Author and Leadership Training

Before arriving at Stewards Planning Group, Jerrid was a TV meteorologist. He started his TV career in 2002 at the NBC affiliate in Sioux Falls, SD. Over the next 12 years, he eventually landed at KARE11 in the Twin Cities. In 2014, after much contemplation and prayer, Jerrid left his TV career. It was a move that came as a surprise to many people, including some of his family. But it was apparent to Jerrid that he was being called in an entirely different direction.

With a tentative plan to head back to where it all started in Sioux Falls, Jerrid instead found himself unemployed with few job prospects out west. At the time, his soon-to-be future boss, Ben Taatjes was searching for the right person to help market his business, motivate people with their lives and finances, and inspire people to live for "True Wealth". Following a hunch after hearing Jerrid speak at a Willmar fundraiser the year prior, Ben decided to give him a call. 

As they say, the rest is history. Jerrid started at Taatjes Financial Group, now known as Stewards Planning Group in November of 2014 running the marketing efforts for the company. However, his position and duties have continued to grow steadily over the years. He was promoted to Director of Business Development in November of 2020.

Currently, Jerrid does leadership training, keynote speaking and authors books.

Jerrid has also hosted a number of podcasts, most recently, Retire Repurposed alongside Ben Taatjes.

Jerrid and his wife, Emily, live in the Willmar area with their four kids, Beckham, Raiya, Everleigh and Bohde.