Andy Buckman Elevated to Chief Sales Officer for the Messenger Co’s Portfolio of Brands

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Andy Buckman Elevated to Chief Sales Officer for the Messenger Co’s Portfolio of Brands

Auburn, IN – The Messenger Co is pleased to announce the promotion of Andy Buckman to Chief Sales Officer (CSO), effective immediately. In this role, Buckman will lead the company’s sales and marketing teams across its full portfolio of brands, including Messenger Stationery, Thumbies, Express Funeral Funding, CemSites, and Just Digital, overseeing growth initiatives and strengthening customer relationships across each business.

Buckman will also continue to serve as President of Express Funeral Funding, ensuring continuity of leadership, service, and strategic direction for the company’s funding operations and valued customer base. 

“Andy has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to our customers,” said Kevin Tkacz, Chief Executive Officer of The Messenger Co. “This promotion reflects both his outstanding contributions and our confidence in his ability to lead our comprehensive sales organization to deliver even greater value to customers.”

In his new role as Chief Sales Officer, Buckman will focus on strengthening partnerships, enhancing customer engagement and driving continued innovation in the company’s sales approach across all brands.

“I am honored to take on this new role and continue contributing to the success of The Messenger Co,” said Buckman. “I look forward to working with our talented teams to deepen customer relationships, expand our reach, and drive meaningful results for our clients.”

For more information about The Messenger Co and its portfolio of brands, please visit www.themessengerco.com, email messenger@messengerllc.com, or call 800.827.5151.

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About The Messenger Co: 

Headquartered in Auburn, Indiana, The Messenger Co., LLC was founded in 1913 by Frank Messenger as a religious calendar business. More than a century later, it has grown into a leading provider of standardized and highly personalized stationery, funeral supplies, cremation products, funding and death care software solutions. Focused on supporting funeral professionals, Messenger offers time-saving tools that enhance family experiences and service value, backed by quality products, fast turnaround times, strong customer support, and an experienced sales team. Its family of brands includes Messenger Stationery, Thumbies, Express Funeral Funding, CemSites, and Just Digital. For more information about The Messenger Co., visit www.themessengerco.com or call 1.800.827.5151.