Matt Kehlmeier

As the assistant vice president of Business Development for the Senior Services division of National Church Residences, Matt Kehlmeier spearheads business development efforts. In this role, Mr. Kehlmeier is responsible for the strategic direction of sales and marketing initiatives.

Mr. Kehlmeier has been providing educational healthcare and social services presentations for more than 20 years in both regional and national venues. For the last thirteen years, he has been educating various groups of healthcare professionals and consumers on a range of healthcare issues including Medicare entitlements. 

Prior to his role at National Church Residences, Mr. Kehlmeier has held executive positions with such organizations as VistaCare (a national hospice provider) and Heartland Home Health and Hospice – a division of HCR ManorCare.

Mr. Kehlmeier is a graduate of The Ohio State University, and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. He has been active with numerous professional, civic and social organizations throughout Ohio, including the Advisory Board for Catholic Social Services’ Senior Companion Program as well as Columbus Public Health’s Faith Works Coalition. He is a member of the National Hospice Workgroup, and the Midwest Alliance Care.

One Mission, One Brand: How The Integration of Sales and Marketing Is Shaping Our Future

Marketing? Sales? Aren’t these just manipulation strategies that for-profit corporations use to manipulate the consumer? Why do these functions even matter for a mission-driven, not-for-profit? And, if marketing and sales are important for National Church Residences, how do they work together to support our mission?