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roud, fun loving, hard working, professional— those are just a few of the positive adjectives which describe the women in our local communities.
Women of the ‘NORTH Verve’ communities
From owners and employees of various sized companies to key members of the chamber of commerce, women play a huge role among the community’s businesses. In this continuing series of Verve features focusing on businesswomen in a particular community, meet some of the women who put verve into their businesses in the area. This month we feature women from multiple communities in our “northern tier” of Verve magazine coverage. Please join us in welcoming the women of Manitowoc, Cleveland, Valders, Brillion, Hilbert, Kaukauna and the Fox Cities.
Women of
Brillion lisa
geiger
Thrivent Financial, Brillion office “Thrivent Financial’s commitment is to guide our
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share great Lisa Geiger members to be wise with money and live generously,” said Lisa Geiger, office manager of the Thrivent Financial office in Brillion. Geiger works with Financial Consultant Paul Yancy and Financial Associate Sheilah Vandenhouten. “As office manager, I have worked with Paul Yancy for over 12 years,” Geiger said. “Paul started his career with Thrivent Financial over 19 years ago, and we were thrilled to have Sheilah join our office in the past year.” Geiger said she sees the Thrivent Financial office in Brillion growing in the years ahead, adding, “We are always striving to serve more members and help them build strong financial futures.” She added, “Our office takes pride in building longterm relationships with our
members. They appreciate the personalized service and that shows through with the referrals they give us.” With teenagers at home, Geiger said most of her time outside of work is filled with their activities and family time. “Other than that, I love to spend time with friends, a good book, or a movie,” she said.
Sheilah vanden houten
Thrivent Financial, Brillion office As a financial associate at Thrivent Financial’s office in Brillion, Sheilah Vandenhouten said she joins in helping people “make the most your financial journey.” She added, “We get to know your financial goals and your personal values. Together we’ll build a solid financial plan that’s right for
Sheilah Vandenhouten you and your family.” From retirement planning to long-term care needs, Vandenhouten provides personalized recommendations. “I can help you with or connect you to information about a variety of financial solutions and services,” she said. Asked about the future of Thrivent Financial, Vandenhouten said, “The more members we help