By Thomas A. Parmalee Teresa Carlson, one of the most recognizable bankers in funeral service, has worked at The Bancorp for the past seven years, spearheading an innovative lending program with the backing of Homesteaders Life Company. A married mother of three, she would never dream of becoming a funeral…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company Senior VP-Strategic Markets Will Bischoff recently announced that Misty Engel has joined Homesteaders’ team of account executives. Misty will serve funeral providers and agents in Texas. “Misty’s experience in the funeral profession combined with her passion for helping families design better farewells will make her an undeniable…
Read MoreSteve Shaffer, president, CEO and board chair of Homesteaders Life Company, has announced the addition of Justine Bell as the company’s chief human resources officer. In her new role, Bell will oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, corporate culture, employee engagement and organizational strategy. She succeeds Tonja…
Read MoreDanielle Burmeister, vice president of marketing communications at Homesteaders Life Company, recently sat down for a video interview with FuneralVision.com. During the conversation, she shared how she grew up in an apartment above a funeral home and initially thought she would not pursue a career in the profession. But she…
Read MoreMitch Smith, vice president of sales operations of eFuneral Partner, which helps funeral homes reach a new generation of consumers with an easy-to-use online planning tool, recently shared a bevy of insights on how to better engage with families and boost customer satisfaction in an exclusive video interview with FuneralVision.com.…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, held its sales recognition ceremony last month in St. Augustine, Florida. The annual event celebrates the exceptional service of its industry-leading team of account executives. Senior Account Executive Gary Weisenbach (Central) was named the Homesteaders Account Executive of the Year.…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has been selected as the exclusively endorsed preneed provider by the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association. “We are honored to be selected as the endorsed preneed provider for funeral professionals in North Carolina,” said Homesteaders President, CEO and Board Chair…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, recently announced the winners of its annual Homesteaders Heroes program. The peer-nominated awards recognize employees who demonstrate Homesteaders’ mission and make an impact on the success of the company and its customers. “This year, we were excited to have nearly…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company made a generous $100,000 pledge to support the greatest needs of the Funeral Service Foundation on stage at the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo General Session. On the opening day of the convention, the gift was announced by Will Bischoff, Homesteaders SVP-Strategic Markets and Foundation Fund…
Read MoreFor the tenth year in a row, Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Iowa Workplace. “We are thrilled to once again be recognized as a Top Iowa Workplace,” said Steve Shaffer, president, CEO and board chair at Homesteaders. “So…
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