I'm so blessed 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 do what I do.

Alabama.

life insurance, annuities and mutual funds.

individuals, families and small-business owners. We work together to define specific financial goals and implement them through insurance, investments and financial services.

earning the Young Philanthropist of the Year Award from United Way. I also earned a place in Modern Woodmen's Executive Club the past few years and was named Representative of the Year for our eastern Alabama region in 2015. I'm also proud of participating in the Gadsden/Etowah Chamber of Commerce's Belong campaign. I was selected Ambassador of the Month in April 2017 and ultimately named ambassador. But most of all, I'm proud of my two children, Nash and Avery Lavender.

of the impact I saw the organization making in our community and the service I received as a member. I worked for a group benefits company and traveled all over the Southeast before I came to Modern Woodmen. When this opportunity came up, I was excited to come home and serve members in my community. Modern Woodmen gives back millions of dollars to local communities every year. That sets us apart from other financial organizations, and I knew that was something I wanted to be a part of.

helping someone who wants to retire develop a plan to make it happen!