MARIANNE WESTPHAL
marianne.westphal@dwsimpson.com
Senior Director

Marianne joined DW Simpson in 2003. Previously, she worked at Hewitt and Aon in Chicago.

Marianne earned her Bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin – Madison and has completed numerous courses toward an MBA at University of Chicago. While at Madison, she played cello with the UW Symphony, Chamber Orchestra and other chamber groups, and in 2006 she founded a 14 person cello ensemble which performs around Chicago.

Marianne's article "Market Update: Risk Managers" was published in the July/August 2010 Contingencies Magazine. Marianne attends actuarial meetings throughout the year and co-leads DWS's internal Training and Professional Development Program.

Outside of the office, Marianne enjoys playing music and spending time with friends and family. Additionally, Marianne is fluent in German and enjoys traveling.