Marni King’s career path began far from the boardroom. A member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, she started in a meatpacking plant before becoming a certified nursing assistant while pursuing a nursing degree. From there, she transitioned to insurance at Humana, where she earned six promotions in nine years.
Today, as vice president of employee benefits at USI Insurance Services, she specializes in Native businesses and Native-serving nonprofits.
King’s accomplishments and leadership recently earned her recognition as a finalist for The Top 50 Women Leaders of Milwaukee for 2025. She credits her career for helping her overcome intergenerational trauma and support her daughter’s education while making a difference in the Native community.
Tribal Business News spoke with King recently for this first installment of the In Service…