Monthly Luncheon June 2014

Speaker: Tait Cruse, CEO - Northwestern Mutual - Dallas

Tait Cruse, CLU is the Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual - Dallas, responsible for all Northwestern Mutualsales and service operations in the Dallas metropolitan area and east, extending to Western Arkansas. He leads more than 160 Financial Representatives and Advisors, along with a large support staff, at the organization’s headquarters in Dallas and in additional offices located in Park Cities, Las Colinas, Addison, Allen and Frisco.

A strong background of excellence has characterized Tait’s 25 year association with a company which has a history of attracting talent and drive. Northwestern Mutual is consistently voted one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s Most Admired Companies in the world. Since assuming leadership in 2004, Tait and his team of talented associates have propelled Northwestern Mutual - Dallas to be consistently recognized in the top three Northwestern Mutual Offices in the country. In 2010 Northwestern Mutual – Dallas was named #2 in the Dallas Morning News Top Places to Work, and Tait was named #1 CEO of mid-sized companies in the city. Currently, Northwestern Mutual - Dallas has in excess of $36 billion life insurance in force with annual premiums exceeding $206 million.

Tait supports numerous causes and organizations, including The University of North Texas, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, and the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation (Founding Member). Tait and his wife Joy have five children—Mackenzie, Carson, Mason, Tyler and Emma.