Terry Rasmussen

Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen is president and chief executive officer of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company, where she also serves on the board of directors and its executive committee. Under her leadership, Thrivent is transforming into a holistic financial services organization, helping clients across the U.S. achieve financial clarity and live lives full of meaning and gratitude.

Previously, Rasmussen held senior roles at Thrivent and American Express, and began her career as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. She chairs the board of H.B. Fuller Company and the American Council of Life Insurers, and serves on the boards of the Walker Art Center and previously the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF). 

Rasmussen holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota.

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Where purpose meets performance
OPINION SEP 01, 2026
Where purpose meets performance

Whether it's matching the market or beating its benchmarks, the returns of a portfolio only matter as much as the kind of life it lets clients experience.