Meet the management team
Scott Krueger - Sr. Regional Managing Director
Scott leads the organization with over 26 years of experience in business and the community. Scott is passionate about collaborating with his team of leaders and financial professionals who specialize in helping business owners and individuals achieve their financial goals. Scott has served in various leadership roles with the Iowa Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, as well being highly involved in St. Pius X Catholic Church and Dowling High School.
Contact information
515-226-8041
krueger.scott@principal.com
Connect with me on Linkedin
N. Lee Bissmeyer, RICP®, FLMI - Managing Director
Lee has over 30 years with Principal®, including 14 years qualifying for MDRT and a 5-time club qualifier. As an financial professional, he specialized in the small/medium sized business market and the personal market. He is passionate about recruiting, training, development and joint work. His entrepreneurial nature lends well to helping financial professionals launch and grow their business.
Contact information
515-246-4954
bissmeyer.lee@principal.com
Connect with me on Linkedin
Lance Gardner, RICP® - Managing Director
With 27 years of experience in business, Lance is focused on revenue growth, recruiting, and developing a productive sales team. Lance is deeply committed to Variety Club of Iowa, where he serves on the Executive Committee. Additionally, Lance is highly involved in Gilbert Schools, where he has served in a variety of volunteer roles.
Contact information
515-246-4061
gardner.lance@principal.com
Connect with me on Linkedin
Ben Haupts - Managing Director
Ben has over 30 years of experience at Principal®, where he has served in a variety of roles in support of our financial professionals. In our office, Ben is focused on investments and financial professional development. Ben is actively involved in local youth sports and conservation work in the area.
Contact information
515-246-4008
haupts.ben@principal.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Ann Hudson, CLF - Managing Director
As Managing Director, Ann actively recruits new and experienced financial professionals to the firm, and works with financial representatives focusing on their professional development. Ann has been in financial services for over 26 years. She is currently a member of GAMA and AALU, and loves to travel.
Contact information
515-226-8048
hudson.ann@principal.com
Connect with me on Linkedin
Tracey Norman, Candidate Experience Consultant
Tracey partners with the management team to provide comprehensive support to all new financial representative candidates through the onboarding and initial marketing launch processes. This includes scheduling of exams, ordering background checks, preparing contracting and registration paperwork.
Contact information
515-246-5667
norman.tracey@principal.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Lisa Rinehart - Regional Talent Acquisition Consultant
Lisa has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with a career that started managing credit union relationships on the West Coast. She joined Principal® in 2008 to focus on sourcing registered financial professional and leader talent. She finds great satisfaction in this role as she lives out the company’s values and mission bringing new talent from across the country into our culture of inclusion and diversity, where both specific and holistic practices thrive.
Contact Information
559-214-2123
rinehart.lisa@principal.com
Connect with me on Linkedin
Trisha Sander, Senior Business Development Consultant
Trisha is responsible for consulting and managing new business case design and submission. She partners with financial professionals and their teams, along with our corporate product partners, to ensure cases are submitted accurately so they can be processed on time and in alignment with product area processes.
Contact Information
515-246-4090
sander.trisha@principal.com
Connect with me on Linkedin
Kara Kelley, New Business Consultant
Kara is responsible for consulting and managing new business case design and submission. She partners with financial professionals and their teams, along with our corporate product partners, to ensure cases are submitted accurately so they can be processed on time and in alignment with product area processes.
Contact information
515-246-4943
kelley.kara@principal.com
Nathan Nissen, New Business Consultant
Nathan is responsible for consulting and managing new business case design and submission. He partners with financial professionals and their teams, along with our corporate product partners, to ensure cases are submitted accurately so they can be processed on time and in alignment with product area processes.
Contact information
515-878-0978
nissen.nathan@principal.com
Brenda Smith, ACS, FLMI, AIAA, CLF - Site Coordinator
The site coordinator is the glue that keeps our offices running smoothly. Along with the entire staff, Brenda is a problem solver who makes sure your accounts are set up properly and your questions answered in a timely fashion.
Contact Information
515-246-4002
smith.brenda.l@principal.com
Connect with me on Linkedin