CRYSTAL LAKE – Jay Dolezal and Mitchell McElman have been appointed financial representatives by Northwestern Mutual in Crystal Lake. As financial representatives, Dolezal and McElman will join a network of specialists offering a wide array of products, including insurance, retirement and investment services.

Before joining Northwestern Mutual, Dolezal was a caregiver for special needs children and also a project manager for a local contracting company. He is a native of Cary. Dolezal received his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame and is a graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School.

Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, McElman was a sales resource Intern in the health-care field. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa where he participated in the men’s lacrosse program and was co-president and captain. McElman received a bachelor's degree in management and organizations with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. He is a native of Crystal Lake and a graduate of Crystal Lake South High School.