Northwestern Mutual Hires Three New Financial Representatives

SPRINGFIELD — Donald Mitchell, John Richards, and Darren James have all been appointed financial representatives by Northwestern Mutual in Springfield.

Before joining Northwestern Mutual, Mitchell was vice president of Facilities and Projects at the YMCA of Greater Springfield. He received a bachelor’s degree from American International College. Currently, he is an active member of Rick’s Place, a facility that provides support to grieving children and their families.

Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Richards was a sergeant major in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was active in the Marines for nearly 30 years. Currently, he volunteers for the Down Syndrome Assoc. and Awana, a global ministry committed to teaching children.

James was previously the Food Service Director for Aramark. Raised in St. Maarten, he developed a passion for helping people that he believes is inherent to being raised on an island where hospitality is the mainstay of the economy. He received a bachelor’s degree from American International College.

As financial representatives, Mitchell, Richards, and James will join a network of specialists offering a wide array of products, including comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, life-insurance planning, and more. For more information on Northwestern Mutual Springfield, visit springfield-ma.nm.com.