The Bend Sessions: Mark Meisner and Paige Geary – Aug 25

The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series August – November 2026 MARK MEISNER & PAIGE GEARY The Rise of Kwik Trip: Marketing & Social Media Explosion, Mastering COVID Mark Meisner has led marketing and advertising for La Crosse-based Kwik Trip since 2016, overseeing brand strategy for more than 850 stores across the Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Stop-N-Go and other family brands. A 30-year veteran of radio sales and sports marketing before joining the company, Meisner has helped turn the convenience store chain into one of the most recognized and beloved brands in the Midwest. He’ll be joined by Paige Geary, Kwik Trip’s digital marketing manager, whose social media campaigns have built the company’s massive online following and turned everyday customers into passionate brand fans. Together, they’ll walk through the history and remarkable rise of the Wisconsin company so many call their own. The Bend Sessions Community Lecture Series runs from August 10th through November 17th and is a FREE event open to the public, however registration is requested. Learn about each lecture by visiting https://shows.thebendwi.org/speaker-series