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 John Shelton
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.
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.
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.
Hey, members! Your copy of the spring magazine hits mailboxes this week. This issue includes a guide to receiving an inheritance, the story of a member who brought a community garden to life, and our 2025 annual report. What's your favorite story?
Just like spring rain helps new things grow, planning ahead helps your family flourish in the future. Life insurance provides comfort, protection and the promise of brighter days ahead. Let's get through the rainy days together.
We're a quarter of the way through 2026. How's your financial plan going? Is it time to make adjustments to reach your goals? Let's set a meeting to discuss!
Growing stronger, together. As we look to the future, we'll continue our commitment to protect members and strengthen communities. See our 2025 year-end results:
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.