Milwaukee Public Museum

Northwestern Mutual Announces Senior Leadership Changes

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John Schlifske today announced senior leadership changes as part of the company's overall succession planning process to best position the company's leadership team for the future.

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  • As a continuation of the recent CEO succession announcement, the company shared additional key senior leadership changes approved by the Board of Trustees.
  • Roberts joined Northwestern Mutual in 2006 as an analyst for Northwestern Mutual Capital and has held numerous leadership roles in Distribution, including regional vice president until 2018, working closely with field leaders to develop their organizations to new levels of health and growth.
  • "His promotion is a testament to the depth and breadth of talented leaders at Northwestern Mutual and our continued commitment to talent development of the leadership team."
  • Mike's retirement follows a long and successful career at Northwestern Mutual, where he served in numerous leadership roles.

Northwestern Mutual invests nearly $3 million to help increase community access, inclusivity at prominent Milwaukee attractions

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

MILWAUKEE, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading financial services company Northwestern Mutual announced nearly $3 million in grants to increase community access to Milwaukee's leading cultural destinations and attractions. The investment is being made through the company's Foundation, and will be used to provide residents and visitors equal and affordable access to the city's top attractions by meeting spatial, social and economic dimensions of inclusion.

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  • "Milwaukee is home to many iconic destinations and attractions that make our city a cultural hub for residents and visitors," said Steve Radke, president of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum: Northwestern Mutual's grant will support the museum's Community Access Days program, which will expand upon what was previously known as Northwestern Mutual Neighborhood Nights.
  • Discovery World: The company's donation will help to support education outreach and in-person field trips for more than 2,000 Milwaukee students.
  • Zoological Society of Milwaukee: Access MKE Zoo will build on a pilot program that was supported by Northwestern Mutual in 2022.

Northwestern Mutual Strengthens Milwaukee's Cultural Scene with Nearly $3 Million in Grants

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual is committed to helping the company's hometown of Milwaukee flourish as a great place to live, work and visit. Recently named as one of the best places to travel in 2023, Milwaukee and its cultural scene are on an upward trajectory. Today, Northwestern Mutual announced nearly $3 million in grants to help sustain Milwaukee's growth and support the city's leading destinations.

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  • Recently named as one of the best places to travel in 2023, Milwaukee and its cultural scene are on an upward trajectory.
  • Today, Northwestern Mutual announced nearly $3 millionin grants to help sustain Milwaukee's growth and support the city's leading destinations.
  • "Milwaukee is a great city, and Northwestern Mutual is proud to play a role in ensuring these culturally enriching experiences and organizations are here to stay."
  • Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries.

Northwestern Mutual Makes $1 Million Grant To Milwaukee Public Museum

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

MILWAUKEE, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, has announced a $1 million grant to the Milwaukee Public Museum, underscoring the company's commitment to investing in Milwaukee's cultural and educational attractions.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, has announced a $1 million grant to the Milwaukee Public Museum, underscoring the company's commitment to investing in Milwaukee's cultural and educational attractions.
  • The Milwaukee Public Museum is the most-visited museum in Wisconsin, with more than 550,000 annual visitors.
  • "We are immensely grateful to Northwestern Mutual for this generous grant and for the company's ongoing support of the Milwaukee Public Museum," said Dr. Ellen Censky, president and CEO of the Milwaukee Public Museum.
  • Northwestern Mutual has a long history of support for the Milwaukee Public Museum, having made its first grant to MPM more than 55 years ago in 1964.