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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Springfield office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Christian Kirk is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director of the Springfield, MO office. He graduated from Missouri State and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2015. Two years later in 2017, he married his wife Mackenzie. The two of them enjoy traveling, fitness, and time outdoors. Christian is dedicated...
Christian Kirk is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director of the Springfield, MO office. He graduated from Missouri State and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2015. Two years later in 2017, he married his wife Mackenzie. The two of them enjoy traveling, fitness, and time outdoors. Christian is dedicated to helping his clients and team achieve important personal and financial goals.
MaCayla Schebaum
Director of Selection
MaCayla grew up in Springfield, MO. She attended Drury University where she instantly became involved in Greek Life and the Panhellenic Community. She was the Director of Public Relations and Marketing for her sorority Delta Delta Delta and was the president for the Panhellenic executive council her senior year....
MaCayla grew up in Springfield, MO. She attended Drury University where she instantly became involved in Greek Life and the Panhellenic Community. She was the Director of Public Relations and Marketing for her sorority Delta Delta Delta and was the president for the Panhellenic executive council her senior year. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications and Graphic Design as well as a minor in Fine Arts. She completed a marketing internship with a local female life coach her final semester of her college career, then began her search for a fulfilling career. Outside of work, MaCayla’s passion for her philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is still a large part of her life. She lives in Springfield with her college best friend and her cat Nelly. In her free time, she loves to travel, freelance design, and soak up time outdoors.
Kyla Almany
Director of Operations
Kyla is a native of De Soto, MO. After playing collegiate volleyball for the beginning of her college career, she transferred to Missouri State University to finish out the remainder of her studies. Here, Kyla graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and a minor in Spanish....
Kyla is a native of De Soto, MO. After playing collegiate volleyball for the beginning of her college career, she transferred to Missouri State University to finish out the remainder of her studies. Here, Kyla graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and a minor in Spanish. She also received a certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution. During her time at MSU, Kyla held the Standards position on the executive board in her sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha. She recently got married and moved into a new home in Clever, MO. In her free time, she loves editing video content, journaling, and working out.
Serena Disch
Director of Development
