I was born and raised near Wendelin, Illinois. This small town is known for Vic’s Café/Tavern and the Holy Cross Catholic Church. I became a Jasper County resident when I married my husband, Kevin Kocher on March 26, 1988.
We have two adult children—Kelsey & Jordan—well actually three if you count my spoiled dog, MAX (Havapoo short for Havanese Poodle). Our kids both joke that Max is the favorite child and all the inheritance will go to him someday!! Kelsey works remotely at Pacific Cycle, Inc. as Cash Application Supervisor in Olney, Illinois and she lives in Desota, Illinois. Jordan works as a Physical Therapist at Rehabilitation & Performance Institute in Effingham, Illinois. He lives in Wheeler, Illinois with his wife Skylee and 2 daughters, Klark and Quinn and & Theo (Goldendoodle short for Golden Retriever Poodle). As Klark would say you can’t forget Theo!!
I graduated Olney Central College in 1988 with an Associate degree as Administrative Assistant. I actually started working at Peoples State Bank as an intern in the accounting department my last year of college. It didn’t take me long to realize that I was a people person, so I moved from accounting to the teller department. My husband would probably say, people person means I like to talk too much!!
In 2002, I took advantage of an opportunity to work with Steve Mammoser in the investing department. Back then, I had no idea what a wonderful learning opportunity this would be, especially from a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional like Steve. A lot of work & time goes into making a financial plan for a client. Just think about it this way, we are all created differently and not one of us is created the same. With that being said, each plan is individually prepared with you, the client in mind. Why not take the opportunity to come meet the staff at Peoples Wealth Management to see how we can help you with all your retirement and investment needs.
Ok a little more about me, to relax, I love to drive in my jeep with the music up loud. Yes I am one of those people, that are singing and dancing in their cars, please do not judge until you try it!! I also love to spend time with my husband Kevin and my two children that is when they have enough time for their old mother!! But as most Grandparents say… the grandchildren are where it is at. I enjoy days off with Klark—we have Klark-Gammy Adventure Days. I told Klark that Quinn will soon be able to come along… no Gammy… she is a baby. Well I believe that someone just doesn’t want to share but it sure makes me feel special. Grandchildren are the BEST!!
I have a total of 35 years of investment and banking service experience, along with my life and health insurance licenses. With my extensive investment service knowledge, I look forward to meeting with you and your family to help with your investment needs.