Since 1883, Modern Woodmen of America has brought people together, supported families and strengthened communities.
About Us
Grow with Modern Woodmen! As a financial representative, you can make a positive impact for your family and your community.
We can help you meet your current needs, achieve your future dreams and plan for all stages of life.
Planning for Life
What we do tomorrow is the product of what we accomplish now.
Modern Woodmen maintains a portfolio of high-quality financial products that can help you meet a wide range of life needs.
Our Products
Browse our helpful tips and articles to understand what’s important to you and your loved ones.
When you join Modern Woodmen, you become a member of the organization. You trust us with your financial needs. And you have the opportunity to access member benefits and impact your community.
My Membership
Make a payment, update your address, and access account information, online forms and fraternal programs from the member website.
Modern Woodmen membership is about relationships. We take time to get to know you and your needs. Get to know me and how we might connect.
Contact Joshua Schimmel
I serve members in…
north and central Wisconsin.
I enjoy working with…
individuals in the rural north woods to help them reach their financial goals.
Before Modern Woodmen, I…
was a mechanic for construction companies and factories.
I chose Modern Woodmen because…
I enjoy helping people understand the importance of financial planning – something I didn’t learn until later in life. I also enjoy giving back to my community through our fraternal activities and programs.
My family includes…
my wife and daughter, three dogs and a cat.
In my free time, you can find me…
golfing, deer hunting or ice fishing.
My greatest blessing is…
my family.
My personal motto is…
"Life's a garden, dig it!"- Joe Dirt
What I like best about my community is…
the small-town feel and beautiful rural scenery.
I’m a member of…
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce.
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We can help you review your needs and plan for your financial future throughout life. (Learn more about Modern Woodmen's Planning for Life system and products.) Because Modern Woodmen is a fraternal financial services organization, we can also explore the benefits of being a member.
Select a financial goal from the drop-down menu to find helpful tips and articles.
