Jennifer was raised on an acreage outside of Brookings, SD, and was able to learn the definition of hard work and the importance of what family and friends mean to have in our everyday lives. From bottle feeding calves, bean walking, rock picking, countless hours of mowing, and jumping in to help the neighbors, she always enjoyed getting whatever the job, done. She earned money during her high school and college summers to pay for college by working as a nanny in Minneapolis for the same family. She then went to Lake Chelan, WA to work in a fun resort town as a server and bartender. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a Business Economics degree and worked for Daktronics in International Sales, traveling throughout South America before moving into the Financial Industry.

With over 24 years of helping clients write their Financial Story, she takes the time to get to know her client’s goals and dreams. She wants to be a part of their celebrations and be one of the first to be called when there is a tragedy. Thrivent knocked on her door at the right time and she has enjoyed every minute being with this Christian company.

She is married to Randy, and they have three daughters, Grace, Addison and Senja. In her spare time, she is usually found in a gym, officiating college and high school volleyball, to watching her girls on the volleyball or basketball court, track, or stage. She loves to travel, but especially spending time on the water fishing and boating. They go to Ludlow’s Island Resort for their annual trip to Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota fishing for walleye, pan fish, but also for the infamous Musky. She is excited to explore the Missouri River because her and her family recently moved to the Pierre area for her husband’s new position at the South Dakota High School Activities Association. She is involved in Rotary, NAIFA, and has been on numerous boards and committees throughout the state of South Dakota.