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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Harrisonburg office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Christy Miller is a loyal industry advocate with a desire to help individuals, families and businesses achieve financial security and peace of mind. She graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science and Technology. Attracted by the desire to make a difference, Christy...
Christy Miller is a loyal industry advocate with a desire to help individuals, families and businesses achieve financial security and peace of mind. She graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science and Technology. Attracted by the desire to make a difference, Christy joined the financial industry in 2004 and now leads a successful practice where she helps clients plan for their financial futures. Additionally, she manages the local Harrisonburg, Roanoke and Blacksburg offices providing mentoring, training and leadership to other financial representatives. Earning her MBA in 2014, Christy holds several industry designations and is active in NAIFA both in the Shenandoah Valley and on the state level. She also instructs for The American College and teaches numerous industry courses. Christy calls Augusta County her home and enjoys spending her free time with her husband Ben, their two kids Jordan and Maddie, and their labs Casper and Bella.
Jamie Tarman
Associate Financial Representative
Jamie grew up in a military family and moved around quite a bit. Her home base has always been Virginia and she finally settled in the Shenandoah Valley. Jamie has three children. She started her career in marketing and merchandizing in the Richmond area of Virginia. Jamie transitioned to the insurance industry...
Jamie grew up in a military family and moved around quite a bit. Her home base has always been Virginia and she finally settled in the Shenandoah Valley. Jamie has three children. She started her career in marketing and merchandizing in the Richmond area of Virginia. Jamie transitioned to the insurance industry in 2012 and joined Northwestern Mutual in December of 2017. She has gained experience in various assistive roles, and holds her Life, Health & Annuities license. In her free time, Jamie loves spending time with her family, hiking and reading as much as she possibly can.
Phillip Saunders
Associate Financial Representative
Phillip Saunders, originally from Halifax, Virginia, is a 2011 graduate of James Madison University (Go Dukes!) and holds an undergraduate degree in Media Arts & Design. Before calling Harrisonburg home, Phillip spent three years in Greenwood, South Carolina post-college. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual,...
Phillip Saunders, originally from Halifax, Virginia, is a 2011 graduate of James Madison University (Go Dukes!) and holds an undergraduate degree in Media Arts & Design. Before calling Harrisonburg home, Phillip spent three years in Greenwood, South Carolina post-college. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, he worked in Sales & Marketing. He serves the Northwestern Mutual office in various assistive roles, and holds his Life, Health & Annuities license. Phillip and his wife, Heidi, have been married for six years and they have three children, Elsie, Beau and Hudson. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outside enjoying the Shenandoah Valley with his family, volunteering for the local high school fine arts department, and crossing items off his “40-Before-40” Bucket List. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. Phillip is excited to dive into this new career path with NM and looks forward to meeting and serving new people!
Eleanor Womack
Director of Selection
Ellie Womack is originally from McLean, Virginia, but has been residing in Harrisonburg for about 6 years. She is a new graduate from JMU and studied health sciences, concentrating in public health education. In her free time, Ellie enjoys cooking, playing tennis, and listening to podcasts. Ellie is excited to...
Ellie Womack is originally from McLean, Virginia, but has been residing in Harrisonburg for about 6 years. She is a new graduate from JMU and studied health sciences, concentrating in public health education. In her free time, Ellie enjoys cooking, playing tennis, and listening to podcasts. Ellie is excited to start her new career with the Northwestern Mutual team!