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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Albuquerque office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Erica Proudfoot
Director of Selection
Erica was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. She moved to Southern New Mexico in 2012 and then moved to Albuquerque for college in 2017. After graduating in 2020 with her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing, she began her career with Northwestern Mutual as the Director of Selection....
Erica was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. She moved to Southern New Mexico in 2012 and then moved to Albuquerque for college in 2017. After graduating in 2020 with her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing, she began her career with Northwestern Mutual as the Director of Selection. Erica currently leads the recruiting process for both the full-time role and internship for Albuquerque. Erica and her husband enjoy visiting attractions around the state, hiking, and competing in club sports. Erica’s goal for the office is to recruit productive and successful Representatives that create a positive impact in the community.
Patrick Knapp is a Financial Advisor in the Albuquerque office of Northwestern Mutual. Patrick has called Albuquerque home for over 25 years. He has been with NM since 2015, after making a career switch from retail and corporate operations. His mission is to help his clients identify and achieve their financial...
Patrick Knapp is a Financial Advisor in the Albuquerque office of Northwestern Mutual. Patrick has called Albuquerque home for over 25 years. He has been with NM since 2015, after making a career switch from retail and corporate operations. His mission is to help his clients identify and achieve their financial goals. He takes a wholistic approach to financial planning to develop long-term relationships with his clients and become their trusted advisor. Patrick is a role model in his office and earned the title of “Rookie of the Year” his first year in the business. In his role as a Growth and Development Director he is given the opportunity to mentor Financial Representatives in his office as they begin their careers. Patrick has been married to his wife Rosaura for 25 years. He is a proud father of three children, with two of them serving in the military. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and being active in his church and serving his local Albuquerque community.
Jessica Elmore, a Financial Advisor with the Albuquerque, NM Northwestern Mutual office, strives to live with passion and integrity to educate and inspire others. She began with NM in 2012 and has been a trailblazer for women in their office; being the only female representative when she began her career. She...
Jessica Elmore, a Financial Advisor with the Albuquerque, NM Northwestern Mutual office, strives to live with passion and integrity to educate and inspire others. She began with NM in 2012 and has been a trailblazer for women in their office; being the only female representative when she began her career. She has taken these challenges and grown into a mentor for other women in the career as well as her community. Jessica earned a Masters in Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Mexico, and holds the ChFC ® designation. When Jessica isn’t helping her clients achieve their financial goals, you can find her in the community serving others. Jessica is an experienced public speaker; she focuses on motivational and inspirational messages in entrepreneurship and grit. Albuquerque has always been home, where she grew up and is now raising her children, with her husband Ryan. As a family, they enjoy playing games, traveling, & going to local events.
Matt Dutton
Director of Operations