We Won Our Way
Timothy J. Gerend is the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Northwestern Mutual.
To the Milwaukee Brewers Organization, Players, Coaches, Staff, and Fans:
On behalf of everyone at Northwestern Mutual, congratulations on becoming 2026 World Series Champions!
There is a baseball trivia fact that I never get tired of sharing. In 1970, Northwestern Mutual was part of a group of Wisconsin investors who stepped up to purchase the team we now know as the Brewers. We’ve been there from the beginning, cheering each other through every chapter. Our histories are shared, rich, and rooted in the city we call home.
As a Milwaukee-based company, we've had the privilege of watching you play a different game. As a homegrown team, you’ve developed talent from within, invested in players over time, and created a culture that consistently brings out the best in people. Because of the way you planned, trusted one another, and stayed focused on the fundamentals, you are now world champions. Your approach to winning is relentless in every aspect of the game and it has made the Brewers the best team in baseball.
Your success also has inspired and unified the City of Milwaukee and our entire community. This season reminded Brewers fans everywhere that when people put in the work, their biggest goals in life can become a reality. The memories and inspiration from this championship create a lasting gift to our community.
At Northwestern Mutual, we help millions of Americans build financial security. Meaningful outcomes rarely come from a single decision. They come from thoughtful planning, guidance from a trusted advisor, decisive action, and the confidence to stay the course.
Our approach to financial planning helps people build wealth, protect what matters most, and is designed to deliver better outcomes. That commitment to integrated planning – and our devotion to doing what’s best for our clients – is how we win our way and deliver intergenerational financial security for the five million Americans we proudly serve.
The Brewers' championship season is a powerful reminder that extraordinary outcomes rarely happen overnight. They are built through vision, preparation, teamwork, and consistent execution.
For 56 years, Milwaukee has waited for this moment. Today, our city celebrates not only a championship, but what can happen when a team commits to a goal and works relentlessly to reach it.
Now it's time to enjoy the victory.
