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

I am a proud Chicagoan and Illinois State University grad, married with 2 boys. My mission is to help individuals, families, and business owners to achieve financial security. I aim to become a trusted professional to my clients and live at the center of their lives. My promise is to always do the right thing...
I am a proud Chicagoan and Illinois State University grad, married with 2 boys. My mission is to help individuals, families, and business owners to achieve financial security. I aim to become a trusted professional to my clients and live at the center of their lives. My promise is to always do the right thing and live with no regrets while impacting people’s lives.

Mallory McGreehin
Director of Client Relations
Mallory started working for Northwestern Mutual in 2019 as the SET Coordinator and working closely with new representatives. In 2020, she transitioned to the Director of Client Operations for Jason’s practice. She handles day to day processes and facilitates client interactions. Mallory also participates in...
Mallory started working for Northwestern Mutual in 2019 as the SET Coordinator and working closely with new representatives. In 2020, she transitioned to the Director of Client Operations for Jason’s practice. She handles day to day processes and facilitates client interactions. Mallory also participates in leadership opportunities within the Naperville office by contributing to the office newsletter and coordinating office events. Mallory currently resides in Lockport and enjoys time at home with her fiancé Trevor and their dogs.

Emily Escobedo
Sales Execution Team

As Director of Development my mission is to help people with humility by constructing a supportive, affirmative, challenging, learning environment which seeks to help them understand what they are capable of and how they get the most out of their talents. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS...
As Director of Development my mission is to help people with humility by constructing a supportive, affirmative, challenging, learning environment which seeks to help them understand what they are capable of and how they get the most out of their talents. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS in Business Management, live in Crystal Lake with my wife of 37 years, and have two daughters that always make me extremely proud. I’m a Certified Coach and Northwestern Certified Agency Trainer.

Matthew Oliva
Director of Recruitment
Matthew is a Director of Recruitment at the NM Chicagoland Naperville office. He is service-driven and has a passion for helping others achieve their goals and grow personally and professionally. Matthew is motivated by the opportunity to speak with entrepreneurial self-starters looking to grow a business of their...
Matthew is a Director of Recruitment at the NM Chicagoland Naperville office. He is service-driven and has a passion for helping others achieve their goals and grow personally and professionally. Matthew is motivated by the opportunity to speak with entrepreneurial self-starters looking to grow a business of their own. Prior to his current role, Matthew has 17 years of military experience, 4 years active Air Force, 4 Air Force Reserve, and 9 years in the Illinois Army National Guard. Throughout his military career, he's mentored, trained, and developed over 100 soldiers. He currently lives in Naperville with his family and two American Bulldogs. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, running, lifting weights spending time with family and friends.

Shelly Spooner
Campus Recruiter