The First Command Financial Behaviors Index recently explored several key career challenges military spouses face, including frequent relocations and underemployment. Read more about the findings of the Financial Behaviors Index and how First Command President and CEO Mark Steffe emphasizes the need for employers to recognize the valuable talent military spouses offer.
Last week, First Command Financial Services President and CEO, Mark Steffe, Chief Marketing and Client Experience Officer, Kellie Richter, and President of First Command Bank, Jim Kim, accepted an invitation to the Opening Bell Ceremony at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. During the event, Thayer Leadership recognized five organizations, including First Command, with the 2024 Patriots in Business Award. Following the ceremony, Mark Steffe engaged in a panel discussion focused on strengthening the role of veterans in the workplace. First Command’s commitment to supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families is unwavering, and we are thrilled to provide rewarding opportunities for this special community on our team. The Patriots in Business Award honors companies that excel in military and veteran-focused initiatives. Learn more about the recent efforts to enhance the well-being of military service members by Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, and how our Mission at First Command supports those initiatives.
Executive Vice President and National Director of Advisor Operations, John Osarczuk, leads nearly 600 advisors to help military families pursue financial security at First Command Financial Services. A former U.S. Air Force pilot, John has a strong military background and a blue-collar upbringing, which influenced his decision to join the military. Celebrating his 20th anniversary with First Command, he values the opportunity to serve military families and apply his military lessons to his role. Check out the leadership and life lessons he shares in this Medium article.
Every month, our President and CEO, Mark Steffe, engages with our home office employees during our CEO breakfast. This intimate setting allows for open dialogue, idea sharing, and relationship building. Mark connects directly to hear about the impactful work our teams are carrying out in support of our military families.
We are excited to announce Nancy Nee as our Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, leading our ongoing transformation efforts, focusing on customer and employee feedback, and competitive awareness. Nancy will lead the development of new products and services, as well as the implementation of new processes and technology systems. At First Command, we manage over $38 billion in assets and aim to modernize our service delivery model to better meet the financial needs of military service members and their families at all life stages. If you are interested in contributing to this exciting journey, check out our open roles! Read more about this exciting addition to our leadership team here.
Proudly making a difference! Our HR Team recently spent a day at Tarrant Area Food Bank, embodying First Command’s culture of selfless service. Here's to helping our local community throughout May and beyond!
Join First Command’s special virtual presentation about life after the military and post-military career opportunities with us on April 18! RSVP today.
Our colleagues never cease to amaze us with their willingness to serve others. Last week, over 20 members of our team joined First Command Financial Services CEO, Mark Steffe, in sponsoring a Habitat for Humanity home build and spent a day building up hope, installing inspiration, and making an impact in our Home Office community of Fort Worth. Great work, team! Habitat for Humanity is not affiliated with First Command Financial Services, Inc., or any of its affiliated entities.
This month, we took an opportunity to gather as a team, connect over lunch, and enjoy the company of our colleagues during our quarterly employee luncheon. During these special moments together, we recognize outstanding achievements and milestones of our colleagues and learn more about non-profit organizations we support. Stormy Texas weather couldn’t keep us from coming together!
We welcomed the newest members of our First Command Home Office team during our New Employee Immersion sessions this month. New hires hear directly from Board of Directors member Carroll H. Payne II, our CEO Mark Steffe, and more leaders on critical topics like the company’s rich history of supporting military families, our mission and vision, and an introduction to each of our Home Office departments.
