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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.
Here at Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound, we are driven to provide financial security that enables our clients to live their best life by choice. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Mannebach joined Northwestern Mutual 35 years ago as a financial representative in the Madison Network Office. He...
Here at Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound, we are driven to provide financial security that enables our clients to live their best life by choice. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Mannebach joined Northwestern Mutual 35 years ago as a financial representative in the Madison Network Office. He joined the home office in Milwaukee, WI and held various positions of increasing responsibility, including director of field training, recruiting and leadership development. In 2012, he was appointed Vice President of Field Growth and Development. In January of 2016, he returned to his field roots as the Managing Partner of the Austin, TX Network Office. In November of 2019, he was appointed Managing Partner in Seattle, Washington. Mannebach holds a bachelor's degree from the UW-Madison, a master’s degree in Leadership from the American College (2006) and earned his CLU designation in 1997. Steve is married to Kathy and they have three grown children and a new granddaughter.
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.
Mark Cole
Director of Supervision
Mark is the Director of Network Office 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...
Mark is the Director of Network Office 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.
Felix Pola
Director of Operations
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 FranklinCovey 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
Natasha Iurieva
Director of Development
Millie Salguero
Director of Talent Strategy
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, Santega (23 yrs old), Angelique (17 yrs old) and Divinity (16 yrs old). She resides in Tijeras, New Mexico. During her free time, she enjoys spending quality time outdoors fishing, bowhunting, hiking and camping with her family. She loves to make people laugh and wants to continue impacting lives with great purpose.
David Postforoosh
Director of Selection
Angie Tronset
Director of Career Development
I work closely with individuals, families and business owners to develop plans that provide structure to their financial lives and help them make educated decisions. After developing an understanding of who you are and what you want, we will work together to provide a clear vision for your future. You deserve...
I work closely with individuals, families and business owners to develop plans that provide structure to their financial lives and help them make educated decisions. After developing an understanding of who you are and what you want, we will work together to provide a clear vision for your future. You deserve a financial relationship built upon mutual respect and open dialog.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and a proud graduate of the University of Washington, I strive to help good people make great decisions with their money. I help clients define their financial goals, and execute a plan to meet those goals. A goal without a plan, is just a wish. We're here to help you...
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and a proud graduate of the University of Washington, I strive to help good people make great decisions with their money. I help clients define their financial goals, and execute a plan to meet those goals. A goal without a plan, is just a wish. We're here to help you and yours be intentional about your goals, living by design, rather than by default.
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.
My Mission: Go B.I.G. B - Be Genuine, I - Impact Lives, G - Growth Mentality
