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Marlon Gordon FOUNDER | CEO MARLON@NXTGENNETWORK.COM
Ashley Gordon CHIEF OPERATION OFFICER ASHLEY@NXTGENNETWORK.COM
Sarah Kolcheck DIRECTOR OF DESIGN SARAH@NXTGENNETWORK.COM
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Angela Medvid is an accomplished Executive Coordinator for NxtGen Network, where she leverages her extensive experience of over 15 years in management and customer service. Throughout her career, Angela has honed her skills in operational efficiency, team leadership, and client relations, making her a pivotal figure in the organizations she has served. Her ability to streamline processes and foster strong relationships has been instrumental in achieving organizational goals. At NxtGen Network, Angela is committed to supporting the company's mission by ensuring smooth operations and enhancing the overall experience for both clients and team members. Her dedication to excellence and her proactive approach to problem-solving make her an invaluable member of the team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
Sarah brings a level of unmatched talent to our design team. As an integral part of our leadership team she oversees every design project for quality and creative innovation. Sarah started her career as a graphic designer over 12 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 professional, food & beverage, hospitality, companies, and non-profits with important visual resources. Sarah attended Indiana State University where she studied Graphic Design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
Ashley Gordon oversees the daily operations and strategic initiatives of the company, ensuring seamless alignment with its mission to revolutionize the K-12 industry through innovative marketing, branding, and content creation. With a focus on operational excellence, Ashley manages cross-functional teams, optimizes workflows, and drives efficiency to deliver exceptional results for clients. She plays a pivotal role in developing and executing long-term growth strategies, fostering a culture of collaboration, and maintaining high standards across all projects. As a visionary leader, Ashley works closely with the CEO and leadership team to expand NxtGen’s reach, enhance client satisfaction, and inspire positive change in school nutrition, wellness, and education sectors.
Marlon has an extensive background in the food service sector - working in both the operator and industry sides. From his IT origins, to his role in sales, and now as an entrepreneur, his personality brings levity and positivity to the team. He is passionate about creating partnerships with those in Child Nutrition, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage to build a network of like-minded disrupters and future builders. Marlon is always ready to propel us into new ideas, and always knows just the person to include. As an innovator and thought leader, Marlon has been the idea man behind many of our projects including: First Taste TV, Next Up, Ignite, Next UP podcast, and Indulge. Marlon is a visionary and a team builder that is fueled by a faith that helps him do things others think are impossible.
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Cassie Tucker MARKETING STRATEGIST CASSIE@NXTGENNETWORK.COM
Nisha Bagepalli STRATEGIC ADVISOR NISHA@NXTGENNETWORK.COM
Sara Ford DIRECTOR OF SALES & CLIENT SERVICES SARA@NXTGENNETWORK.COM
DJ Bonoan CREATIVE DIRECTOR DJ@NXTGENNETWORK.COM
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An expert in bulletproof coffee, DJ is an engineer-turned-filmmaker passionate about all things video marketing, innovation, technology, road-cycling, chihuahua, Jeep, hip-hop, and Jedi. He launched HADJI Studios in 2017 as a means to fulfill a greater purpose: helping those in need and supporting the underrepresented. With over 15 years solving complex problems for Fortune 15 finance and tech companies, DJ combines high stakes analytical thinking with creative virtuosity to come up with some really cool videos that do some really cool things for really cool brands and businesses. When he’s not strategizing creative concepts or on set directing where the Lamborghini needs to be in frame, you can find him on the trails recording his next bike route on Strava.
Cassie Tucker is a marketing strategy expert specializing in helping clients refine their messaging and build meaningful connections that drive sales growth. With experience as a CMO for a major restaurant brand and at NYC agency Socialfly, where she worked with brands like NEST Fragrances and IL MAKIAGE, Cassie continuously brings creativity and expertise to her work. She also co-hosts Marketing Happy Hour and and hosts podcasts for Universal Studios and The Leadership Crucible Foundation, empowering young professionals in their careers. In her free time, she enjoys Orlando's theme parks with her husband and two dogs. And fun fact...Cassie was also a Disney Cast member!
As a strategic advisor, Nisha 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.
With nearly 20 years of experience in client management, Sara is a passionate client advocate dedicated to delivering creative, one-of-a-kind solutions that are aligned with business objectives. Driven by the satisfaction of seeing clients exceed their own expectations, Sara thrives on building strong, lasting relationships that lead to measurable success. She has worked with some iconic brands including, Butterball, Campbell's, Toll House, Coffee mate to name a few. Originally from Minnesota and now based in Washington, D.C., Sara considers herself an ice cream connoisseur, and enjoys rooftop bars, summer nights, and is always looking for a reason to celebrate. A die-hard fan of the Baltimore Ravens, she knows how to balance hard work with a little fun along the way.
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