Professional
Van is a lifetime resident of the Jackson area and lives in Madison at Lake Lorman with his wife Nancy. Nancy is a retired Math teacher from Jackson Prep and St. Andrews Episcopal School. Van has one son, Kyle who is married to Morgan Lewellen Jones and one daughter, Kelsey. Kyle works for Boston Scientific as a Territory Manager in Jackson. Kelsey is married to Webb Emerson, she is a GI Nurse at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Van and his family are members of Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson.
Van enjoys waterskiing, fishing, CrossFit training, and SEC Football & Basketball & spending time in Starkville, MS, as well as Orange Beach, AL.




Years of Experience
Representing Northwestern Mutual since 1984.
Education
Degree | Major | Institution |
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Bachelor of Business Administration | Business | Mississippi State |
Awards and Recognition
Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying/Life Member 2000-2002
MDRT is the premier association of financial professionals. MDRT status designation is granted for one year and members must apply every year to continue their affiliation with the MDRT
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Quality Award 2011
Award recognizing commitment to excellence in service to clients and industry
National Quality Award 1989, 1992-1996, 1999-2008
Award recognizing persistency and performance
National Sales Achievement Award 1987-2002, 2006-2008
Award recognizing performance