Austin has been in the insurance industry since 2015. He started his insurance Career with State Farm. His grandma, Janice, knew Austin was looking for a job after college, being the thoughtful lady she is, Janice put in a good word at her local State Farm office. A couple weeks later, Austin was hired and then started his journey in the insurance industry! He opened Wikstrom Insurance on April 3rd 2017.

Austin grew up in Shoreview, MN, a suburb just north of the twin cities. He went to Mounds View High School and then earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. Outside of insurance, Austin enjoys watching and going to MN sports games, golf, snowmobiling, and spending time with his family and friends.