For Immediate Release: January 12, 2026
MILWAUKEE, WISC. – Trusted Fraternal Life, a leading fraternal benefit society headquartered in Milwaukee, proudly announces the appointment of Portia Young to its Board of Directors.
Young brings a wealth of experience in corporate communications, brand strategy and community engagement. She currently serves as Director of Corporate Public Relations at Sargento, a $1.7 billion family-owned company based in Plymouth, Wisconsin. In her role, Young has elevated Sargento’s reputation through comprehensive media relations strategies, executive visibility initiatives and impactful storytelling aligned with the company’s core values. She also leads Sargento’s Employer Brand strategy, positioning the organization as a top workplace in Wisconsin.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Young is deeply committed to community service. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, Marcus Performing Arts Center, Habitat for Humanity of Milwaukee, and Seton Catholic Schools. Her dedication to service is complemented by an award-winning background in broadcast journalism, where she earned an Emmy and multiple Emmy nominations during her 14-year career in news.
Young holds advanced degrees from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and Integrated Marketing Communications program. She resides in Milwaukee’s north shore area with her husband and two daughters.
Reflecting on her appointment, Young shared:
“With gratitude and enthusiasm, I accept this appointment to the Board of Directors of Trusted Fraternal Life. I look forward to being a steward of its goal to build financial well-being for members, while doing God’s work in our community to help others. The family of brands that comprise Trusted Fraternal Life has a rich history, and I am excited to lend my expertise to guide Trusted Fraternal Life into the next generation of prosperity. I view this as an opportunity to live my faith in a meaningful way through collaboration with colleagues who understand the lasting value and impact of fraternal society. I’m honored to have the trust of the board and Trusted Fraternal Life leadership team.”
About Trusted Fraternal Life
Established in March 2024 by Catholic Financial Life, Trusted Fraternal Life’s family of brands includes Catholic Financial Life, Degree of Honor, Woman’s Life and Catholic United Financial. Providing life insurance and annuity products to its more than 200,000 members and with nearly $3 billion in assets, Trusted Fraternal Life is committed to building the next-gen fraternal benefit society—serving more members, across more communities, with more impact. For more information, visit trustedfraternallife.org.
Contact:
Debbie Michalak, Director Marketing & Communications
(414) 278-6487 | Debbie.Michalak@trustedfraternallife.org
