Our team

In 1991, Eric began his career at Thrivent after graduating from Catawba College with a degree in business administration and a concentration in financial planning. He went on to start the Piedmont Regional Team in 2001.  

Eric and his wife, Ann, have been married since 1998 and have two grown children, Kristen and Ryan. When he’s not working, Eric enjoys playing tennis, golfing, working in the yard, and most importantly, spending time with his family. He also loves volunteering at St. John’s Lutheran Church, serves as the Fire Commissioner for the Union Volunteer Fire Department and supports many local charities.  

Brad began his Thrivent career in 1998 after graduating from Catawba College in 1997 with a degree in business administration and a concentration in financial planning.  

Brad and his wife, Heather, have two children, Bell who is 14 and Graham who is nine. Outside of the office, Brad enjoys playing tennis, volunteering at St. John’s Lutheran Church and spending time with his family at the lake.    

Gary began working at Thrivent in 2010. He has an associate degree from Fergus Falls State Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. 

Gary and his wife, Laurie, have two sons, four grandsons and one granddaughter. Gary is an active member of Community in Christ Lutheran Church in Cornelius and a Habitat Advocate for Cabarrus and Stanly Counties. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, bowling, playing cards and attending football, baseball and basketball games. Gary also loves spending time with his family and friends.  

Before joining Thrivent in 2001, Jennifer graduated from Catawba College in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in business management and financial planning and a minor in economics.  

Jennifer serves on the Salem Lutheran Church Council and multiple committees. She is also president of the Center Stage Dance Company Boosters and supports several other organizations.  

Jennifer and her husband, Aaron, a master police officer for more than 25 years, have three children: Emily who is 21 and twins Ashley and Kelsie who are 16. Jennifer enjoys spending time with family, attending her daughters’ dance competitions and doing crafts. She’s also helping plan her oldest daughter’s wedding.  

Leondra started working for Thrivent in 2018 and is a 1989 graduate of East Rowan High School.  

She is married to Stacey and has two children, two stepchildren and five grandkids. Outside of the office, Leondra enjoys spending time with her family and spoiling her grandkids. She also likes laser engraving, sewing, painting and biking.