Speakers

Elise Kunkel has been in the grocery business for nearly 20 years. Currently, Elise serves as Marketing Lead, Independent Accounts at SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies. In her role as Marketing Lead, Independent Accounts, Elise shares her passion and expertise to help independent grocers navigate the path to an integrated, cohesive digital presence. She began her career in the grocery industry during her senior year at Bethel University, when she worked as a marketing intern at Martin’s Super Markets. Elise then spent seven years working in stores and held a variety of positions – from bagger to department head. From there, Elise transitioned to the Martin’s Corporate Office and wore several different hats on the Marketing team before SpartanNash acquired Martin’s in 2018. Elise currently resides in South Bend, IN with her husband, three kids and their cavapoo.