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Meet the Team

“Providing reliable mortgage solutions with unwavering dedication, knowledge and experience for easy home buying or refinancing at any milestone.”

Kris Heichel - Branch Manager NMLS#27180

What is on your bucket list?

To travel to every state in the US

Describe yourself in three words.

Determined, positive, tenacious

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

If you think you can you are right. If you think you can’t you are right.

What motivates you?

Results

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

In the summer, spending time outside working on my gardens and landscaping. In the winter, shopping.

Apply with Kris

Melony Berndt - Production Partner NMLS# 1985899

What is on your bucket list?

To go on an unlimited resource, Mediterranean Cruise that stops at multiple destinations.

Describe yourself in three words.

Creative, Dedicated, Ambitious

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

During a very difficult time, being reminded that I tried, gave my best, and that letting go was not failing.

What motivates you?

I am motivated by helping others in my professional and personal life.

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

I love to organize, clean and declutter.

Apply with Melony

Holly Johnson - Production Partner NMLS# 2134610

What is on your bucket list?

Travel through parts of Mexico where my 

father lived as a child.

Describe yourself in three words.

Steady, Easy-going, Nurturing

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

Everything happens for a reason.

What motivates you?

Serving those I love.

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

In the winter, working on a puzzle, reading a book, and cooking a lot of food. In the summer, golfing and socializing outdoors.

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Eric Habberstad - Business Development Manager

 What is on your bucket list?

To go stay in the hutt over the ocean for a nice long vacation!

Describe yourself in three words.

Nicest a**hole alive

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older 

and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time.

What motivates you?

Watching people grow and succeed. Hearing success stories

from clients, friends, relatives. Success comes in so many 

different ways and when I can hear that in YOUR story, that 

drives me to be a better person, business person and friend

.

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

Out and about with family and friends. We enjoy snowmobiling, skiing, boating, golfing, relaxing by the water, anything we can do to be active and outside.

Andrea Barrera - Operations Manager

 What is on your bucket list?

To vacation in Bora Bora while staying in an Overwater Bungalow.

Describe yourself in three words.

Skeptical, Determined, Impatient

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

To always look for the sparkle in someone’s eye.

What motivates you?

Results!

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

On a beach, in the sun, with an umbrella drink!

Sam Anderley - Branch Closer and Funder

 What is on your bucket list?

Visit all 66 of Minnesota’s State Parks (58 to go)

Describe yourself in three words.

Organized, Dreamer, Introvert

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

Never half-ass two things, whole-ass one thing.

What motivates you?

Positive team members!

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

Spending sunny days outside with my family, gardening, grilling out and swimming.

Holly Schmitz - Client Care Specialist

 What is on your bucket list?

Travel more

Describe yourself in three words.

Be yourself, don’t let anyone change you.

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

To always look for the sparkle in someone’s eye.

What motivates you?

Seeing end results

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

Relaxing or spending the day on the softball field

Julie Maloney - Branch Executive Assistant

 What is on your bucket list?

To travel with my husband to Ireland

Describe yourself in three words.

Reliable, Generous, Extroverted

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

To live life to the fullest – take the chance, you’re not guaranteed tomorrow.

What motivates you?

My family and friends

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

When it’s nice outside – taking in the sun and hanging out outside. Just working around the house/watching good shows on TV/hanging out with family and friends

Bri Masching - Marketing Specialist

 What is on your bucket list?

Raise my two wonderful children to be respectful humans and have a zest for life. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Persistent, Adaptable, Organized

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

Never say never

What motivates you?

Positive encouragement and trust

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?

Cleaning/organizing my house or away on vacation

White glove marketing service

Reliable Marketing Solutions to Southwest Minnesota and Beyond

With Eric Habberstad, Business Development Manager

Bri Masching, Marketing Specialist

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Vision

 Empowering Success Through Trusted Connections 

Mission

 At The Heichel Team Marketing, we are dedicated to fostering high-trust relationships, amplifying our real estate partners' success, and nurturing lifelong connections with our valued clients. We strive to be the bridge that connects dreams to reality, all while building a community of trust and support. 

Brand Discovery & Building

Brand basics, print collateral, social media presence and day-to-day interactions. 

We help you discover the opportunities that already exist in your everyday activities to create a memorable brand experience for your sphere.

Classes & Events

 We host two classes each month for agents!  Join us on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday at 11AM CST 

Custom Collateral

 Crafting collateral that not only echoes your unique brand but also appeals to clients, and is easy to comprehend, is pivotal for establishing a cohesive brand identity. With our graphic design services, we ensure every design element, from color palettes to typography, is tailored to mirror your brand's persona. 

Innovative Technology & Training

To keep our partners ahead of the curve, our team is constantly researching, utilizing and training on the latest tools. Fairway offered and vendor tools can be overwhelming. Our team offers a complete audit of what you really need, want and use. Saving you money and allowing you to utilize tools to their full potential. 

Social Sales VS Social Media

 We craft a custom strategy for your unique voice across each social platform: 

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, etc.

  • Connect with your current sphere
  • Create authentic content
  • Organic local growth

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