I grew up on a small farm near Lowry, MN and graduated from Glenwood High School. Married to my wife Amy for 29 years, we have two children Brayden & Alison. Brayden, age 26 graduated from the University of MN with a Sports Management degree. He is currently working as a sales representative for Branded Bills and resides in Gilbert, AZ. Alison, age 23 graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead MN with a double major in Neuroscience & Psychology. She recently got engaged to Jace and we are excited to be planning a June wedding. She plans to extend her education and attend medical school.

Amy and I enjoy biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, lake time, travelling the country, and glamping in our travel trailer. I also enjoy golfing and Amy has multiple sewing machines and loves to do crafting, canning pickles, applesauce, pears and makes multiple versions of salsa. She has also been told she makes the best monster cookie on the planet.

Before coming to Thrivent, I used to sell computer software systems to healthcare facilities. Due to my interest in financial planning and working with people, in 2002 I joined Thrivent and I enjoy working with my clients on a daily basis helping them improve their financial situation.

Education and accomplishments:

Associate Degree in Accounting

FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative

FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law

Life & Health Insurance Licenses

Designations: ChFC, RICP, FIC

Thrivent representative since 2002

Title: Financial Consultant

State(s) Licensed:  AZ, FL, KS, MN, ND, TX

I was born in Aberdeen, SD and my family moved to Alexandria in 1968 when my dad become President of Bremer Bank. I suppose it was because of his career in finance that I drew an interest to the financial service industry leading me to attended St. Cloud State University, earning a degree in finance.

I’ve been very fortunate to be married to the love of my life, Brenda, for 38 years! Brenda is a retired second grade teacher and currently the music director at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria.

We have three adult children. Our daughter Amanda works at Thrivent and her husband Brett is a Master Electrician (which comes in handy). Amanda and Brent gave us twin grandchildren; Jamison and Eleanor. Our son Ryan works alongside Brett, and his wife Ashley runs a cleaning service. They have also blessed us with 3 grandchildren; Cooper, Maryn, and Laken. Allison is our youngest child and is a partner in Lotus Painting Company where they paint commercial and residential properties. We are very fortunate to have all of our family here in the area! 

Family is what we enjoy most, but in our free time we enjoy water sports, motorcycling, hunting, cross country skiing and just hanging out with good friends. 

I have realized that some of the most enjoyable things I like to do is working and helping my clients, which is why I have been with Thrivent for over 41 years and strongly believe we are the most unique and generous financial service organization in the industry. I have been blessed to team with Paul Amundson and Mary Roiger for many years. Being a team allows us to continuously serve our clients now and for the generations to come.

Education and accomplishments:

Bachelor Science in Finance, St Cloud State university

FINRA Series 6 & 7 General Securities                                                 

FINRA series 66 Uniform Combined State Law

Life & Health Insurance Licenses

Designations Held: RICP, CLU, CLTC, LUTCF, FIC, Kingdom Advisor

Thrivent Financial Representative since 1983

Licensed in: FL, MN, ND, SD, AZ, TX, NE

I grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota; a colorful community with a strong German influence (prost!). After attending Mankato State University and getting married, I moved Alexandria, Minnesota and have called that home for almost 35 years. Alexandria is a community founded by Scandinavians, so I have proudly learned the proper use of the word “uffda”; no easy feat after growing in New Ulm! 

Since 2012, I have been an Insurance Office Professional with the Thrivent office in Alexandria, MN. With over 20 years of insurance and financial experience, I am able to support our office in a variety of ways. I serve as a resource to the financial professionals and our clients/members in many areas. The decision to form Trinity Advisor Group has been such a positive move and I am pleased to be a part of it! It allows the financial professionals to combine their experience and talents to better help our members.

My husband, Glen, and I have 2 daughters, Miranda (married to Dana) and Mallori (married to Nate) plus 7 grandkids. We love spending time with them!  In my spare time, I like to be on the lake, camp, swim, hike, bike, travel, and visit the Apache Junction, Arizona area as often as possible.