Melissa KunkelMelissa Kunkel, Director of Marketing, 4WARD Financial Marketing, Inc. joined NEXT in February of 2004, bringing with her years of managerial and marketing experience.
Melissa built the Home Town Marketing department from one person to a team of specialized professionals dedicated to providing marketing support directly to NEXT representatives across the country. She has developed strategic services for reps such as a Seminar Support Program, Exclusive VIP Events and Wholesaler Reception planning as well as graphic design and writing support. Melissa has trained the HTM team to deliver personalized consulting and mentoring services catering to the individual marketing needs of each rep.Melissa works closely with Kimberly A. Branch CFP, President of 4WARD Financial Marketing, in the development of the NEXT Challenge as well as regional training programs. Melissa and Kimberly are continuously working on marketing opportunities to provide to NEXT reps.