West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, held its National Sales Meeting last month in Charleston, South Carolina. The annual event, an almost 30-year-old tradition, celebrates the exceptional service of its industry-leading team of account executives.

Senior Account Executive Kristie Lynch (Home Office) was named the Homesteaders Account Executive of the Year. The award recognizes the account executive who best exhibits the qualities required to provide superior support to funeral home customers. In addition, Lynch received the Marketing Partner Engagement Award, nominated by Homesteaders’ top marketing partners, for providing consistent and timely support. Lynch also received the Sales Achievement Award, was inducted into Homesteaders’ prestigious Pioneer Club and was named the Home Office Region Account Executive of the Year.

“Kristie is the consummate professional, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to her funeral home customers, preneed counselors and marketing partner representatives each and every day,” said Will Bischoff, SVP-Strategic Markets. “She gets to know her customers to understand their challenges and applies Homesteaders’ comprehensive offerings to help them achieve their preneed and business goals.”

Joan Schoborg, Regional Director for the Home Office Region, said, “Kristie’s dedication, grit and unwavering commitment to our customers made this award not just a win but a well-earned milestone. Over the years, she has grown tremendously in her sales role, consistently exceeding targets and demonstrating remarkable leadership. We’re incredibly proud to have her on our team.”

Several other Homesteaders account executives and regional directors were honored during the event, including:

• Angela Clough, Commitment Award, Sales Achievement Award
• Cindy Theophilus, Territory Growth Award, Sales Achievement Award
• Doug Farrell, Sales Achievement Award
• Gary Weisenbach, Positive Attitude Award, Highest Annual Volume Award
• Jamie Dravecky, Central Region Account Executive of the Year
• Joan Schoborg, Sales Achievement Award (Home Office Region)
• Kristie Lynch, Michigan Territory Growth Award
• Lindsay Cutter, Rising Star Award, Territory Growth Award, Sales Achievement Award
• Liz Carter, Sales Achievement Award, Pioneer Club Inductee
• Maggie Spikes, Sales Achievement Award
• Ron Amato, East Region Account Executive of the Year, Sales Achievement Award
• Steve Brodie, West Region Account Executive of the Year, Territory Growth Award, Sales Achievement Award
• Terri Bordenkircher, Sales Achievement Award (East Region)
• East Region: Region of the Year

Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Visit homesteaderslife.com to learn more.