Kristina Walch

Kristina Walch is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operations management, business integration, and healthcare. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Gradient Financial Group and President at Nextek, Kristina has held various leadership positions including Vice President of Business Integration at Gradient Financial Group and Operations Director at Allianz Life, where responsibilities included managing large teams and overseeing critical business processes. Kristina's background also encompasses nursing, with experience as a Registered Nurse at St. Croix Hospice, and a solid foundation in account management from the start-up Advantage Financing. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, along with Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in Business Administration and Registered Nursing. Kristina holds professional designations, including RICP® and FLMI.