About Brad

Brad and his wife Sue have been visiting the Telluride area and Alpine
Chapel for more than 20 years, but we moved to Mountain Village in
2020. Brad and Sue have been lifelong active Christians serving in a
wide variety of ministry roles. In 2025 they will be celebrating 40 years
of marriage and have two children and two grandchildren.
Brad is the retired chief executive officer of Thrivent Financial.  Thrivent
is a Fortune 300 organization that helps Christians to be wise with
money and live generously. Prior service included senior roles in
business, church, along with serving on many boards, including most
recently Habitat for Humanity International and Presbyterian Homes.
Brad co-authored the book ‘Your New Money Mindset’, published by
Tyndale House. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls
with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics, and the Harvard Graduate
School of Business, PMD.