John Shelton | Modern Woodmen Financial Representative

John Shelton

John Shelton

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.

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At work

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At work

Why I do what I do

I serve members in…

Washington and California.

I enjoy working with…

families, small-business owners and medical professionals.

I attended…

University of Washington.

Before Modern Woodmen, I…

worked as a financial professional for 20 years.

I chose Modern Woodmen because…

I can maximize my impact in my community.

The best part of my career is…

meeting and helping new people.

“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.”
At home

At home

At home

My life outside of work

My family includes…

my sons J.R., 11, and Jax, 9.

In my free time, you can find me…

with my kids at the baseball field or Lake Washington.

I’m passionate about…

being a dad. My boys are my life.

My greatest blessing is…

becoming a dad.

Community impact

In the community

In the community

My local community impact

I have lived in my community…

most of my life. I was born and raised in Kirkland. I did spend 15 years in Del Mar, California.

My favorite volunteer activities are…

youth baseball. From head coach to field prep, it's all great. We parents get to create lasting memories.

Current insights

Current insights

Dads – this Father’s Day, what does protecting your family’s future look like to you? Share your thoughts below.

Modern Woodmen scholarship competition 2026 winners

Help me congratulate the winners of Modern Woodmen's 2026 scholarship competitions! This member-exclusive program supports learners at every stage, with awards for both high school seniors and members 21 and up. This year, we awarded $622,000 in scholarships to help our members achieve their educational goals. These recipients are on their way to financial security, quality family life and meaningful community impact — the shared commitments that connect Modern Woodmen members nationwide. Watch the video to hear from some of this year's winners. https://youtu.be/ld8eOD8UjzE You can see the full list of winners on our website: https://www.modernwoodmen.org/scholarshipwinners-highschool/?utm_source=hearsay_site&utm_medium=1112859&utm_campaign=3245896 https://www.modernwoodmen.org/scholarshipwinners-21plus/?utm_source=hearsay_site&utm_medium=1112859&utm_campaign=3245896

As a father, you've made a commitment to protect your kids through all stages of life. Have you thought about what could happen when you can't be there? Life insurance can never replace a father's love. But it can help relieve any stress or worry your loved ones may feel after an unexpected loss. If you're looking for coverage, let's talk.

Every four years, Modern Woodmen members across the country elect delegates to gather for a National Convention. This representative form of government is part of what makes us unique as a fraternal financial services organization. Our 45th National Convention will take place this month in Orlando, Florida.

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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.

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