Kindl Furtak

# Family

Kindl Furtak // Director of Marketing & Communications

Kindl’s career in retail marketing began with The Sunflower Group, where she managed grand openings, product launches, and events across Wisconsin and Minnesota. She later worked as a media buyer for Creative Communication and Design, focusing on planning and buying for Trig’s, including their first Wausau store opening and rebranding. In 2008, Kindl joined Trig’s as the Director of Marketing & Communication, where she continues to lead marketing efforts for the company.

Her work history includes:

  • 2008-Present: Director of Marketing & Communication, T.A. Solberg Co., Inc.

  • 2004-2008: Media Buyer, Creative Communication & Design

  • 2003-2004: Retail Services Coordinator, The Sunflower Group

  • 2002-2003: Vice President of Marketing/Product Manager, Wisconsin Fulfillment

  • 2000-2002: Account Executive, WSAW-TV7

  • 1998: Marketing Intern, United Way of Dane County

  • 1997-2000: Residential Worker, North Central Health Care Facility

Awards and Recognition:

  • 2010-2012: Promotion Contest Winner, Wisconsin Grocers Association

  • 2013: Featured in Women in Grocery Showcase, Wisconsin Grocer Magazine

  • 2015: Master Marketer Award, Super Valu

  • 2018: Featured in The Business News for E-commerce contributions

  • 2019: UNFI Master Marketer

  • 2019: Creative Choice Award, National Grocers Association

  • 2020: E-Commerce Round Table Moderator, WGA Innovation Expo

  • 2021: WGA Supermarket Hero Award

  • 2021: Creative Choice Award, National Grocers Association

  • 2022: Women of Influence, The Shelby Report

  • 2022-2025: Creative Choice Awards, National Grocers Association

  • 2022: Top Women in Grocery Award, Progressive Grocer

Kindl holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with emphases in Advertising/Public Relations and Journalism, as well as a degree in Psychology from UWSP. She is passionate about working in all facets of marketing and communications and enjoys being part of a team that values collaboration and creativity.

Outside of work, Kindl loves spending time outdoors with her two children, whether camping, hiking, or traveling. Her passion word is "family," as they inspire everything she does.

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