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Jim Ed Pogue is the Regional Director with Modern Woodmen, now based in Colorado after growing up in the Quad Cities. Known for his ability to enhance and improve every situation he’s part of, Jim Ed has steadily climbed the ranks within the organization to reach a top leadership position. He’s been married for 19 years and is a proud father of three, committed to making a positive impact both personally and professionally.

Jacob Plowman is a Managing Partner with Modern Woodmen and has been with the organization for 1.5 years. Originally from California, Jacob moved to Colorado after college and brings energy and passion to his work in talent acquisition. Outside of the office, he enjoys skiing, hiking, and backpacking, and is passionate about connecting with others and helping new talent thrive within the organization.

Kallene Faris is a Financial Representative based in Pueblo, Colorado, and is well known for her kindness and the strong support she offers to new representatives. A true advocate for the fraternal mission of Modern Woodmen who has been with them for 15 years, Kallene is highly engaged in her local community. She enjoys gardening, spending time with her family, and volunteering both in Pueblo and at her church.

Mandi Tracey is a Managing Partner with Modern Woodmen and joined the team four months ago. She began her career in the casino industry before transitioning into the retirement sector and ultimately finding her passion in helping people improve their financial well-being. Mandi loves the outdoors, enjoys crafting, and often travels to explore new places.

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.

The Role of Financial Representative: As a Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen, you play a pivotal role in addressing members’ financial needs, demonstrating leadership in the community, and supporting the continued growth of the local office. Over time, the role can expand to include recruiting, training, and developing other financial representatives, contributing to the overall success of the team.