Best Places to Work in Dubuque

The Telegraph Herald and Dubuque Chamber of Commerce named Kunkel & Associates, Inc. as one of the Top 13 workplaces in the city, and we placed 2nd of the Top 13.

Watch the interview with Jason Knockel, CEO.

Iowa Top Workplaces

The Des Moines Register named Kunkel & Associates, Inc. as one of the 139 Top Workplaces in the state of Iowa, and we are in the Top 20 amongst Small Businesses! This is our 6th year in a row receiving the Iowa Top Workplaces Award. The companies nominated have been recognized solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees. Our organization wouldn’t be where we are today without our amazing employees. At Kunkel & Associates, Inc., culture and employee engagement are our top priority!

Kevin Meyers Named 2023 Rising Star

Rising Stars is a dynamic and thriving initiative in Dubuque, Iowa, as featured by the BizTimes. This innovative program is designed to recognize and celebrate the emerging talents and visionary leaders who are shaping the future of our community. With a focus on young professionals and entrepreneurs, Rising Stars highlights the remarkable achievements, contributions, and innovative thinking of individuals who are making a significant impact across various industries in Dubuque. Through engaging stories and in-depth profiles, the BizTimes provides a platform to showcase the exceptional talent and dedication of these rising stars, fostering a sense of pride and inspiration within the community while championing the next generation of leaders in Dubuque, Iowa. BizTimes article.

2024 Tim Kunkel Award

Kunkel & Associates announced Kevin Meyers as the recipient of the Tim Kunkel Character Award for 2024. This award recognizes exemplified professionalism, leadership, compassion, hard work, and a great sense of humor.

The Tim Kunkel Award is presented to a Kunkel & Associates employee who portrays closely to Tim’s character. Congratulations, Kevin!

Kunkel & Associates Awarded Agency of Excellence

We’re thrilled to announce Sentry has named Kunkel & Associates, Inc. as a 2023 Agency of Excellence. Sentry also awarded our own Producer Gary Kunkel with the Producer of Excellence award. These awards reflect our commitment to the trucking industry and the relationships we’ve built and strengthened over the past year—and we’re just getting started!

Kunkel CEO Awarded for Outstanding Achievement

Jason Knockel, Class of ’96, presented with Outstanding Professional Achievement and Success award from Clarke University.

Read more about Jason here.

New Hires

Kunkel & Associates has recently hired Peggy Neumann as an Customer Service Representative, Morgan Schaul as an Administrative Assistant, Samantha Scheck as an Customer Service Representative, Jen Hermsen as an Benefits Representative, Shannon Manderscheid as a Senior Account Manager, Ty Spurgeon as an Associate Account Executive, Taylor Stover as an Associate Account Executive, Barb Miller as Facilities Maintenance Technician, Hunter Acha as an Associate Account Executive and Michele Blum as an Account Manager, Nicole Sutton as a Personal Lines Insurance Specialist, Ben Yunt as an Associate Account Executive, Molly McCullough as a Client Service Representative, Svetlana Kettmann as an Administrative Assistant, Brin Daugherty as an Administrative Assistant and Shannon Manderscheid as an Senior Account Manager.

Promotions

Brin Daugherty has been promoted to Customer Service Representative. Quinn Mettert has been promoted to Director of Safety & Analytics. Beth Schwartz has been promoted to Vice President. Kristin Bean has been promoted to Senior P&C Marketing Manager. Emma Bible has been promoted to Benefits Marketing Manager. Taylor Bushke has been promoted to Benefits Manager. Andrea Weede has been promoted to Transportation Service Supervisor. Amy Steger has been promoted to Transportation Service Supervisor. Tammy Feller has been promoted to Commercial Service Supervisor. Brittany Olson has been promoted to Client Service Manager. Kevin Meyers has been elevated from Account Executive to Vice President. Ashley Lamey has advanced from Premier Account Manager to Senior Premier Account Manager. Meriah Martin has been promoted from Client Service Representative to Account Manager. Ireland Quinn has been promoted from Administrative Assistant to Client Service Representative. Lauren Meyer has been elevated from Client Service Representative to Premier Account Manager.