John Ridgeway Jr.

John Ridgeway Jr. is a Director of Retirement Client Services for Principal Financial Group. John has oversight over the Client Service teams supporting Defined Benefit providers.

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, John joined Principal in 2005 after graduating from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. In his 16 years with Principal, he has held several leadership roles supporting retirement products,

in addition to spending 3 years overseeing Principal’s Leadership Development Program. In addition to his daily role, John is a member of the Cross-Enterprise Leadership Program (XEL) and current Co-Chair of Principal’s African American/Black Employee Resource Group. In 2018 he was named one of Finra’s 40 under 40 Rising Stars of Retirement.

Outside of work John is also on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa and Black Excellence Des Moines. John and his wife Nicole are also licensed foster care providers and enjoy staying active in the community.