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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Wausau office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
My career with Northwestern Mutual started in 2008. After my first year, I became a college unit director to support the growth of our presence in the community and on local campuses. In 2013, I became a field director mentoring career advisors. By 2019, I advanced into Growth and Development and facilitated our...
My career with Northwestern Mutual started in 2008. After my first year, I became a college unit director to support the growth of our presence in the community and on local campuses. In 2013, I became a field director mentoring career advisors. By 2019, I advanced into Growth and Development and facilitated our internship program for Central Wisconsin, and continued to mentor/develop the career advisors. In 2022, I was appointed to Managing Director, and our Wausau Office the official Kempf District Office of Greater Central Wisconsin which includes 5 branch offices in Shawano, Medford, Stevens Point, Antigo, & Marshfield. I strive to lead in many ways. My team expanded to support growth and higher client engagement, and I am dedicated to creating a culture of the highest client experience and excellence in planning.
Krista Meronek
Director of Finance and Operations
Krista is the Director of District Operations and the Financial Liaison for the Kempf District of Central Wisconsin. Her key roles in the office include the smooth operation of the district finances and general operations of the Central Wisconsin District as well as oversees all 'behind-the-scenes' operations...
Krista is the Director of District Operations and the Financial Liaison for the Kempf District of Central Wisconsin. Her key roles in the office include the smooth operation of the district finances and general operations of the Central Wisconsin District as well as oversees all 'behind-the-scenes' operations and helps manage the day-to-day activities of our Wausau district office and 5 branch offices.
James Kramer
Associate Financial Advisor
James assists with interviewing & educating prospective Financial Representatives, as well as facilitating the onboarding and development of new and established financial representatives and advisors. He continuously guides through coaching and is important in the continued mentorship of the advisors in our office...
James assists with interviewing & educating prospective Financial Representatives, as well as facilitating the onboarding and development of new and established financial representatives and advisors. He continuously guides through coaching and is important in the continued mentorship of the advisors in our office during their early years in the business. James has worked with the Kempf District since Travis’ appointment to managing director in June of 2022.
Tracie Mindel
Office Manager
Tracie is the Stevens Point Office Manager, and the Operations and Risk Support Associate. She is the first welcoming smile you will see when visiting our office. A passionate go-getter, she is usually found working with our new advisors and interns to provide the necessary foundation of “behind the scenes...
Tracie is the Stevens Point Office Manager, and the Operations and Risk Support Associate. She is the first welcoming smile you will see when visiting our office. A passionate go-getter, she is usually found working with our new advisors and interns to provide the necessary foundation of “behind the scenes support” that will help focus and direct financial representatives toward achieving targeted business plan goals and career objectives. One could say she is our office cheer mom! When not at her desk you will find Tracie spending time with her husband Jeffery on the golf course and with her beloved pug Phyllis.
Cale has been with Northwestern Mutual since June of 2018, starting in Madison, WI, and eventually moving home to Central Wisconsin. Along with financial advising, he has a keen interest in real estate, is always open to competition, and tries to get outside or on the water whenever he can. He considers himself...
Cale has been with Northwestern Mutual since June of 2018, starting in Madison, WI, and eventually moving home to Central Wisconsin. Along with financial advising, he has a keen interest in real estate, is always open to competition, and tries to get outside or on the water whenever he can. He considers himself a planner by nature, and that has served him well in helping others plan for their goals. As the Kempf District Growth and Development Director, you can often find Cale working alongside newer Financial Representatives helping them find the right strategies to build and grow their businesses.
Kelly Imig
CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
Chief Supervision Officer
Andrew Rose
BBA, RICP®
Director of Investment Operations