Board Bios: Meet Kristin Steede
Life in the charming lakeside town of Winneconne is full of love, laughter, and family for Kristin Steede. She and her husband, Nick—high school sweethearts who recently celebrated 21 years of marriage—are raising their 15-year-old son, Ethan, alongside their fluffy and loyal dog, Georgie.
Kristin brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is the VP of Culture + Capability at Verve, a Credit Union, where she has a front-row seat to the transformative power of servant leadership. Her work fuels her passion for financial well-being, which Gallup highlights as one of the five essential elements of a life well lived.
For Kristin, Sophia isn’t just an organization she supports—it’s a way of life.
She began her role on the Sophia Board of Directors in October 2021. One year later, Kristin had the privilege to be the featured speaker at the Caring Community Breakfast (read her story here!) and share her journey of transformation.
“Serving on the Sophia Board is an honor,” she shared. “I’m proud to contribute to an organization making such meaningful, life-changing impact in the community.”
Her connection with Sophia has genuinely transformed how she shows up in the world—both personally and professionally. It’s shifted the way she communicates and listens, and how she approaches relationships. Whether collaborating with colleagues or navigating heartfelt conversations at home, she feels more grounded, intentional, and empathetic.
These days, much of Kristin and her family’s free time is spent cheering on her son from the stands, traveling together, and soaking up sunshine on the water through boating, fishing, and other outdoor adventures.
Helping people thrive—both financially and personally—is not just her career, but a purpose that inspires her every day.
