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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Schaumburg office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Scott Carr began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a college representative in 1984 while attending Illinois State University. After graduating with a B.S. in marketing and maintaining Top Ten Internship status during his senior year, he joined the Network full-time. In 1987, Scott was appointed Managing...
Scott Carr began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a college representative in 1984 while attending Illinois State University. After graduating with a B.S. in marketing and maintaining Top Ten Internship status during his senior year, he joined the Network full-time. In 1987, Scott was appointed Managing Director in Schaumburg, where he has built a highly successful district network office. Scott specializes in risk management, wealth accumulation and wealth preservation for entrepreneurs and successful individuals. He is committed to long-term relationships built on trust, challenge and integrity. He asks his clients and their advisors to take only those actions that he himself would take in the same situation.
As a Growth & Development Director, I hold leadership responsibilities while continuing to build a successful practice. I work with executives, sales professionals, and business owners who feel planning is important. My specialties include financial planning, insurance, and retirement planning. My clients plan...
As a Growth & Development Director, I hold leadership responsibilities while continuing to build a successful practice. I work with executives, sales professionals, and business owners who feel planning is important. My specialties include financial planning, insurance, and retirement planning. My clients plan for the expected and unexpected. Most of them have a desire to save and plan for their amazing futures. I would like to be the trusted advisor to help you build that future.
I am a Growth & Development Director and Financial Advisor for the Schaumburg office. I hold leadership responsibilities, coaching an mentoring reps new to the business, while also continuing to build a successful practice. My team and I are focused on helping our clients find the financial freedom and happiness...
I am a Growth & Development Director and Financial Advisor for the Schaumburg office. I hold leadership responsibilities, coaching an mentoring reps new to the business, while also continuing to build a successful practice. My team and I are focused on helping our clients find the financial freedom and happiness they dream of. We do this by asking great questions to identify what is important to our clients with the objective of educating and moving them to action. I live in Chicagoland with my wife Kelly and two kids. In our free time we enjoy spending time on the water at our families lakehouse.
Iwona Wdowiak
Senior Director of Recruitment and Selection
As the Senior Director of Recruitment and Selection, Iwona is dedicated to growing the NM Chicagoland team in the Schaumburg District Office. Her goal is to efficiently attract, recruit, and select prospective candidates. Aside from sourcing top talent, she is responsible for building and maintaining relationships...
As the Senior Director of Recruitment and Selection, Iwona is dedicated to growing the NM Chicagoland team in the Schaumburg District Office. Her goal is to efficiently attract, recruit, and select prospective candidates. Aside from sourcing top talent, she is responsible for building and maintaining relationships across each campus to promote the internship program and career opportunities within our firm. Ultimately, Iwona's mission is to continue promoting diversity within our firm by recruiting candidates of diverse backgrounds. Iwona earned Summa Cum Laude status from Northeastern Illinois University by obtaining her bachelor's degree in HR Development and minor in HR Management. Iwona moved to the US from Poland at the age of 10 with her parents and older sister. She is now local to the Schaumburg area.
Tierra Weisinger
Director of Recruitment
As a Director of Recruitment in the NM Chicagoland Schaumburg district office, Tierra is dedicated to connecting with talented and driven individuals. She builds relationships with candidates to identity if a career in financial services aligns with their values, skillset, and goals. Ultimately, her mission is...
As a Director of Recruitment in the NM Chicagoland Schaumburg district office, Tierra is dedicated to connecting with talented and driven individuals. She builds relationships with candidates to identity if a career in financial services aligns with their values, skillset, and goals. Ultimately, her mission is to help others take a leap of faith and begin a lifelong rewarding career that can change their lives for the better. Tierra graduated from Colorado Technical University with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the city and local bookstores. Currently she resides in Lombard with her daughter and kitten Karma.
Octavia Morton
Director of Development
In Octavia's role as the Director or Development, she develops new Financial Representatives with a focus on facilitating success and growing leaders through honest coaching and accountability. She also serves as the Executive Assistant to Scott Carr. Motivated by a desire to help everyone shine brightly, she...
In Octavia's role as the Director or Development, she develops new Financial Representatives with a focus on facilitating success and growing leaders through honest coaching and accountability. She also serves as the Executive Assistant to Scott Carr. Motivated by a desire to help everyone shine brightly, she believes success is found when people live courageously, authentically, and kindly. Born and raised in Lake Villa, IL, Octavia has one brother and more cousins than she can count. She graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2013 with a BA in Business Administration and Theatre Performance. Outside of work Octavia splits her time between a local Martial Arts school she practices with, CrossFit, spending time with family, and reading.
Lisa Campe
Director of New Financial Representative Support
Lisa joined Northwestern Mutual in 1990 with The McTigue Financial Group in Chicago, as an Associate Financial Representative for two established Reps over the course of 14 years. After “stepping away” for 4 ½ years to be a “stay at home Mom” she had the opportunity to “step back in” in 2008, and...
Lisa joined Northwestern Mutual in 1990 with The McTigue Financial Group in Chicago, as an Associate Financial Representative for two established Reps over the course of 14 years. After “stepping away” for 4 ½ years to be a “stay at home Mom” she had the opportunity to “step back in” in 2008, and join The Carr District Network Office Team and work with the “New Reps” in assisting and developing them as they began their new careers. While it’s a different “venue”, it is one that has been and continues to be the most challenging and rewarding experience of all! Lisa resides in Palatine with her husband, Pat, daughter Emily, and their shepherd/Lab, Pepin.
Rosanne Racelis
Director of Operations
Rosanne Racelis has been with The Northwestern Mutual for over 30 years. She started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1992 at the Skokie Office and in 2007 joined the Carr District Network Office in Schaumburg. She now functions as the Director of Operations and an Associate Financial Representative assisting...
Rosanne Racelis has been with The Northwestern Mutual for over 30 years. She started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1992 at the Skokie Office and in 2007 joined the Carr District Network Office in Schaumburg. She now functions as the Director of Operations and an Associate Financial Representative assisting with recruiting, office operations and more. Rosanne resides in Buffalo Grove and is married to Keith and has two children, Kyle and Reese.
James graduated from Nicholls State University, Thibodaux Louisiana in May 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications and a Master's Degree in Business Administration in December 2006. He joined NM after 8 years in Educational Programs with Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. James' passion for planning...
James graduated from Nicholls State University, Thibodaux Louisiana in May 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications and a Master's Degree in Business Administration in December 2006. He joined NM after 8 years in Educational Programs with Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. James' passion for planning comes from a belief that everyone not only needs a financial plan but deserves a plan.
I believe that everyone should feel total control over their finances. I specialize in retirement planning, education planning, and tax efficient planning. I’m mostly working with newlyweds, sales professionals, and business owners. I’m here to help you realize your financial dreams and alleviate your financial...
I believe that everyone should feel total control over their finances. I specialize in retirement planning, education planning, and tax efficient planning. I’m mostly working with newlyweds, sales professionals, and business owners. I’m here to help you realize your financial dreams and alleviate your financial fears.
As a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual, I'm here to add confidence and clarity to my clients' financial lives. Together, we build a strategic and intentional financial plan to align with your goals. My clients are forward-thinking & high-achieving individuals and families looking to grow and protect financial...
As a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual, I'm here to add confidence and clarity to my clients' financial lives. Together, we build a strategic and intentional financial plan to align with your goals. My clients are forward-thinking & high-achieving individuals and families looking to grow and protect financial wellness, both now and in the future.