About Heather Young
Meet My Team

Jen Johnson
Jen is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin who began her career in social work. She enjoys working with people and enjoys the opportunity to connect with Thrivent clients as Heather Young’s assistant. She currently lives in Wausau with her husband, son, their three dogs and cat. When not working she enjoys reading, traveling, spending time in the outdoors and with her family.
- Title
Office Professional

Peggy Bennett
Peggy supports our office with documentation, forms, applications and much more. She has a wealth of knowledge from working 15 years at Thrivent Corporate and several years in the Field as well.
- Title
Office Professional

Emily Mullenbach
Emily creates streamlined consistent messaging along with purposeful engagement on our social media accounts. She enjoys being creative and loves anything competitive. When she's not working, you'll find her on a basketball court cheering on her girls or on a hike somewhere in nature.
- Title
Office Professional

Donna Kahlenberg
Donna has been with Thrivent since 2015 and began her career in Annuities before moving to FPS in 2023. She brings 16 years of financial services experience and functions as a liaison to achieve exceptional workflow and solutions. Outside of work she enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. She lives in Elizabethton, TN, has 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
- Title
Senior Field Practice Solutions Specialist LIC

Brandon Forster
Brandon has been with Thrivent since 2022 where he began his career as a Financial Advisor in North Carolina before moving to FPS in 2024. Before working at Thrivent, Brandon worked as a Mortgage Loan Closer and Mortgage Loan Officer. Brandon received his Master’s Degree in finance in 2020. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids. An
- Title
Advanced Field Practice Solutions Specialist LIC

Betsy Sitkie
Betsy has been with Thrivent since 2023 where she began her career as an Insurance Representative Associate in Crystal Lake, Illinois before moving to FPS in 2025. Before working at Thrivent, Betsy worked as a Paraprofessional for School District 47. Prior to that, she worked at BMO-Harris Bank for 16 years. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and 2 kids, reading and camping.
- Title
Field Practice Solutions Specialist LIC

Jessica Wynkoop
Jessica has been with FPS at Thrivent since 2021. She has functioned in many roles within FPS, which allows her to assist in many areas. Prior to joining Thrivent, she was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years. Outside of work she enjoys photography and spending time with her husband, 4 children, and new granddaughter.
- Title
Field Practice Solutions Specialist UNL

Blake Reed
Blake has been with Thrivent since the beginning of 2025. He brings ten years of investment and banking experience, assisting professionals and clients achieve their goals. Outside of work Blake enjoys cooking, classical music, and traveling with his spouse.
- Title
Field Practice Solutions Specialist UNL