Our Team

THOMAS R. HOKR is a founding partner of MHS Companies and responsible for analyzing insurance needs of individuals and businesses. He entered the financial services industry in 1983 with CIGNA and began his own practice in 1990. Tom is a life-long learner: he graduated from Saint John’s University in 1972; continued on to acquire Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (CFC) designations in 1995; his Certificate in Estate Planning and Income Taxation in 1999; and his Masters of  Science in Financial Services and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) in 2011. He is currently working on his doctorate in Financial and Retirement Planning and remains very active with the Knights of Columbus, Rotary and Alumni Association Board at Saint John’s. With more than 30 years of experience working for and consulting to individuals and small businesses, Tom is responsible for bringing top-flight products and services to his clients.

TODD STOFFEL joined MHS in 2015 as the CFO and SVP of Operations and brings with him over 25 years of financial and operational experience in many small and mid size organizations.  He brings a strong customer service mentality to the organization and works tirelessly with the MHS team to provide the highest level of service to our customers, both externally and internally.  He works closely with the MHS team in business development and directly oversees the Property & Casualty, Financial Planning, and Administrative Services areas.  Todd has his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University and his MBA from the University of St. Thomas, which is an interesting twist.  Todd and his family reside in the southwest suburbs, and when he is not coaching the sport of the season for one of his 4 kids, he enjoys running, golfing, and participating in a local Boy Scout troop’s activities.

KAREN WILSON has been involved in the insurance industry since 1984 when she started as a Life/Disability Customer Service Representative, and progressed to managing the book of Life/Disability business for a large agency before joining MHS Companies. Karen was added to the MHS team in 2015 as the office manager/controller. Since that time, she has expanded her role due to her past experience to include Life/Disability product support, and service of employee benefit plans for MHS’ customers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages. As changes occur in the employment industry, Karen is committed to offer customized products that meet an employer’s specific and financial needs. Karen also works with the MHS Business Development team to implement new benefit plans for the organization’s customers. Karen lives in the northern suburbs and likes to spend her free time gardening, volunteering with a local snowmobile club in the winter, and outdoor summer activities with her husband and 2 children.

SUZANNE KAHNER has been a part of the qualified retirement plan industry with particular emphasis in 401(k) plans for over 20 years and is the Director of Retirement Plans. Her knowledge of the provider marketplace and qualified plan investment expertise is extensive and she helps to ensure that clients’ qualified retirement plans are being administered in the most efficient manner possible. Suzanne has vast experience with qualified plan design and utilizes a team of administrators and ERISA attorneys for guidance and assistance in this area. She presents Investment Reviews and Benchmarking Analysis’ to plan trustees and plan investment committee representatives on a regular basis and provides recommendations for fund replacements to a plan investment lineup if necessary. Helping 401(k) participants save for retirement and educating them on how to invest in their plan is her passion in the business. Suzanne earned her Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation in 2011 and is licensed in Securities.

STEVEN HILL began his financial profession in 1998 and has been building strong relationships for twenty years. His strengths in loyalty and commitment within relationships lead to guiding families, individuals and businesses in their financial planning. As a former business owner holding strong family values, Steven understands the importance of having a secure plan that allows for maximizing profits and minimizing tax liability through strategic use of financial services and products. Steven attended Minnesota School of Business and is licensed in securities. Steven is a pillar in his community and enjoys being involved and giving time to various organizations.