I chose this career because it’s all about helping others. I help my members plan for a secure financial future.

Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Arizona, primarily Red Wing, Rochester, Winona and Hastings.

life insurance and annuities.

families, those approaching retirement, and small-business owners.

the American College and Minnesota State College.

having earned my Financial Services Certified Professional® and Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fellow designations. I'm also proud of having earned President's Club and Century Club status, qualifying for Modern Woodmen's National Sales Conference for 15 years, and serving as secretary treasurer for FIC for the state of Minnesota.

was a meat wrapper for Econ Foods and a shift manager for Pizza Hut, and I ran Little Tots Day Care.

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 good knowing I help make a positive impact on their lives.

we helped a young lady build a ramp and a deck for her wheelchair. It was a tear-filled day and so rewarding to watch her go up her ramp. A second most memorable moment was a hard moment -- delivering my first death claim to a family. That's when I knew I had the best job best job in the world, when I delivered that "love letter" to the family. The family was so grateful to have enough money for the funeral, plus enough to create a scholarship in memory of her.

I enjoy helping people learn how to protect their families in times of need and plan for retirement. My member clients are so important to me - they are NOT just clients but my family. Each one of them has a special place in my heart.