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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Crown Point office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
John began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2007. With a focus on education, development and mastery, he earned the CLU® and ChFC® designations. In 2014, John was appointed as a Manager Director for Northwestern Mutual, where he oversees the recruitment and training of new financial professionals for the...
John began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2007. With a focus on education, development and mastery, he earned the CLU® and ChFC® designations. In 2014, John was appointed as a Manager Director for Northwestern Mutual, where he oversees the recruitment and training of new financial professionals for the firm. John Dawson grew up in Morocco, IN. Active in 4-H, he spent a year as the President of the local club while working on his family’s farming operation. He graduated from Culver Military Academy as the top ranked military officer, swim team captain and was honored by faculty and staff as the top overall student. In 2007, John earned degrees in Economics and Psychology from Purdue University while serving as the Chairman of two student organizations. John and his wife Gretchen, also a graduate of Purdue University, married in September 2010. They attend Church of the Four Season’s Methodist. Their faith, relationship, and children (Lucy and Jack) are their highest priorities.
Megan Zuber
Director of Career Development
Megan has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2004, first as an Associate Financial Representative and now as the Director of Development for Northwestern Mutual Crown Point. Megan works closely with new and existing Financial Advisors to ensure that they are on track to meet weekly and monthly expectations. Megan...
Megan has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2004, first as an Associate Financial Representative and now as the Director of Development for Northwestern Mutual Crown Point. Megan works closely with new and existing Financial Advisors to ensure that they are on track to meet weekly and monthly expectations. Megan works closely with Managing Director, John Dawson, to commit to growth and development of the office. Megan gradated from Purdue University with a degree in Landscape Horticulture and Design. Megan and her husband Chris live in Fishers, Indiana with their four kids, Elliott, Hudson, McKenzie and Wyatt.
Austin, a Crown Point Native, began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Representative. Starting fast, he achieved the coveted "Power of Ten" award and went on to be part of only 12% of new advisors who achieve Pacesetter First 40 in their first six months. A raving Crown Point Bulldog,...
Austin, a Crown Point Native, began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Representative. Starting fast, he achieved the coveted "Power of Ten" award and went on to be part of only 12% of new advisors who achieve Pacesetter First 40 in their first six months. A raving Crown Point Bulldog, Austin played football for Crown Point and continued his career at the collegiate level at Manchester University. He takes pride in serving the community that gave him so much. Priding himself on helping clients in all stages of life, Austin is committed to self -improvement and spends countless hours in study to ensure the financial advice he gives clients is second-to-none in Northwestern Indiana. As the college unit director, Austin oversees the success of Northwestern Mutual’s top-ten college internship program. "When not working, I enjoy reading, traveling and sports, but my passion is helping my clients through the process of making their dreams their reality".