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people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Cranberry Township office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Ken Sinagra joined Northwestern Mutual after graduating from John Carroll University in 2004. During his successful tenure as a Financial Advisor, Ken has also held various leadership positions including Field Director and Growth and Development Director. In 2021, Ken was named Managing Director of the Cranberry...
Ken Sinagra joined Northwestern Mutual after graduating from John Carroll University in 2004. During his successful tenure as a Financial Advisor, Ken has also held various leadership positions including Field Director and Growth and Development Director. In 2021, Ken was named Managing Director of the Cranberry Office which continues to thrive under his leadership and direction. Ken has his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) designations. Ken’s mission is to make sure people are better off financially after they’ve met than before they met. A native Pittsburgher, Ken now lives in Cranberry Township with wife Kristi and their son Carmine. Ken is an active member of the community and holds various volunteer positions, including Cranberry Township Rotary and Make A Wish Foundation. In his downtime, Ken enjoys spending time with his family, watching Pittsburgh sports and umpiring youth baseball.
Jamie Kuskil
Director of Recruitment and Development
Jamie Kuskil is the Director of Recruitment and Development in the Ken Sinagra District office in Cranberry Township, PA. She started as a member of the Sales Execution Team shortly after the opening of the Jamie Thomas District office in 2012 and has continued to grow personally and professional ever since. Her...
Jamie Kuskil is the Director of Recruitment and Development in the Ken Sinagra District office in Cranberry Township, PA. She started as a member of the Sales Execution Team shortly after the opening of the Jamie Thomas District office in 2012 and has continued to grow personally and professional ever since. Her main goal has been helping others achieve the success they deserve. Jamie finds joy in the big and little wins of her financial advisors and loves being able to introduce new candidates to this life changing career and culture. In her role, she helps to motivate, understand, and educate everyone how to make the most of this career. She uses her sarcasm and sincerity to help keep everyone motivated towards their goals. Jamie lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, Andrew, their dog, Marley, and cat, Birdie. She is an avid reader and TV binger. You can also find her spending time with her family and friends, especially amongst good food and an even better glass of wine.
Rachael Gloor
AWMA®
Director of Investment Operations and Services
Rachael started with Northwestern Mutual in May 2012. She began as an Associate Financial Representative and is now the Director of Investment Operations & Services, overseeing the investments in the Cranberry Office. She holds her Series 6, 63 & 7, is an Associate Wealth Management Advisor and a member of the...
Rachael started with Northwestern Mutual in May 2012. She began as an Associate Financial Representative and is now the Director of Investment Operations & Services, overseeing the investments in the Cranberry Office. She holds her Series 6, 63 & 7, is an Associate Wealth Management Advisor and a member of the Field Technology Committee for the company. Rachael grew up in Cranberry Township and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from Penn State University. She lives in the North Hills and enjoys all things Penn State, hanging out with friends, and relaxing at home with her pets and a good glass of wine.
Patricia Connors
Executive Assistant
Sara Mickanin
Recruiter
Sara started with Northwestern Mutual in December 2022. She went to Slippery Rock University where she graduated with dual certifications in Early Childhood and Special Education. After teaching Kindergarten and Learning Support for several years, Sara career changed to the recruiter at Northwestern Mutual....
Sara started with Northwestern Mutual in December 2022. She went to Slippery Rock University where she graduated with dual certifications in Early Childhood and Special Education. After teaching Kindergarten and Learning Support for several years, Sara career changed to the recruiter at Northwestern Mutual. She is recruiting full-time Financial Advisors to join the Cranberry office. She is a native of North Huntingdon, PA and currently resides in Carnegie, PA with her partner Ryan and their dogs, Hazel, Little Foot, and Reptar. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking the dogs, and traveling.
Alexandra Norris
Campus Recruiter
Alexandra joined the Northwestern Mutual team in the beginning of 2023 as one of our Campus Recruiters for the Downtown Pittsburgh Network office. She graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelors in Sales and Marketing. She enjoys using the Northwestern Mutual Internship to inspire young college students...
Alexandra joined the Northwestern Mutual team in the beginning of 2023 as one of our Campus Recruiters for the Downtown Pittsburgh Network office. She graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelors in Sales and Marketing. She enjoys using the Northwestern Mutual Internship to inspire young college students to kick start not only a truly life changing career, but to be inspiring and helpful individuals to their clients.