Bradford (Brad) Hewitt
Address: 106 Benchmark Drive Mountain Village CO 81435
Email: 4bhewitt@gmail.com
Since retiring from Thrivent, I served as Interim CEO of the Wilder Foundation, been the Chair of Flourishing Services International, Chair of Habitat for Humanity International, Chair of Concordia University, Chair of the Itasca Project and Vice Chair of Presbyterian Homes, along with several other boards. I’ve also served as a mentored /coach to several business and ministry leaders, served as a Life Advocate (mentor) at UpWorks (a program for men getting out of prison or drug treatment), along with a variety of other community volunteer activities.
Career Experience
Wilder Foundation: Interim CEO 2019 – 2020
Thrivent Financial: 2003 – 2018
- Chief Executive Officer: 2010 – 2018
- Chief Operating Officer: 2008 – 2010
- VP Fraternal Operations: 2003 -2008
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod: 1998 – 2003
- Chief Administrative Officer (like the CEO): 1998 – 2003
- Church Extension Fund Vice President: 1998
Diversified Pharmaceutical Services (sold to SKB 1994): 1993 – 1998
- Chief Executive Officer: 1995 – 1998
- Chief Financial Officer: 1993 – 1995
United Health Care (and DPS) 1986 – 1994
- Director of Group Underwriting:
Minnesota Mutual Life (now Securian Financial): 1982 – 1986
- Actuarial Service Department: 1982 – 1986
Education
Harvard Graduate School of Business Graduated 1995
Program for Management Development
University of Wisconsin – River Falls Graduated Cum Laude 1982
Bachelor of Science: Mathematics Minor: Economics
Family. Interests and Skills
Sue and I have been married for 41 years and have two adult children. We are active in our local church and continue to serve on local not for profit community boards and committees. We love to travel, ski, read, hike and bike. I co-authored the book titled Your New Money Mindset. I am frequently asked to speak on financial stewardship, planning, leadership and ethics.