10/14/2026
🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟
Meet Abby Harper, a long-term member of our Morgantown team who was recently promoted to Director of Insurance and Investment Operations! 🎉💙
In search of a fresh start, Abby joined Northwestern Mutual - West Virginia in 2014. Although she had no background in the financial industry, what began as a role supporting a financial advisor quickly became a rewarding career built on continuous learning, growth, and a passion for helping others. Over the years, she has earned insurance and investment licenses, served as manager of our Morgantown office, and now steps into this exciting new leadership role.
What Abby enjoys most about NMWV is the people. From supporting clients as they plan for their futures to collaborating with colleagues, she values the relationships she's built throughout her career. She credits mentors like Vera Gay Fitchett and John Barnes for helping shape her professional journey and encourages others to embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
Outside of work, Abby enjoys traveling with her husband and partaking in their unique shared hobby -- hot air ballooning -- as well as spending time at home with their puppy, Merle. 🐶
We're grateful for Abby's dedication, leadership, and positive impact on our team. Congratulations on this well-deserved promotion! 👏