Briefcase

Northwestern Mutual names new director

Joe B. Jones, who heads the Executive Benefits Network, this month became managing director for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Douglas County.

Steve Terbovich works as an analyst for Northwestern Mutual, focused on the banking industry.

Bruce Scott is a financial representative, concentrating on the banking market and clients with high net worths.

Nancy Jones, also a financial representative, focuses on long-term care and long-term disability.

The firm has two service specialists: Ashley Woodward, focused on longtime policyholders, and Amanda Woodward, handling other policyholders.

Bankruptcies

Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection for the week ended Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records:

¢ Phyllis Jane Barnhardt, 1417 E. 15th St., Lot 40, Lawrence.

¢ Esther Lee Harjo, 2004 W. 27th St., Apt. 1, Lawrence.

¢ John Douglas Midgett and Kelly Yolanda Midgett, frequently known as Kelly Yolanda Mertz, 401 Washington, Baldwin.

¢ Elspeth Uilani Clauser, also known as Elspeth Uilana Miller and Elspeth Uilani Klauser, 1306 E. 13th St., Lawrence.

¢ Judy Kay Kirkwood, frequently known as Ms. Kevin Ray Kirkwood, 2526 Belle Haven Drive, Lawrence.

¢ Dorothy Gail Williams, 2520 Morningside Court, Lawrence.

¢ Veronica S. Bussiner, 3014 W. 29th Terrace, Lawrence.