I am so blessed to be able to make a living by helping others as well as 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.

the Illinois/Iowa Quad-City area, mostly in Rock Island, Mercer, Henry and Scott counties.

life insurance, annuities, mutual funds and variable annuities.

all types of families (young, middle-aged, those approaching retirement and retirees) and small-business owners (especially those that are self-employed).

Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois, graduating with a degree in business administration and marketing. I have also taken numerous insurance industry courses and classes, and have attended many, many seminars.

the fact that during my 33 years with Modern Woodmen, I have been fortunate to qualify for the Million Dollar Round Table for 27 years, the NAIFA Quality Award for 32 years, and Modern Woodmen's President's Cabinet/President's for 31 years

was employed as a production scheduler with the International Harvester Co. in East Moline, Illinois.

I believe in the organization – not only for how it supports members to help them reach their financial goals, but also for the way it supports my community and allows me to give back.

helping my members. Whether it's planning for their retirement or protecting their families with life insurance, I feel fine knowing that I helped make a positive impact on their lives

I received my first thank-you note from a member. It was quite unexpected, because I was "just doing my job," but it meant so much to their well-being. Over the years, I have received several thank-you notes -- for helping members plan for their financial security with life insurance proceeds, for retirement plans and payouts, for college savings plans and graduations, and for helping them use programs to help provide for a first-time home purchase.