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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Charlottesville office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Gary Taylor joined Northwestern Mutual upon graduating from the University of Virginia in 1985. He’s earned four professional designations during his career, solidly positioning him to assist clients with their comprehensive financial planning needs. Gary is devoted to his career, clients, and community. ...
Gary Taylor joined Northwestern Mutual upon graduating from the University of Virginia in 1985. He’s earned four professional designations during his career, solidly positioning him to assist clients with their comprehensive financial planning needs. Gary is devoted to his career, clients, and community. He was recognized in 2013 as the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Person of the Year. Currently, he serves on the Emily Couric Cancer Center board and avidly supports The Paramount Theater. A Charlottesville, Virginia, native, Gary Taylor lives on Shadwell Mountain. He has three children, Kari, Hilary and Morgan. Gary enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, sailing and gardening.
Ryan Lesser grew up in Charlottesville, VA and graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania with a degree in Marketing Management. Ryan participated in the Northwestern Mutual internship program before becoming a full time financial representative. Ryan’s mission is to help people achieve financial security...
Ryan Lesser grew up in Charlottesville, VA and graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania with a degree in Marketing Management. Ryan participated in the Northwestern Mutual internship program before becoming a full time financial representative. Ryan’s mission is to help people achieve financial security for their family or business through identifying clear goals and solutions. Ryan is on the Grants Committee with the Charlottesville Future Fund and is actively involved in the Alumni Association at Grove City College. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing a great game of soccer with the Men’s League of SOCA and spending quality time with his wife, Brittany.
Katherine Prince
Director of Selection
Katherine grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduating, she spent close to three years in East Asia developing English language programs in youth centers and schools. As the Director of Selection, Katherine helps members of the Charlottesville community...
Katherine grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduating, she spent close to three years in East Asia developing English language programs in youth centers and schools. As the Director of Selection, Katherine helps members of the Charlottesville community start their careers at Northwestern Mutual. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Bob and their border collie, Cricket.
Sheryl Myers
Contract, License and Registration Manager
Sheryl Savoie grew up in Howard County, Maryland. She raised 4 children and was an avid volunteer in the community before joining Northwestern Mutual in 2016. Sheryl lives outside of Charlottesville and enjoys watching her youngest son play football for a local high school, visiting wineries and being out...
Sheryl Savoie grew up in Howard County, Maryland. She raised 4 children and was an avid volunteer in the community before joining Northwestern Mutual in 2016. Sheryl lives outside of Charlottesville and enjoys watching her youngest son play football for a local high school, visiting wineries and being outdoors.