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Thrivent Financial names Fred Kraegel to board of directors
CPA brings 37 years of accounting, financial and operational experience to board
Kraegel is a senior consultant with Bridge Associates, LLC, where he assists businesses with complex financial and operational issues. Bridge, a nationally recognized restructuring firm, has offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Cleveland, Tampa and Tulsa. “Fred is a terrific addition to our board,” said Bruce Nicholson, Thrivent Financial chairman, president and CEO. “His financial experience and insights as well as his commitment to Lutheranism will serve our members well.” Kraegel is the former senior vice president and chief financial officer of Best Products Co., Inc., where he was responsible for financial and administrative functions. He also served as executive vice president of finance and MIS for P.A. Bergner & Co. (now Carson Pirie Scott & Co.). He joined Peat, Marwick Mitchell & Co. (now KPMG) in 1971 and was named a partner in 1980. Kraegel serves as treasurer and executive committee member for the Valparaiso University board of directors. He also serves as a member of the board for Concordia Plan Services and is a trustee for various benefit plans. Kraegel is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He graduated from Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind., with a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Kraegel and his wife, Karen, are the parents of two adult children. They are members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Richmond. About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping nearly 3 million members achieve their financial goals and give back to their communities. Thrivent Financial and its affiliates offer a broad range of financial products and services including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, disability income insurance, bank products and more. As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial sponsors national outreach programs and activities that support congregations, schools, charitable organizations and individuals in need. For more information, visit www.thrivent.com. -END- 200802441 |
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| Dave Rustad, APR Senior Media Relations Specialist dave.rustad@thrivent.com Phone: (612) 844-7037 | Stacy Eckes-Borys Senior Media Relations Specialist stacy.eckes-borys@thrivent.com Phone: (920) 628-2445 | ||
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