Putting
people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Fort Collins office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Ryan Yoder grew up on his family’s farm in Topeka, IN. He moved to Fort Collins, CO in 1990 to attend Colorado State University on a basketball scholarship. Upon graduating with a degree in business in 1995, he began his career as a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. In 2004, Ryan became the...
Ryan Yoder grew up on his family’s farm in Topeka, IN. He moved to Fort Collins, CO in 1990 to attend Colorado State University on a basketball scholarship. Upon graduating with a degree in business in 1995, he began his career as a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. In 2004, Ryan became the Managing Director of Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming as a part of the Cunningham Financial Group. In addition to his work with Northwestern Mutual, he also serves as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Resurrection Christian High School in Loveland, CO, since 2020. Ryan and his wife Erika were married in 2000 and have four children, Luke, Ty, Macy and Will. They are members of the Windsor Vineyard Church, where Ryan serves on the church’s Board of Directors. Ryan is a gifted public speaker and has spoken at numerous sports camps, schools and universities. Ryan’s life mission is “to influence people for eternity, inspiring and equipping them to live a life of significance.”
Krista Dunlap
Director of Operations
Krista was born in Frankfurt, Germany in a military family and moved often as a child. She attended college in Broken Arrow, OK, where she met her husband, John. She and John were married in 1987 and moved back to Fort Collins, CO, which was John's home town, in 1991. With a variety of business experience, from...
Krista was born in Frankfurt, Germany in a military family and moved often as a child. She attended college in Broken Arrow, OK, where she met her husband, John. She and John were married in 1987 and moved back to Fort Collins, CO, which was John's home town, in 1991. With a variety of business experience, from non-profit to government to various private companies, Krista started working at Northwestern Mutual in Fort Collins in 2007. She has worked in numerous roles within the company and now serves as the Director of Operations. Krista and John have two grown daughters, Alexia and MegAnn and a son-in-law, Jordan.
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.
