COVID-19 Member Login Beneficiary Support Contact Us Careers Find a Rep About Us Financial Planning Our Products My Membership Home About Us Who We Are Who We Are Modern Woodmen is about people. Created for our members. Owned and operated by them too. Together, we’re here for each other, for our families and for the communities we love. Learn more about our people Talk to your financial representative. Contact us How we give back What We Are Who We Are Community Impact Financial Strength News & Media Careers Members As a fraternal financial services organization, Modern Woodmen doesn’t have stockholders. We exist for the benefit of nearly 740,000 members. They’re real people just like you. They're people who: Live, work and play in big and small towns throughout the U.S. Have chosen to protect their families and futures with the help of Modern Woodmen products. Have the opportunity to enjoy member benefits and make an impact in their local communities. Are connected by common bonds: financial security, quality family life and community impact. See real-life stories from Modern Woodmen members Financial representatives More than 1,000 representatives in 49 regions throughout 46 states proudly call themselves Modern Woodmen representatives. Our financial representatives are here to help you meet your individual financial goals, not to push products you don't need. From protection to saving to retirement planning and more, they're here for you throughout life. To listen. To provide advice. To lend a hand in times of need. To be a friend. Find a representative near you Home office employees At our headquarters in Rock Island, Illinois, we like to talk about “the Modern Woodmen way.” Our culture is based on courtesy, professionalism and personalized service. After all, our nearly 500 headquarters employees are members, too. They take pride in helping people – from answering member questions in our Service Center to offering support to our financial representatives to maintaining the building and grounds. Hear from a headquarters employee Fraternal volunteer leaders Modern Woodmen members are organized into a system of local chapters. Chapter boards, made up of member volunteers, plan and coordinate local activities. Approximately 2,500 chapters nationwide provide opportunities for members to take part in educational, social and volunteer activities. Nearly 300 Summit chapters offer activities for members age 55 and over. Modern Woodmen’s youngest members take part in nearly 800 youth service clubs, which are led by adult member volunteers. Hear from a fraternal volunteer leader Board of directors Modern Woodmen has a member-focused, representative form of government. When in session, our National Convention acts as the governing body of the organization. Modern Woodmen’s 43rd National Convention took place June 18-20, 2018, in Orlando. Day to day, our board of directors ensures the organization runs smoothly and makes decisions that are in the best interest of members. The board consists of Modern Woodmen members of various professional and financial-related backgrounds. The board members are: President and CEO W. Kenny Massey, Le Claire, Iowa National Secretary and Executive Vice President Jerald J. Lyphout, East Moline, Illinois Lori A. Newberg, Lenexa, Kansas Joseph A. Sztapka, Sioux Falls, South Dakota James E. Temperley, Bonita Springs, Florida Lester L. Bohnert, East Moline, Illinois Brett M. Van, Coal Valley, Illinois Sam H. Kupresin, Bettendorf, Iowa David Nuernberger, Bettendorf, Iowa Learn more about our president and CEO Let's plan together for ... 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