It has been a great gift to work for Thrivent since 1999 where I have been able to provide our clients financial clarity and confidence. Our mission is to understand our client's needs and wants and help them achieve them, while emphasizing that money is a tool not the goal.

After graduating from Wartburg college, I spent 9 years working in the banking industry in various capacities helping people with their financial needs. Since joining Thrivent I have focused on helping families find financial solutions for their financial goals and concerns. I have received specialized training as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® so I can provide guidance for a sound financial strategy.

I have been a lifelong Iowan, growing up in Carroll, IA and currently living in Manchester, IA. My wife Karla and I have raised 4 wonderful children and have 1 grandchild. I am an active member of Our Savior Lutheran church and enjoy volunteering for various Christian nonprofit organizations in the area. We enjoy spending time with family, boating, and when time allows, riding my motorcycle.

I am a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Marketing and have been providing extraordinary customer service in several roles since college, including over 23 years in the financial services industry. I enjoy the opportunity to get to know clients on a personal level at Mainstay Financial Group and developing great client relationships built on service and trust.

I enjoy learning about Mark and Michele’s business and their clients. Their honesty and respect they have for client’s goals and concerns, working for the clients’ best interest is powerful. Being a new member of Mainstay Financial Group, I feel that Mark and Michele are open to my opinions and suggestions, and we all push each other to learn, grow and thrive.

My husband Brian and I have been married over 34 years are proud parents of two adult children-Emily and Jacob and grandparents to three grandsons. She is a member of St Elizabeth Ann Seton church. She enjoys scrapbooking, reading, working puzzles, biking and hanging out with family and friends.