Who is KSKJ Life?

KSKJ Life is a member-owned, community-focused organization that has advocated for families and communities since 1894.
We provide financial security through life insurance and annuity products and invest time and money to enhance local communities.

Learn more about KSKJ Life through our Mission page.

GOVERNANCE

The Board of Directors is KSKJ Life’s supreme governing body under the laws of the State of Illinois. The board governs, sets policies, advises, provides valuable direction and serves the interests of our members.

As of 2020, our governance structure converted to a direct-election model where all benefit members have the opportunity to vote to elect the National Board of Directors.

Current KSKJ Life National Board of Directors

Tony Menart
Chair of Board & Finance Committee Member
Philip Hrvatin
Vice Chair of Board,
Compensation & Election Committees Member
Daniel Mihelich
Chair of Finance Committee &
Election Committee Member
Julie Schneller
Chair of Audit Committee &
Compensation Committee Member
Daniel Golob
Chair of Compensation Committee &
Finance Committee Member
Michael J. Vidmar
Chair of Election Committee &
Audit Committee Member
MaryLou Stefanick
Audit Committee Member
Ashley Begg
Finance & Election Committees Member

KSKJ Life Board responsibilities include:

-Creates and assists in the implementation of our organizational strategic plans
-Monitors financial and business objectives
-Works with the home office executive staff to assess and manage risk

You can learn more about KSKJ Life’s organizational structure and updated election procedures by reviewing our Bylaws.

View Bylaws

ELECTION FAQs


Terms of office are for four(4) years and shall be staggered such that four elected Directors’ terms of office expire every two years.

The Board of Directors is the supreme governing body of the Society under the laws of the State of Illinois. They govern, set policy, advise, provide valuable direction and help guide this growing organization.

Yes.  All beneficial members in good standing are eligible to vote.

Any beneficial member in good standing can submit a vote. Please refer to Bylaws, Section 705 for Election Procedures.

A beneficial member is a person of age 16 or older who has been accepted for membership and who is an insured or annuitant, or a recipient of a settlement agreement benefit by reason of any benefit certificate issued by the Society.

2026 NATIONAL BOARD ELECTIONS

Applications can be requested starting November 1, 2025. Please revisit this page for updates.

 

 

KSKJ Life Financial Statement and Annual Report

2025 Voice – Spring Edition

2025 Financial Statement