Occupation: Volunteer Legislative Advocate; Financial Adviser (Retired)
Born: January 23, 1948
Education:
MBA, Minnesota State University, Mankato (1982)
BS in Finance, Political Science and Economics, Minnesota State University, Mankato (1977)
Certifications:
Certificate, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow, American College, Bryn Mawr, PA (1993)
Certificate, Chartered Financial Consultant, American College, Bryn Mawr, PA (1985)
Certificate, Chartered Life Underwriter, American College, Bryn Mawr, PA (1982)
Career:
Volunteer State and Federal Legislative Advocate,
Veterans Benefits, VA Healthcare, POW/MIA issues, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Health care, Long Term Health Care, Home Health Care (2000-Present)
Financial Services Executive, Financial Planner, MetLife Financial Services, Mankato, MN (1997-2000)
Assistant Manager, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Aberdeen, SD (1995-1996)
Director, Prudential Financial, Aberdeen, SD (1992-1994)
Director, Prudential Financial, Sioux Falls, SD (1989-1991)
Southwest Regional Manager, Catholic Aid Association, St. Paul, MN (1986-1989)
Sales Representative, MetLife, Sioux Falls, SD (1984-1986)
Branch Manager, MetLife, Sioux Falls, SD (1983-1986)
Marketing Specialist, MetLife, Aurora, IL (1982-1983)
Sales Representative, MetLife, Mankato, MN (1974-1982)
Factory Laborer, Kato Engineering Co., Mankato, MN (1971-1974)
Non-Morse Communications Analyst, Top-Secret Cypto Clearance, U.S. Army Security Agency (1968-1971)
Coil and Stator Winder, Kato Engineering Co., Mankato, MN (1966-1968)
With Bert Denn and Sons Farms, Mankato, MN (1956-1976)
Career Related:
Financial Advisor, Retirement, Business and Estate Planning, Personal Planning (Health, Disability, Life Insurance), Investments (Mutual Funds) and Education Planning
Civic:
Member, AARP (2000-Present); Member, Greater Mankato Chamber Business Committee (1997-2000); Member, Sen. Tom Daschle Health Advisory Committee, Aberdeen, SD (1993-1995); Member, Three Person Organization Committee, Diocese of Sioux Falls Foundation (1987-1991); Member, St. Clair Minnesota Public School Board (1981-1983); Volunteer Activities and Advocate, Child Abuse Physical and Psychological Abuse, K-12 and Higher Education; Philanthropist, Minnesota State University Financial Planning Scholarship Per Year, Mayo Clinic Health Systems Foundation; Philanthropist, St. Thomas More Newman Center Campus Building Fund, Minnesota State University Foundation; Philanthropist, Immaculate Conception Church, St. Clair, Minnesota
Military:
With, Army Security Agency, U.S. Army, Udorn, Thailand (1969-1970); Teletype Intercept, U.S. Army; Non-Morse Communications Analyst, U.S. Army; A538 Special Activities, U.S. Army;
Awards:
Career Development Award, General Agency Managers Association (1992-1994); Recipient, Regional Sales Manager Award, Catholic Aid Association (1987-1988); Recipient, Leaders Conference Award, MetLife Financial Services (1975, 1979, 1980, 1985); Recipient, National Defense Medal; Recipient, Vietnam Service Medal; Recipient, Vietnam Campaign Medal; Recipient, Expert Badge, Rifle M14; Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; Honoree, Marquis Who’s Who Top Professional; Recipient, Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award
Memberships:
Member, FarmAmerica (Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center) (2000-Present); Member, American Legion Post 475 (1982-Present); Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 950 (2006-Present); Member, Member, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 10 (2006-Present); Member, National Corvette Museum (2005-Present); Minnesota Valley Corvette Club (2005-Present); Member, AAA (2017-Present); Lifetime Member, Key Cities Conservation Club (2017-Present);Member, Southern Minnesota and South Dakota Chapters (SFSP), Society Financial Service Professionals (1982-2000); Member, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (1975-2000); Member, Greater Mankato Growth chamber (1997-2000);
Political Affiliation:
Independent
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Family:
Son of Bertram and Hildegard (Drummer) Denn
Children: Darcy Ann (Denn) Bormann, Amanda Kay (Denn) Giuttari, Cassy Jo (Denn) Stephanie
Hobbies:
Reading; Corvette cruises; Classic car shows; NASCAR; Rodeo shows; Bull rider spectator; Dance
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