Premier Preneed Marketing Welcomes Adam Land 

Premier Preneed Marketing, a leading preneed marketing company, has announced the hiring of Adam Land as Director of Sales. In his new role, Land will expand and strengthen the Premier’s sales team’s relationships with funeral homes, agents, and agencies, while driving continued growth in pre-need funeral services.

Land brings nearly two decades of proven success in sales leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business development within both the preneed and insurance marketing sectors. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Preneed Sales for National Preneed Company, LLC, where he guided sales and marketing operations, developed new business strategies, and managed significant growth initiatives. Under his leadership, sales more than doubled in five years, with consistent year-over-year increases.  Before National Preneed Company, Land served as Director of Sales & Marketing at Premier Preneed Marketing.

Land will join the Premier team to offer recruitment, training, and mentoring of preneed sales professionals; implement strategic sales plans; and ensure that funeral homes and the families they serve receive exceptional support. He will also play a key role in community outreach and compliance oversight, helping to uphold Premier’s commitment to integrity and performance in the preneed marketplace.

“Our goal in bringing Adam on is to expand Premier’s capacity to deliver outstanding service, support, training, and technology to our funeral home partners,” said Jeff Wright, Vice President – Preneed at Premier Preneed Marketing. “His track record of growth and leadership allows us to expand our ability to work with larger groups, as well as individual locations that want to nurture and protect their communities with preneed.” 

“I’m excited to join Premier Preneed Marketing at such a pivotal time in our profession,” said Land. “I look forward to partnering with funeral homes and agents to create meaningful solutions that not only grow business but also serve families with compassion and integrity.”

Land holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas and is licensed in life insurance across multiple states.

About Premier Preneed Marketing:   Premier Preneed Marketing, an Integrity Company, has provided support, training, and leading insurance solutions to funeral homes since 1968. By consistently designing innovative, consumer-friendly products, Premier has earned a reputation as one of the most respected insurance brokerages in the country. In addition to strong commission schedules and outstanding product offerings, Premier also provides value-added services to help their funeral home partners grow their businesses. To learn more, visit www.premierpreneed.com.

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Express Funeral Funding Promotes Adam Setty to Client Operations Manager & Welcomes Rachel Schmelz as Customer Service Manager

JEFFERSONVILLE, IN – Release 9/23/24 – Express Funeral Funding (EFF), the the nation’s largest privately held, FASTEST and EASIEST at-need insurance assignment funding company is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Setty from customer service manager to client operations manager and welcome Rachel Schmelz as customer service manager. 

Setty, an 18-year EFF veteran brings a wealth of knowledge and years of claims operation experience to this new role. As client operations manager Setty will oversee EFF’s core business relationships and ensure these customers receive the support and priority-attention needed to receive the ultimate funding experience, only EFF can provide. 

“Adam was one of the first employees we hired at EFF,” said Michael Wilson, co-founder and vp of operations. “He knows exactly what our customers’ needs are and I’m confident his leadership and invaluable skillset will provide an even greater experience for the funeral homes and cemeteries we serve nationwide.”

EFF is also pleased to welcome Rachel Schmelz as customer service manager, assuming Setty’s previous role.

Schmelz comes to EFF with over a decade of experience in business development management for engineering and law firms and possesses a background as a paralegal.

“With the addition of Rachel, we can now expand and further develop tailored processes and services to best serve our customers wants and needs,” said Adam Setty. “I am proud to have served our clients for nearly two decades and look forward to starting this new position and deepening my connections with our clients, who I truly consider family. 

EFF boasts a top rated customer service and USA-based concierge team dedicated to providing the ultimate funding experience. To reach Adam or Rachel directly contact; adam@expff.com, rachel.schmelz@expff.com or text 415.949.CHAT (2428) on your mobile device. 

Express Funeral Funding has been providing funeral homes and cemeteries nationwide the ultimate funding experience since 2002. EFF eliminates the challenges of working with insurance companies by limiting administration, providing immediate payment, and advancing complete policy funds. For more information on Express Funeral Funding, please visit www.expressfuneralfunding.com, email contact@expff.com or call 812.949.9011.