Managing Partner Sports Background

Overview

The Seckel Region of Modern Woodmen is actively looking for a Managing Partner for each of our markets to spearhead the continued development and leadership of a team of financial representatives. If you possess a Series 26 (or 24) License (if not, a minimum qualification is evidence of your completed SIE certification) and harbor a strong desire to lead and foster a team, then this opportunity could be an excellent match worth exploring!

Discover Modern Woodmen’s impact in Your community. Check out the varying backgrounds of some of our local leaders:

• Lori Seckel:
  Lori is a Regional Director with Modern Woodmen and has been with the organization since 2002. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in education before starting her career with MWA. Lori loves spending time at the lake with her husband and two kids, and her current hobbies revolve around whatever current activities her children are involved in.
• Brian Souder:
  Brian is a Managing Partner with Modern Woodmen and has been with the organization since 2012. Prior to joining MWA, he worked as an HR and Safety Director. Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and their four active boys. He has a passion for cooking and chess, and he and his family are proud season ticket holders for the Columbus Crew.
• Melissa Okulich:
  Melissa joined Modern Woodmen as a Managing Partner in 2024, bringing with her a decade of industry experience since 2014. Before joining MWA, she worked in the same field. In her free time, Melissa enjoys outdoor activities, painting, and spending time with her husband and four kids. She’s also an enthusiastic fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

About Modern Woodmen:
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. We are a member-owned fraternal financial services organization. Together with over 700,000 members, we’ve been touching lives and securing futures since 1883. Modern Woodmen’s financial strength is anchored in a robust asset base of $17.14 billion.

Guided by a prudent investment philosophy, the organization focuses on high-quality, diversified investments with high industry ratings from A.M. Best and KBRA. With a surplus of $2.42 billion and a solvency ratio of 116.41%, Modern Woodmen is committed to ensuring additional protection for its members, affirming its dedication to long-term financial stability.

Our Competitive Difference:
At Modern Woodmen, our unique fraternal component sets us apart in giving back. While many companies contribute to charitable causes, our distinct approach involves making a local impact. We run programs that directly channel funds to communities on a grassroots level. While contributing to larger organizations like the Red Cross or United Way is commendable, there’s a profound significance in writing a $4,000 check to a local community striving to build a playground or help cure a kid battling cancer.

At Modern Woodmen, we don’t have clients; we have members, fostering a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself. This inclusive approach makes giving back, both in terms of time and money, effortlessly meaningful.

The Role of Managing Partner:
As a Managing Partner at Modern Woodmen, you play a pivotal role in addressing members’ financial needs, exemplifying leadership in the community, and spearheading the growth of the local office. Your dedication extends to recruiting, training, and developing financial representatives, contributing to the overall success of the team. One significant advantage lies in the opportunity to build and nurture your own team, fostering personal and professional growth as you shape the future of financial services in your community.

Why Choose Modern Woodmen of America:

• Culture of Excellence:
  Join a community where team victories are celebrated, individual success is supported, and meaningful impact is made in the communities we serve.
• Growth Through Leadership:
  Play a key role in recruiting, training, and developing financial representatives, while building your own skills as a…