45 Our Team
EXCELLENCE. INSPIRATION. INNOVATION.
CO-FOUNDER | CEO MARLON@NXTGENNETWORK.COM Marlon Gordon
CO-FOUNDER | CEO AMANDA@NXTGENNETWORK.COM Amanda Venezia
Marlon is Co-Founder & CEO of NxtGen Network, amarketing, advertising, ad production agency that’s passionate about relationships, telling stories, and empowering others through innovation. He partners with those in Child Nutrition, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and also has an international philanthropical project called NxtGen Cares. Marlon is the co-creator and co-host of First Taste TV™, a show dedicated to connecting companies with their current and new audience Through video. Creator and host of Next Up, a talk show that focuses on thought leadership, lead generation, and live engagement. Creator of Ignite, a networking event focused on edutainment and fun. Co- host of the LINQ’D UP podcast, which aims to break down the silos within school districts, and co-creator of digital publications such as Served Digizine™ and Indulge. Marlon is a visionary, a team builder, and is fueled by a faith that helps him do things others think are impossible.
A restaurant and hospitality professional for over 15 years, Amanda is currently in her 10th year rocking school lunches as a director in New Hampshire. A wife, mom and Vlogger, Amanda shares her passion for school nutrition by speaking at national conferences and training industry professionals. She’s skilled in front of the house and business operations—but don’t discount her proficiency and creativity in the kitchen! Amanda has won awards including FoodService Director Magazine’s 2019 Rising Star and 2020 New Hampshire’s Top 40 Under Forty.
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER MELISSA@NXTGENNETWORK.COM Melissa Mayer
GRAPHIC DESIGNER SARAH@NXTGENNETWORK.COM Sarah Kolcheck
VIDEOGRAPHER MATT@NXTGENNETWORK.COM Matt Mayer
STRATEGIC ADVISOR Nisha Bagepalli NISHA@NXTGENNETWORK.COM
As the the Strategic Advisor for NxtGen Network, Nisha Bagepalli is responsible for creating and accelerating our client’s marketing strategy and brand recognition across the nation. She has significant experience across product marketing, branding, strategic planning, product management and market research. She is focused on driving the missions of our retail, commercial, and hospitality clients while helping them grow and build stronger businesses. Through marketing programs and thought leadership she promotes your exceptional product innovations and purpose-driven initiatives.
Breanna Gustafson is a storyteller. Having started her career in the Boston news market, Breanna knows and understands what it takes to get people to pay attention and create captivating content. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Film & Media and her Master’s Degree in New Media & Marketing. Breanna has worked closely with nonprofits to train organization leaders on how to utilize video as an advertising and education tool. Before joining NxtGen Network, Breanna worked as the Marketing Supervisor for the 33rd largest school district in the United States bridging the gap between school foodservice, students, and the community.
Sarah started her career as a graphic designer over 11 years ago, designing signage for school nutrition programs. From those early beginnings, she has expanded her skills into various areas of graphic and web design. Visual brand design, layout, and web design are among her favorites! She feels grateful to be able to continue equipping school nutrition professionals, food & beverage, hospitality, companies, and non-profits with important visual resources. Sarah attended Indiana State University where she studied Graphic Design.
Matt Mayer specializes in all things visual. He has a natural eye for composition across multiple media platforms. Focusing his time primarily in photography & videography for 15+ years he has taken his passion and honed it into his craft. A self- proclaimed tech-nerd, Matt makes it a point to be current on new technology and techniques that will keep us fresh and innovative.
MARKETING ASSOCIATE BREANNA@NXTGENNETWORK.COM Breanna Gustafson
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JENNIFER@NXTGENNETWORK.COM Jennifer Savasta
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