Northwestern Mutual Executive Speaker, February 5

Matt McDowell, Vice President, Northwestern Mutual, Distribution Performance, Southern Region

Please join us on February 5 at 11:30 AM in Student Union 340 GHI to hear Matt McDowell speak about his leadership experience in distribution, investment operations, and financial management with Northwestern Mutual.  Please use the link below to RSVP. 

Northwestern Mutual is a leading company in financial planning and ranks among the top ten in the U.S. as an independent broker-dealer as well as a provider of life insurance. The Company holds the highest AM Best financial rating of A++ and ranks 104 among the Fortune 500 companies. In 2019 Fortune recognized Northwestern Mutual as one of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies.   

Matt joined Northwestern Mutual in 2005 serving multiple roles in the Kansas City office including investment operations and financial management roles. Matt later relocated to Milwaukee to continue his career with Northwestern Mutual in the corporate office where he consulted and advised Managing Partners to improve performance and increase operational efficiency. In 2011, Matt relocated to Washington, D.C. to join the office’s leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. Matt returned to Milwaukee in 2014 and helped build and lead a new office and leadership support team for Northwestern Mutual. Matt has been leading the Southern Region as Vice President since 2019 where he has responsibility for the overall performance of the region.

Matt and his wife Laura, reside in Mequon, WI with their four children, Everett (7), Elizabeth (5), Henry (3), and Mae (1). Matt has an undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and his graduate studies were completed at Marquette University.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided to students following Matt’s presentation.

RSVP link: https://forms.gle/5CWyJtUED2BgGi8D6