Our Distribution Growth Ventures Team
We think differently about growth
Our strong and diverse team combines deep institutional knowledge with varied expertise in Northwestern Mutual's distribution system, practice management, mergers & acquisitions, and fintech to help grow our distribution system.
![Joe Roblee](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/react-assets/static/roblee.309f0370.jpg)
Joe Roblee, Vice President
Distribution Growth
As Vice President Distribution Growth, Joe Roblee leads a team…
![Milan Suri](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/react-assets/static/suri.e55c6a42.jpg)
Milan Suri, Senior Director
Venture and Growth Capital
Milan joined DGV from IA Capital Group, an insurtech/fintech…
![Dawn Werner](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/react-assets/static/werner.41f91d91.jpg)
Dawn Werner, Senior Director
FinTech
Dawn has deep Northwestern Mutual experience, having led a…
![Michael Harris](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/react-assets/static/harris.d4327711.jpg)
Michael Harris, Senior Director
Management Consultant and Innovation Leader
Michael has deep experience supporting Northwestern Mutual's…
![Ajay Banerjee](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/react-assets/static/banerjee.433ef268.jpg)
Ajay Banerjee, Senior Director
Growth and Venture Investing
Ajay has broad experience in the financial services industry in…
![Lorraine Hastings](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/react-assets/static/lorraine-hastings.81cb1f4d.jpg)
Lorraine Hastings, Assistant Director
Mergers & Acquisitions
Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual in 2020, Lorraine amassed…
![Michael Schoos](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/react-assets/static/schoos.c256b9b2.jpg)
Michael Schoos, Assistant Director
Distribution Growth Ventures
Michael joined Northwestern Mutual in 2020 to develop a…
![Thomas Steinbrenner](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/react-assets/static/steinbrenner.34353eaf.jpg)
Thomas Steinbrenner, Consultant
Systems and Process Improvement
Thomas has a depth and breadth of experience at Northwestern…