Lena M. Budraitis

Lena M. Budraitis is an experienced financial professional with a strong background in sales and management across various industries. Currently serving as College Unit Director at Northwestern Mutual since March 2022, Lena manages a financial planning practice while also supporting the agency's internship program through recruitment and mentoring. Previous roles include Financial Advisor and Financial Representative with a focus on providing accessible financial resources and complimentary planning for clients. Lena's diverse career includes positions such as Sales Manager at Fruit d'Or, Director of Sales, Marketing and Trading at Third Coast Commodities, LLC, and Director of Foodservice Management at Dallas Group of America, Inc. Notably, Lena has extensive experience with Restaurant Technologies, where success included leading teams to achieve significant customer retention and securing major national accounts. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Kinesiology from Penn State University and an MBA in Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.