Putting
people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Durham office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Jimbo Huckabee began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 1995, shortly after graduating from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School. He has established himself as a leader by cultivating relationships based upon integrity, knowledge and commitment within his firm and...
Jimbo Huckabee began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 1995, shortly after graduating from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School. He has established himself as a leader by cultivating relationships based upon integrity, knowledge and commitment within his firm and industry. Throughout his Northwestern Mutual career, Jimbo has qualified for numerous company and industry awards and has also received The Triangle Business Journal's “40 Under 40” award for his achievements with Northwestern Mutual and in the community. Jimbo is a lifelong resident of Durham where he lives with his wife Emmy, their daughter Boyce, and sons Quin and Sam. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys playing golf, snow skiing, and cheering on the Tarheels.
Douglas Berry
CLU®, CFP®
Managing Partner
Doug is a St. Louis native and graduated from Truman State University in 2005. He was the top intern and won Northwestern Mutual's Mike Gish Award. He has been a company leader in new clients every year in the business. He has consistently qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table. In January 2016, Doug opened...
Doug is a St. Louis native and graduated from Truman State University in 2005. He was the top intern and won Northwestern Mutual's Mike Gish Award. He has been a company leader in new clients every year in the business. He has consistently qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table. In January 2016, Doug opened the Chesterfield Valley office and currently serves as Managing Director.
Charles joined Northwestern Mutual in 2009, and focuses on comprehensive planning and client relationships. When Charles and his wife, Lisa, aren't busy with their kids, David, Abigail, & Bennett, they love to watch sports, hike, hunt, and fish.
An outdoorsman and learner at heart, my passion for finance and economics took over after a terrible longboarding accident. The accident resulted in a clean break of my femur, a break that often leads to a life spent in a wheelchair or worse. I am determined to help as many people as possible, through my career...
An outdoorsman and learner at heart, my passion for finance and economics took over after a terrible longboarding accident. The accident resulted in a clean break of my femur, a break that often leads to a life spent in a wheelchair or worse. I am determined to help as many people as possible, through my career as an advisor and my personal life outside of Northwestern Mutual.
Emily Cramer
Director of Recruitment and Selection
Tess Snider
Campus Recruiter
I am passionate about helping students and young adults navigate their career with the benefits of building a clientele, making an impact, and creating a long-lasting career. My previous experience helps me relate to students and helps develop our Northwestern Mutual interns to their fullest potential. In...
I am passionate about helping students and young adults navigate their career with the benefits of building a clientele, making an impact, and creating a long-lasting career. My previous experience helps me relate to students and helps develop our Northwestern Mutual interns to their fullest potential. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my significant other, Jacob, who also works for Northwestern Mutual, my family and friends, and reading new books.
Brittaney Brown
Recruiter
Scott Erickson
Director of Development