About us

Discover what makes our Thrivent Member Network possible. Learn about our local and national leadership, and how we're making a difference as a holistic financial services organization.

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Thrivent has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for the next step in your career, membership options or financial products—we can help.
With banking, insurance, investments and personalized financial guidance, we have products and services that meet you where you're at.
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Put your skills and ideas into action in meaningful ways. We offer development opportunities, competitive compensation and attractive benefits to our corporate team members and financial advisors.

Regional leadership

The Thrivent Member Network regional board is made up of Thrivent clients with membership. The board provides leadership and strategic insights to help carry out Thrivent's mission on a local level. Clients with membership can have a voice by voting in the elections for the Thrivent Member Network board.
Doug Werth
BOARD CHAIR
Hometown: Arrington, Tennessee
Congregation: Our Savior Lutheran Church
Retired CFO of Phillip-Morris International (Asia). Doug is focused on serving God and helping his Kingdom grow. Having been part of Thrivent's membership for over 40-years, he is excited to bring his life experience to this service. He’s active on various boards and professional organizations in the Nashville area, but he also has made an impact through local and international mission activities.
Beth Bradner Davis
Hometown: McCalla, Alabama
Congregation: Church of the Highlands
Davis has a passion for serving people, which she does daily in her role as the executive director of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. She has been a part of Thrivent's membership since 2013, and has volunteered on both international and domestic mission trips, including work with Habitat for Humanity.
Will Wijaya
Hometown: Dover, Arkansas
Congregation: The Refuge
The current owner and President of Advanced Solutions Inc., Wijaya is active as a member and supporter of several organizations that help others, including his church, The Refuge, as well as the River Valley Christian Clinic, the Main Street Mission and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He also serves on a Computer Science Advisory Board at Arkansas Tech University.
Jeff Fincher
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Congregation: Ethos Church
With a master of divinity and a doctor of Missiology, Fincher strives to make a difference in both his professional and personal life. The assistant dean at the College of Entertainment and the Arts at Lipscomb University, he is new to Thrivent's membership. He's active on various boards and professional organizations in the Nashville area, but he also has made an impact through international mission activities.
Pastor James E. Kirkwood Headshot
Pastor James E. Kirkwood
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Congregation: Ambassadors for Christ Fellowship Church
As the Executive Director of Memphis Christian Pastors Network and former Colonel of the City of Memphis Police Department, Pastor Kirkwood provides valuable leadership to address community challenges, partnering with other Christian leaders, local law enforcement and multiple non-profits. A new Thrivent member, he hopes to connect church leadership and small businesses with Thrivent benefits. He envisions how a growing Thrivent membership and presence in Memphis can strengthen his community.
TMN board member Cheri Trumbach
Cherie Trumbach, Ph.D
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Congregation: Christian Fellowship for the Nations
Dr. Trumbach serves her community as the Associate Professor of Management at the University of New Orleans. As the Pastor’s wife of her congregation, she often fills various roles where needed. In addition, her leadership as a board member of the Slidell Church Basketball League and the Ohana Outreach, has had a significant impact in creating opportunities for youth through sports. Her goal is to better connect New Orleans metro area non-profit ministries to resources available through Thrivent and empower people to serve their communities.


Our leaders work in the best interest of our membership––not third-party shareholders, like publicly traded companies. Clients with a benefit membership can vote in the annual election for the Thrivent Board of Directors. As the organization’s supreme governing body, the board focuses on serving the interests of the membership, both now and into the future. The board establishes and promotes Thrivent’s purpose and oversees major business decisions, and works with leadership to assess and manage risk. Get to know the people who serve on the Thrivent Board of Directors and the executive leadership team.

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4900 Centennial Blvd
Ste 204
Nashville, TN 37209
800-847-4836
SouthTMN@Thrivent.com