Leadership

Being in business for more than 155 years doesn’t happen by accident. Meet the leadership team who brings years of experience to help fulfill our mission and acheive our vision.

John Borgen

President and CEO

John Borgen serves as president and CEO. John has held ascending roles of increased responsibilities since joining the company in 2009. John has demonstrated strengths in results-oriented servant leadership, collaborative strategy development, organizational and cultural development, market research and development, change leadership and volunteer engagement. John earned a master’s degree in business administration at Marquette University, a master’s degree in philanthropy at Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree in political science at St. John’s University.

Kristen Mueller

Corporate Secretary

Kristen Mueller joined in 2015 as the Vice President of Human Resources, and was appointed as Corporate Secretary in 2019. With nearly 20 years of in-depth knowledge in the HR Operations and the Financial Services Industry, Kristen has helped the organization attract and retain top talent. Kristen holds a master's degree in business administration from UW-Milwaukee and a bachelor's in Human Resources from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, Kristen holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of 12 individuals from diverse backgrounds dedicated to providing strategic oversight of our financial well-being and fraternal impact. Elected by our members to serve our members, they are guardians of the mission and advocates for the vision.

Pictured in the photo taken in 2022, left to right, first row: Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, Coral May Grout, Sandra Dempsey,
Kristen Mueller; second row: Lisa Mick, Spiritual Director Archbishop Jerome Listecki, Board Chair Allan Lorge, Joe Kopinski; third row: Susan Obermiller, Jay Mack, President and CEO John Borgen, Jeff Tilley, Bill O’Toole. Director Jay Mack finished his term at the end of 2022. Director Mike Giffhorn (not pictured) began his term in 2023.

Leadership Team

Mike Attewell, Amy Bellows, John Borgen, Rogelio Cabral, Kari Diestelhorst, Chad Eyrich, Linda Hanson, Kristen Mueller and Sara Walker