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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Middleton office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Sandy Botcher
J.D.
Managing Partner
As Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual Southern Wisconsin, I am proud to lead and serve our team of financial advisors and staff. From growing and developing our existing team to recruiting top talent, I’m committed to empowering people to reach their fullest career potentials. I truly believe that with...
As Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual Southern Wisconsin, I am proud to lead and serve our team of financial advisors and staff. From growing and developing our existing team to recruiting top talent, I’m committed to empowering people to reach their fullest career potentials. I truly believe that with the right people and the right focus, we can make a tremendous impact in our community together. If you’re interested in building a career you’re proud of, I would love to connect with you to begin a conversation. Please reach out to me via LinkedIn.
Mike Scher graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2002 with a degree in Marketing. He was introduced to Northwestern Mutual through the internship program in his junior year at Whitewater. Less than a year after graduation, Mike returned to Northwestern Mutual as a full-time Financial Representative. Mike...
Mike Scher graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2002 with a degree in Marketing. He was introduced to Northwestern Mutual through the internship program in his junior year at Whitewater. Less than a year after graduation, Mike returned to Northwestern Mutual as a full-time Financial Representative. Mike is currently the Managing Director of the Watertown and Delafield offices. In this position, Mike balances his own personal production and managing a district network office. Mike qualified for Million Dollar Round Table in 2005, 2007-2014. In Mike’s free time he enjoys spending the days outside with his wife and kids or doing anything sports related. Mike enjoys coaching youth sports and he is an avid Packers fan.
Jordan Kosnick has over a decade of experience in the financial industry, having held various leadership roles along with being a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. As the Managing Director in the Middleton, WI office, Jordan leverages his diverse background to help clients achieve their goals. In addition...
Jordan Kosnick has over a decade of experience in the financial industry, having held various leadership roles along with being a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. As the Managing Director in the Middleton, WI office, Jordan leverages his diverse background to help clients achieve their goals. In addition to his professional pursuits, Jordan values growth, integrity, impact, and optimism, and has been recognized for his outstanding work, having been nominated for In Business Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 in 2021. When he's not working, Jordan enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife Margarita and their two daughters Victoria and Luna. Jordan and Margarita met while working at Northwestern Mutual in Phoenix, Arizona and were married in May of 2017 in Colombia. In their free time, the couple enjoys staying active, golfing, trying new cuisines, and making music - Jordan is also a successful artist known as Jordan K. on various streaming platforms.
Educating and advising my clients to strategize, identify, and craft comprehensive financial plans based around their goals.
Angela DiCastri
Chief Growth Officer
Angela DiCastri has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She graduated from UW-Madison and received her MBA from Marquette University. In her spare time, Angela enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and traveling.
Hayley Peterson
Chief Operating Officer
Cheryl Schultz
Chief Financial Officer
Lucy Braddock
Director of Investments and Operations
Carrie Brown
Director of Marketing
Carrie joined the Southern Wisconsin Network Office as the Director of Marketing in July 2024. With nearly two decades of experience, she has helped businesses with everything from branding to strategy, content, and sales communications, including full marketing programs for emerging companies. Recently, she focused...
Carrie joined the Southern Wisconsin Network Office as the Director of Marketing in July 2024. With nearly two decades of experience, she has helped businesses with everything from branding to strategy, content, and sales communications, including full marketing programs for emerging companies. Recently, she focused on marketing B2B employee benefits insurance, particularly for products with long sales cycles. Carrie is also an active volunteer with the American Marketing Association, where she is serving her second term as President of the local Madison Chapter.
Ashley Carlson
SHRM-CP
Director of Talent Acquisition
Ashley Carlson grew up in the small town of Evansville, WI. She attended the University of Wisconsin –Whitewater where she attained her bachelor’s degree in finance in 2009. Ashley earned her Society of Human Resource Management certificate in 2022. She started her career at Northwestern Mutual in 2011. Her...
Ashley Carlson grew up in the small town of Evansville, WI. She attended the University of Wisconsin –Whitewater where she attained her bachelor’s degree in finance in 2009. Ashley earned her Society of Human Resource Management certificate in 2022. She started her career at Northwestern Mutual in 2011. Her time here has included being a coach for our new financial representatives, overseeing contract and licensing department, our training program and leadership development. Ashley resides in Albany, WI with her husband and their two children. She enjoys working out, shopping, reading and any social event where she can spend time with friends and family.
Bronson Endres
Director of Supervision
Bronson Endres was born and raised in nearby Sauk City, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a degree in Political Science. He joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2012 and has enjoyed every minute of working in the Middleton branch of NM. In his free time, Bronson...
Bronson Endres was born and raised in nearby Sauk City, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a degree in Political Science. He joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2012 and has enjoyed every minute of working in the Middleton branch of NM. In his free time, Bronson can be found on the golf course, on the ski slopes or passionately cheering on the Badgers, Packers and Brewers.
Tyler Hughes
Director of Development
Gabriela Luna
Director of Planning/Technology Consultant
Gabriela holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications- Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Gabriela started at Northwestern Mutual in 2021 as an Associate Financial Representative. In 2022, Gabriela transitioned into the technology space in 2022.
Natasha Miller Sykes
Director of Client Relations
Kelly Storti
Campus Recruiter
Kelly graduated with a Bachelor's in Communications and a Master's in Science Communication from UW Whitewater. As a former women's golf college athlete, Kelly brings a competitive spirit and dedication to everything she does! In August 2024, Kelly joined NM, drawn by the opportunity to make an impact and the...
Kelly graduated with a Bachelor's in Communications and a Master's in Science Communication from UW Whitewater. As a former women's golf college athlete, Kelly brings a competitive spirit and dedication to everything she does! In August 2024, Kelly joined NM, drawn by the opportunity to make an impact and the company's amazing culture and team. Outside of work, Kelly loves working out, being on the water, spending time with friends and family, trying new foods, and traveling.
Lindsey Swain
Director of Selection
Lindsey has been a part of Northwestern Mutual since birth, when her father bought her first policy on her. Her extended family proudly continues to leave a legacy working in several different offices and roles within Northwestern Mutual. Lindsey grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin and is a 4th generation graduated...
Lindsey has been a part of Northwestern Mutual since birth, when her father bought her first policy on her. Her extended family proudly continues to leave a legacy working in several different offices and roles within Northwestern Mutual. Lindsey grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin and is a 4th generation graduated from Marquette University, but has lived all over the world, moving and traveling with her husband and four children before settling into their forever home in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. When not working with candidates, Lindsey is supporting all the sports and activities of her children while dreaming of magical places to add to her bucket list of travel with her husband. Lindsey is a former financial advisor and is currently our Director of Selection, focused on finding talented candidates who wants to join one of the world’s most admired companies. She's seeking top performers and those who want to make a significant impact in their work. Let’s talk!
Anja Von Klopp
Director of Internship Development
Anja is originally from the Madison Wisconsin area. She attended a local private college where she also played on the women’s soccer team. Post graduation in June of 2021 Anja joined Northwestern Mutual, Southern WI as a Campus Recruiter. While working at Northwestern Mutual, Anja graduated with her MBA in...
Anja is originally from the Madison Wisconsin area. She attended a local private college where she also played on the women’s soccer team. Post graduation in June of 2021 Anja joined Northwestern Mutual, Southern WI as a Campus Recruiter. While working at Northwestern Mutual, Anja graduated with her MBA in May of 2023. Anja is currently the Director of Internship Development at GA091.
Julia Whitcomb
Director of Recruitment and Selection
Sandra Yang
Director of Recruitment and Selection