 as a Dispatcher. Tomek was elected as one of the Trustees of Local 1784 in 2006 and in 2009, was appointed as Interim Secretary/Treasurer, filling an unexpired term. He was elected to the position in August 2009 and has since been re-elected in 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2024, all by acclamation. Matthew also serves as President of the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association.

Office Manager

Mary Lee Murley

Email:

Phone: 901-589-1784

Mary Lee joined our staff in January 2021 and serves as Executive Assistant to the officers and Office Manager.

Office Assistant

Nancy Maness

Email:

Phone: 901-589-1784

Nancy has been with the Memphis Fire Fighters Association since October 2025 serving as a part-time office assistant working on special projects in the office and other duties assisting with day-to-day operations.

A Shift Representative

Hugh Doyle, Truck 5

Email:

Phone: 901-687-7077

Hugh has served as the A-Shift Representative since 2023. He is also a member of the Local 1784 Safety Committee.

A Shift Representative

Clay Cook, Engine 18

Email:

Phone: 901-827-3423

Clay was appointed A-Shift Representative in October 2022 filling an unexpired term. He joined the Memphis Fire Department in June 2013 and is a Lieutenant at Engine 18.

B Shift Representative

Chris Bellefontaine

Email:

Phone: (630) 788-7075

Chris was appointed B Shift Representative in November 2026. He's been with the Memphis Fire Department since February 2019 and prior to becoming B Shift Rep, served as an elected Trustee for the union since October 2024.

B Shift Representative

Jeff Culp, Air Rescue

Email:

Phone: 901-386-3129

Jeff Culp joined the Memphis Fire Department in November 2001. He is currently assigned to Engine 33 and has served as a B Shift Representative since September 2021.

C Shift Representative

Jeremy Chastain, Engine 26

Email:

Phone: 901-485-1307

Jeremy was elected to the Board in August 2021 and took office October 1, 2021. This is Jeremy's second tenure on the board, previously serving from 2018 to 2020.

C Shift Representative

Chris McKendry, Engine 35

Email:

Phone: 901-229-5569

Chris has served as a C-Shift Representative since June 2020.

40 Hour Representative

Keith Culp, Fire Training

Email:

Phone: 901-832-5151

Keith was elected to the Board in August 2021 and started his term October 1, 2021.

Retiree Representative

Billy Freeman

Email:

Phone: (901) 372-8189

Billy Freeman was appointed to the new Retiree Representative position in November 2024. Prior to being appointed as the Retiree Rep, Freeman served as an elected Trustee for Local 1784 since 2009 and served as Secretary/Treasurer of Local 1784 from 2006 to 2009.