Our people

Thomas joined North Star in 2018 with over 20 years’ experience launching the careers of financial professionals.

He began his career in finance as a financial advisor and was consistently promoted at several well-known firms. As a member of the professional development department, Thomas searches out career changers and experienced financial professionals and nurtures their diverse backgrounds and talents to better serve their clients. His mission is to support the growth of each individual and team in a career and leadership path they want for themselves as financial services professionals.

Outside of his work at North Star, Thomas is a board member of several organizations including Minnesota Youth Athletic Services.

Josh is a regional recruiting manager at North Star Resource Group’s Minneapolis headquarters. He leverages his prior experience in the recruiting field to help the Recruiting department locate quality financial advisor candidates. He is currently seeking talent for North Star’s Milwaukee and Minneapolis offices.

Josh grew up in Central Ill., a few hours outside of Chicago. After obtaining an associate degree from Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, he began work as an account manager for a technology company in the mobile phone space.

Eventually, Josh transitioned to the recruiting field in 2017, where he sourced talent for insurance and wealth management firms. Now at North Star (where he joined in 2024), he uses his ability to connect with prospective financial advisors to help recruit the next generation of professionals dedicated to helping clients achieve financial freedom.

In 2010, Josh moved to St. Paul, Minn. with his wife of 19 years, Molly, three children (Ian, Claire, and Owen), and two Labradoodle dogs (Sequoia and Birdie).

In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family (especially at dog-friendly parks around the Twin Cities), catching a Saint Paul Saints baseball game, or playing competitive cornhole in local leagues.