NATCHEZ — Local resident Donald E. Killelea Jr. was selected to attend this year’s Northwestern Mutual Forum, Nov. 11-14, 2007, at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Killelea, a financial representative with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, was invited to the forum in recognition of his outstanding year of performance, serving the needs of customers throughout the region, a release from the company said.

Killelea joins a distinguished group of representatives from across the country that have qualified for this honor. Killelea is a representative with The Spinks Group, based in Natchez.

The Northwestern Mutual Forum is an education and development symposium that focuses on industry issues and ways to enhance productivity for top producing Financial Representatives. Of the Company’s nearly 7,700 representatives, only 314 were eligible to attend this annual event. As a forum participant, Killelea will receive specialized support services from the Company’s home office, allowing him to meet the changing needs of policy owners.