Memphis Fire Fighters Association

Officers & Staff

President

Thomas Malone

Email:

Phone: 901-386-3129

Thomas Malone joined the Memphis Fire Department November 3, 1969. As a charter member of IAFF Local 1784, President Malone was involved in many of the struggles and challenges our members have faced over the years. Brother Malone was elected Vice President of Local 1784 in 1994 and 1997, and elected President of Local 1784 in October 2000. After 34 years of service to the Memphis Fire Department, Malone retired from the MFD in 2003 and also retired as President of Local 1784. He came out of retirement in 2012 and ran for President, winning by acclamation and has since been re-elected in 2015 and 2018 by acclamation as well. Malone also serves as a District Field Service Represtative for the International Assoication of Fire Fighters.

Vice President

Todd Conklin

Email:

Phone: 901-386-3129

Todd Conklin was elected Vice President in August 2021 and assumed office October 1, 2021. Prior to being eletced Vice President, Todd served as the 40 Hour Division Representative. Todd joined the Memphis Fire Department in November 1993 and currently holds the rank of Fire Inspector.

Secretary/Treasurer

Matthew Tomek

Email:

Phone: 901-386-3129

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, and 2018, all by acclamation. He also serves as the Chair of the Labor side of the Joint Labor/Management Safety Committee.

IAFF 14th District Vice President

Danny Todd

Email:

Phone: 901-409-6549

Danny Todd is a retired Memphis Firefighter starting his career with the MFD in 1972. He was appointed Secretary/Treasurer of Local 1784 in November 1980 and was elected President in 1994. He was also elected 14th District Vice President for the IAFF in 1994 taking office January 1995 representing IAFF members in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and Louisiana. He retired from the Memphis Fire Deprtament in January 2001 and continues to represent IAFF members and currently serves of the Senior Board Member of the IAFF.

Office Manager

Mary Lee Murley

Email:

Phone: (901) 386-3129

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

Office Assistant

Jennifer Rodgers

Email:

Phone: 901-386-3129

Jennifer has been with the Memphis Fire Fighters Association since January 2019 serving as a part-time office assistant working on special projects in the office and other duties assisting with the day to day operations.

A Shift North Representative

Ray Glover, Engine 8

Email:

Phone: 901-606-6936

Ray has served as the A-Shift North Division Representative since January 2013. He is also a member of the Local 1784 Safety Committee.

A Shift South Representative

Jesse Meekins, Engine 21

Email:

Phone: 901-343-7736

Jesse has served as the A-Shift South Division Representative since August 2018. He is also a member of the Local 1784 Safety Committee.

B Shift North Representative

David Shelby, Engine 4

Email:

Phone: 901-238-5558

David has served as the B-Shift North Division Representative since October 2018. He is also a member of the Local 1784 Safety Committee.

B Shift South Representative

Jeff Culp, Engine 40

Email:

Phone: 901-386-3129

Jeff Culp joined the Memphis Fire Department in November, 2001. He is currently assigned to Engine 40 and has served as the B Shift South Division Representative since September 2021.

C Shift North 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 South Representative

Chris McKendry, Engine 35

Email:

Phone: 901-229-5569

Chris has served as the C-Shift South Division 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.