Why I do what I do
Why I do what I do
I am so blessed to be able to make a living by helping others and their communities. Each day, I sit down and help people overcome financial concerns and obstacles. I also get to help my community with our fraternal programs and activities. It’s very rewarding to be able to do what I do.
I serve members in…
Vermont and New Hampshire.
I can help you plan for life using a variety of tools, including…
life insurance, annuities, mutual funds and variable annuities.
I enjoy working with…
families planning for their long-term future, members who are nearing retirement, and older members who are concerned about their funds.
I attended…
University of Vermont for my bachelor's and master's degrees.
I am very proud of…
the positive accolades I have received from long-term members, and the special DETERMINATION award.
Before Modern Woodmen, I…
was a publisher and sales person for agricultural magazines for 28 years. Before that, I was a quality-control manager for Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
I chose Modern Woodmen because…
my family, including my children, are all Modern Woodmen members, and we have been for years. The insurance business has always interested me and the reason I choose this organization because it gives back to the community in so many ways. I grew up in a small town and know how important community support is for rural areas.
The best part of my career is…
sitting down with members and getting to know them personally and professionally. I enjoy hearing stories from our older members when they talk about growing up. I connect well with rural folks.
A favorite moment in my career was when…
an 80-plus-year-old Vermont woman, who I met one time, wrote me from her winter home in Florida and praised me for being such a good representative and noted how well we bonded.
Also…
Another special moment was when a long-term member praised me for my attentive listening to them and their needs -- and for not displaying the characteristics of many in this industry who try to sell an agenda without really listening to the client.