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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Fort Collins office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

Ryan joined Northwestern Mutual in September of 1995 after graduating from CSU where he earned a degree in business and was a four-year letter winner and three-year starter for CSU basketball. He is the Managing Director of the Fort Collins office and a wealth management advisor. Ryan and his wife, Erika, have...
Ryan joined Northwestern Mutual in September of 1995 after graduating from CSU where he earned a degree in business and was a four-year letter winner and three-year starter for CSU basketball. He is the Managing Director of the Fort Collins office and a wealth management advisor. Ryan and his wife, Erika, have four young children. He is a member of Vineyard Church and enjoys coaching basketball.

Krista Dunlap
Director of Operations
Krista was born in Frankfurt, Germany in a military family and has been “on the go” ever since. Having lived in 9 states, she has worked in many different environments over the last 35 years from government to non-profit to private businesses. Krista started working for Northwestern Mutual in Fort Collins...
Krista was born in Frankfurt, Germany in a military family and has been “on the go” ever since. Having lived in 9 states, she has worked in many different environments over the last 35 years from government to non-profit to private businesses. Krista started working for Northwestern Mutual in Fort Collins in 2007 and is the Director of Operations for Northwestern Mutual, Fort Collins, service Northern Colorado/ and Wyoming. She loves working with motivated and enthusiastic people to help them strengthen and grow their businesses. Krista is married to John and they have two grown daughters, Alexia and MegAnn.

Haley Stevens
Director of Recruitment and Development
Haley was born and raised in Murrieta, CA. She graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Communication. She moved to Colorado in 2016, and has lived here ever since. Haley previously worked as a Manager at Victoria's Secret, and joined Northwestern Mutual in 2017. She now spearheads the recruitment...
Haley was born and raised in Murrieta, CA. She graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Communication. She moved to Colorado in 2016, and has lived here ever since. Haley previously worked as a Manager at Victoria's Secret, and joined Northwestern Mutual in 2017. She now spearheads the recruitment and selection process for full-time Financial Advisors and College Financial Representatives in the Northern Colorado/Southern Wyoming areas. She enjoys building connections with her candidates and helping to brand Northwestern Mutual at the surrounding campuses. Haley is married to her husband, Nick, who is a CSU alum. They enjoy spending time with their son and two dogs, Bentley and Lambo, and exploring the good food and wonderful beauty of Northern Colorado. In their free time, they love to travel, BBQ, and hang out with friends and family.

Brian began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Rep. Upon graduating from Colorado State with a degree in Finance, he became a Full-Time Financial Representative. Brian works with successful individuals, families, and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by working...
Brian began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Rep. Upon graduating from Colorado State with a degree in Finance, he became a Full-Time Financial Representative. Brian works with successful individuals, families, and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by working from a detailed financial plan as the basis for recommendations. He specifically works with mature clients on their distribution strategies when nearing or entering retirement. Brian is an avid angler, hunter, Broncos fan, and golfer. He and his wonderful wife Jordan have three beautiful children, Rylee, Lincoln and Gabriel.

Chad McKinney practices in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His office focuses their work with busy professionals, dual income families, and high integrity individuals. He also enjoys his leadership role by helping recruit and facilitate our internship program with like-minded entrepreneurs. As an intern, Chad was the team...
Chad McKinney practices in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His office focuses their work with busy professionals, dual income families, and high integrity individuals. He also enjoys his leadership role by helping recruit and facilitate our internship program with like-minded entrepreneurs. As an intern, Chad was the team captain and earned the Target 20 award. Additionally, he was the runner up in the Mike Gish award his first year as a full-time advisor. He is extremely passionate about helping and coaching clients to achieve their goals personally and professionally, and of course financially. McKinney graduated from the University of Wyoming in December of 2013 with a BS in Business Management and Finance, and now resides in Cheyenne with his wife Anndee and twin boys, Parker and Brady. Chad is an avid archery hunter, fly fisher, and enjoys the beautiful mountains Wyoming has to offer. He is also involved with the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame board.

Jason Hartbauer was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado. Upon high-school graduation, he went to CSU to study civil engineering. Jason came to Northwestern Mutual as a career changer. He previously managed a Circuit City, and was a project manager in the oil and gas industry. Jason works with successful...
Jason Hartbauer was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado. Upon high-school graduation, he went to CSU to study civil engineering. Jason came to Northwestern Mutual as a career changer. He previously managed a Circuit City, and was a project manager in the oil and gas industry. Jason works with successful individuals and enjoys helping people become financially secure. Jason enjoys hunting, golf, camping, four-wheeling and basketball. He considers himself a huge Duke, Nuggets and Broncos fan. He and his wife Jessica enjoy living and serving in the beautiful Fort Collins’ community.