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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Seattle office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Steven Trujillo
CLU®
Managing Partner
Steven Trujillo joined Northwestern Mutual in 2009 as a financial representative and was recognized for numerous achievements and awards. In 2015, he was appointed Managing Director of the New Mexico/West Texas office. The Trujillo District quickly became the fastest growing District in the company. In March...
Steven Trujillo joined Northwestern Mutual in 2009 as a financial representative and was recognized for numerous achievements and awards. In 2015, he was appointed Managing Director of the New Mexico/West Texas office. The Trujillo District quickly became the fastest growing District in the company. In March of 2020, Steven and his family moved to Seattle; where he was appointed Associate Managing Partner for the Puget Sound Network Office. In the beginning of 2022, Steven Trujillo will start his journey as the next Managing Partner of the Puget Sound Network Office! Steven loves to spend time with his wife Janelle, his two daughters Alexus and Nadia, and his son Esteban.
Empowering others through financial education is the most important aspect of my role. I work for the well-being of individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and geographic borders. I look to help clients achieve their goals through creative and effective investment...
Empowering others through financial education is the most important aspect of my role. I work for the well-being of individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and geographic borders. I look to help clients achieve their goals through creative and effective investment and protection strategies, whether in accumulation or distribution phases.
Nick grew up in Milwaukee and currently serves as the District Director at NM Puget Sound. Nick started his career with NM as a College Financial Representative while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nick has held several different roles within NM, including: College FR, Financial Advisor, College...
Nick grew up in Milwaukee and currently serves as the District Director at NM Puget Sound. Nick started his career with NM as a College Financial Representative while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nick has held several different roles within NM, including: College FR, Financial Advisor, College Unit Director, Field Director, Growth & Development Director, and District Director. Nick currently holds his Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designations through the American College, is a CFP Board CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®) and is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), Northwestern Mutual Professional Growth Association, and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). Nick is passionate about helping others think bigger about what is possible and enjoys creating a simplistic strategy for execution. His team’s mission is to empower individuals to maximize their return on life.
Felix Pola
Chief Operations Officer
Felix joined Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound on March 2020. A graduate of Sacred Heart University in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he relocated to Seattle in 2017. With his strong operations experience in companies such as Latin Media House, GFR Media and First Data, coupled with his experience in team engagement and...
Felix joined Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound on March 2020. A graduate of Sacred Heart University in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he relocated to Seattle in 2017. With his strong operations experience in companies such as Latin Media House, GFR Media and First Data, coupled with his experience in team engagement and leadership development via his time as General Manager for Franklin Covey Puerto Rico, Felix joined our team bringing solid experience in managing multi-functional teams and translating big-picture objectives into actionable day-to-day deliverables. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, is a photography aficionado keen to landscapes and architecture photography and an avid concertgoer.
Eric Storwick
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Storwick joined Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound in 2013 and is the company’s Chief Financial Officer. He grew up in Puyallup and has spent his entire life in Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington with a major in Accounting. Outside of work, Eric enjoys traveling, attending Seattle...
Eric Storwick joined Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound in 2013 and is the company’s Chief Financial Officer. He grew up in Puyallup and has spent his entire life in Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington with a major in Accounting. Outside of work, Eric enjoys traveling, attending Seattle sporting events, and finding new restaurants.
Mark Cole
Chief Supervision Officer
Mark is the Chief Officer of Supervision for Northwestern Mutual-Puget Sound. In his role, Mark serves as the leader of the Supervision and Compliance team working with the financial representatives and their teams to provide support and guidance on regulatory compliance. Mark earned a bachelor of science degree...
Mark is the Chief Officer of Supervision for Northwestern Mutual-Puget Sound. In his role, Mark serves as the leader of the Supervision and Compliance team working with the financial representatives and their teams to provide support and guidance on regulatory compliance. Mark earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. Mark lives in Snoqualmie with his wife Alison, daughter Ellie and son Blake. Mark enjoys playing golf, and the active lifestyle that Western Washington offers him and his family.
I aim to be a strategic partner who can help you achieve your goals. The best part of my job is working closely with individuals, families and business owners to develop plans that provide structure to their financial lives. After developing an understanding of who you are and what you want, we will work together...
I aim to be a strategic partner who can help you achieve your goals. The best part of my job is working closely with individuals, families and business owners to develop plans that provide structure to their financial lives. After developing an understanding of who you are and what you want, we will work together to provide a clear vision for your future.
Hi! My name is Blake Ozuna I am a native of Seattle and I am engaged to my fiancé, Anna. I have been with Northwestern Mutual for 5 years I love the work of helping individuals and couples reach financial independence. Having a deep understanding of my clients needs is the most important thing to me in building...
Hi! My name is Blake Ozuna I am a native of Seattle and I am engaged to my fiancé, Anna. I have been with Northwestern Mutual for 5 years I love the work of helping individuals and couples reach financial independence. Having a deep understanding of my clients needs is the most important thing to me in building the most comprehensive financial plan possible. I run my practice on my two most important values, Trust & Transparency. In my free time, I love playing and watching any and all sports, running around the trails in Seattle, and spending time with my family that all still live in the Seattle area. I am a proud alumni of Washington State University. Go Cougs! Looking forward to connect.
Our mission is to help families and businesses develop strategic courses of action and create efficiencies in their financial lives. In a world full of contradicting ideas, we bring clarity to all those who entrust us with their important financial decisions.
David Postforoosh
Executive Director of Recruitment
Dave joined Northwestern Mutual in March 2020. He’s a University of Washington undergrad, with a BA in psychology. He likes meeting new people, and helping them find the career of their dreams! On weekends, Dave can be found hiking the trails in the Central Cascades and MT Rainier area!
Millie Salguero
Director of Recruitment and Selection
Millie was referred to Northwestern Mutual since 2005 coming from the dental industry. Within two years she successfully passed her Life, Accident & Health, Series 6, Series 63 and Series 26 licenses which allowed her to grow both personally and professionally. During Millie’s role as Director of Talent Acquisition,...
Millie was referred to Northwestern Mutual since 2005 coming from the dental industry. Within two years she successfully passed her Life, Accident & Health, Series 6, Series 63 and Series 26 licenses which allowed her to grow both personally and professionally. During Millie’s role as Director of Talent Acquisition, she received Recruiter of the Year in 2017,2018 & 2020. She is very passionate about helping the community and volunteering at UNMH Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and The Epilepsy Foundation. Millie manages to be a loving mother of three caring daughters. During her free time, she enjoys spending quality time outdoors fishing, bowhunting, hiking and camping with her family. She loves impacting lives with great purpose.
Nathan Day
Director of Recruitment
I help people learn more about how a career as a Northwestern Mutual financial representative can provide the rewards and opportunities of self-employment -- flexibility, having a positive impact on people’s lives, and virtually unlimited earning potential. As a financial representative, you have all the advantages...
I help people learn more about how a career as a Northwestern Mutual financial representative can provide the rewards and opportunities of self-employment -- flexibility, having a positive impact on people’s lives, and virtually unlimited earning potential. As a financial representative, you have all the advantages of being in business for yourself, but you’re not alone. We will help you develop your business and marketing plans, provide extensive training and coaching from certified trainers, and offer access to our knowledgeable group of financial professionals to help you launch your career!
Samantha Cardenas
Director of Campus Recruitment and Development
Sam grew up in sunny California, and joined Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound in 2022. Sam has a background working in education, and enjoys working with college students to maximize their potential. She is passionate about bringing her experience in education into the internship program to help students get a...
Sam grew up in sunny California, and joined Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound in 2022. Sam has a background working in education, and enjoys working with college students to maximize their potential. She is passionate about bringing her experience in education into the internship program to help students get a jump start on their careers. She believes that this career is the ultimate way for entrepreneurial-minded students to create their own business while helping their communities. On the weekends, she enjoys going to museums, hiking, and spending time with her cat, Harvey.