Fountain Professional Group, Inc.

OUR TEAM

Mark D. Johnson has over 20 years estate and planned giving experience. Mark is a Certified Financial Planner^TM professional.

Mark has lectured extensively on various estate planning and philanthropic related topics. His professional expertise in estate planning and charitable gifting, combined with the innovative strategies in which the company specializes, uniquely qualifies him to assist his clients with their important estate planning and charitable gift planning needs.

Mark has previously work for the American Heart Association and is currently retained as a consultant by several national charities to educate and assist their donors in estate and charitable giving strategies.

He is a graduate of North Dakota State University and the College of Financial Planning. He is a member of Financial Planning Association, National Association of Christian Financial Consultants, and Kingdom Advisors.

He can be contacted at Mark@fountainprofessional.com

Mary G. Johnson - Office Manager

Mary G. Johnson brings over is 25 years of experience to Fountain Professional Group, Inc. Mary provides internal administrative support, client management and attends to the Company’s day-to-day office needs. She maintains the accounting and marketing systems. Mary is extensively involved in client servicing.

Mary is Secretary/Treasurer of Fountain Professional Group, Inc. She is a licensed life and health insurance agent. Mary has successful completed the course for the designation of LUTCF.

Mary has previously worked several years for the American Heart Association assisting in fundraising and deferred giving support. She also worked for a major health insurance company for fifteen years in client service and marketing.

Alexander M. Johnson - Administrative Assistant

Alex Johnson is our Client Relations Director. He is responsible for maintaining client relations, providing ongoing client support and technical support. Prior to joining FFG, Alex was involved in client services in banking and mortgage lending.

W. Thomas Fyler, Jr. - Consultant

W Thomas Fyler, Jr. is a Planned Giving Specialist. Tom has directed planned giving, major donor, corporate and foundation capital campaigns for local and national non-profit institutions and ministries. These organizations include Boys Clubs of America, the United Way of New York, and for Dr. Reverend Norman Vincent Peale. He is a member of the Association of Fundraising Executives.

Dennis R. Beck - Consultant

Dennis R. Beck is a Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant. He has over thirty years experience in helping clients reduce taxes and increase income. Dennis has conducted numerous seminars on tax reduction strategies for income and estate taxes. He believes in developing relationships that are built on integrity and professionalism.

Dennis has pursued excellence and knowledge in all of his career pursuits. His vast knowledge of advance insurance underwriting and accounting background has enabled him to improve the financial lives of his clients.

He is a member of the American Society of CLU's and CHFC's, the National Association of Financial Advisors, Certified Estate Planners, and Friendship Church. He has served on the boards of the American Cancer Society, the Wilder Foundation and is currently working with the Minnesota Foundation.

Dennis is married and has two children. He currently resides in Savage, MN.

Brett Grosklags MBA - Business Planning

Brett R. Grosklags is a Business and Exit Planning specialist helping businesses grow, transfer ownership and maximize financial goals for owners. Brett is recognized for his experience in the area of mergers and acquisitions, family business and business sale.

Brett has presented numerous exit planning and tax strategy seminars in the United States and has represented American companies in Europe, Canada and Latin America . He has also represented many European companies in the United States.

He has a graduate degree from the University of Saint Thomas with a Masters in Business Administration as well as undergraduate degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato, majoring in Finance, Real Estate and Insurance with minors in Economics, Accounting and Aviation.

He is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals, Business Enterprise Institute, Tax Coach, Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association as well as other professional organizations.

Brett is married with four children and currently resides in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Tom Russell - Insurance Specialist

Tom Russell provides expert health insurance guidance to families, seniors and business owners. He is a Certified Senior Advisor and the author of the book, “Navigate the Maze of Long-term Care Insurance – How to Avoid Costly Mistakes.” Tom has been interviewed on more than 60 radio and TV talk shows.

For people under 65 (before Medicare) Tom is a champion of the new HSA (Health Savings Account) health plans, since they can result in sizeable premium savings and better coverage. Then, when people turn 65 and transition to Medicare, Tom helps them make better and more cost effective decisions.

Health insurance is a vital part of any good financial plan and includes medical insurance, Medicare plans, disability income, long-term care insurance, employee benefit plans and life insurance planning.

With over 17 years of experience in these vital areas, and more than 1000 clients, Tom brings invaluable expertise to the Fountain team.

Tom is married to Colleen and lives in Payson , AZ.

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