Chris Bernander, CFO of Park Dental, has been applying his background in technology and professional services to the healthcare industry and having great success. Park Dental is the largest Minnesota-based provider of business support to nearly 90 dental practices and is a complex system to navigate – drawing on both Chris’s interpersonal and technical skills. Prior to Park Dental, Chris held CFO and financial leadership roles in fast growing companies including Digital River, Renaissance Learning, and Calabrio. He is known for his level-headed leadership and ability to find ways to optimize processes and teams to drive growth. His diverse experience and history of success made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…

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Shayne Wilwert has a track record of forging new paths in her career, and as the first CFO at All Energy Solar, she has already made an impact. Leading in a high-growth industry is a challenge, but Shayne was ready for it and has successfully navigated the traditionally male-dominated industries of construction and electric. She is well-respected both as a leader and mentor. Her signature is interpreting accounting and finance, and telling the story behind the numbers to support strategic decision-making. Shayne also prioritizes professional growth and serves on the board of FEI, where she is instrumental in forming Executive Peer Groups. Her professional successes and ability to lift those around her made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…   

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For Matt Herbst, CFO of eCapital Advisors, data analytics and growing revenue have been the common threads throughout his career. From his early days at Best Buy and OptumInsight, to leadership roles in several SaaS companies, growth is a common denominator. Matt is known for his entrepreneurial approach in building out teams and processes and has been sought after for his business strategy leveraging data analytics. From snowkiting to leading companies, Matt is not afraid of a good challenge. How this well-respected leader stays in front of the quickly shifting landscape of the SaaS industry has made Scouts Talent curious to learn more….

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Todd Watterson, Huntington National Bank's COO of Asset Finance, brings a lot more to the table than we can cover in 5 minutes. Todd has interesting experiences and insights gleaned from a career of leadership roles at well-respected corporations including GE, Starkey, TCF, and Entrust Datacard. The common threads in his succession of success are his instant likability and can-do positive attitude. Todd’s interests that range from the arts and cooking to new experiences and innovative products made Scouts Talent curious to learn more… 

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John Rimstad, CFO of Shelter Corp., has had a career that reflects his ability to work with a visionary, take a plan, execute strategy, and bring it to life. He has successfully telescoped from mid-size organizations to a huge complex corporate setting, then back again, bringing his experience and wisdom with him. His pragmatic, inclusive leadership style encourages others to voice ideas and questions and inspires trust and loyalty. John's roots in the Air Force Academy leads to an unflappable, level-headed approach that has served him well. His ability to be successful at a variety of companies made Scouts Talent curious to learn more...   

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Lynn Blake, CFO at Nuwellis, has built an impressive career that has spanned from start-ups to Fortune 500’s. She has led teams through IPO’s, acquisitions, and restructuring in a variety of industries including manufacturing, med device, marketing, and consulting. Lynn’s international leadership experience in Asia and Europe takes all of her experience to a different level of complexity Lynn seems to go from one success to the next by following her interests and has cultivated a stellar reputation along the way. Her track record has made Scouts Talent  curious to learn more…

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The impact of Robert Doty’s career is impressive and broad: SVP & CFO of Dunwoody College, CFO & COO of Minneapolis Public Schools, Executive Director of the MN State Lottery, Commissioner of the MN Department of Revenue and now, his current role as the CFO & VP of Infrastructure of the Science Museum of Minnesota. More important is the impact he has had on the teams and individuals he has led and mentored along the way. Robert is known as a strong leader, problem solver, and change agent with an eye on process improvement. He incorporates elements of diversity and inclusion into his work and teams and always walks his talk. His passion for the environment and social responsibility while being fiscally prudent made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…. 

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Karen McGowan, CFO at QualiTech, is known for her leadership, fairness, and strong work ethic. Throughout her career, Karen has encountered complex situations and has been able to quickly determine solutions and strategize.  Her honest and transparent approach is appreciated and is unflappable under stress. She brings a great mix of curiosity, mentorship and strong technical ability. In leadership roles and as a consultant, Karen is well-respected. Her accomplishments across accounting and finance are wide ranging and have prepared her well for her current CFO role. Her ability to make a difference wherever she goes made Scouts Talent curious to learn more... 

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Chris Jones, CFO of Nortech Systems, Inc. has never been one to shy away from adventure and a challenge. Since his time serving in the US Navy (deployed twice), to his career which has brought him to several cities, to most recently relocating to Minneapolis with his family during the pandemic to take the CFO role at Nortech Systems, Inc. Chris channels the leadership and team building skills he learned in the service to his corporate leadership roles; always keeping his standard for high integrity at the centerpiece. His track record of success, ability to thrive in change, and commitment to his values made Scouts Talent curious to learn more...

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John Treacy, CFO of Intact Insurance USA, has spent his career in financial leadership with large, publicly traded organizations (companies like St. Paul Travelers and Zurich). He has been responsible for complicated financial transactions, substantial financial integration and divestiture activities and initiating and leading startup operations. John recently helped lead a successful insurance co. sale to one of Canada's largest insurers. John has been successful in his roles as a leader because of his team and people-oriented mindset and the fact he is very flexible and adaptable in response to change. He always leads by example in relation to his work ethic. John says the workplace can be challenging, especially when there is a lot of change happening, and it is important to keep things in perspective and enjoy a good laugh from time to time. John’s success through growth and change has made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…

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The brilliant mind of Mary Jeffries, CFO of Starkey Hearing, is the business version of a Swiss Army knife. Over her career, she has held positions as CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Board member, Chairman, and CFO. She has a history of success leading complex multimillion-dollar enterprises and start-ups with an ability to set a vision and see both the big picture as well as the details. Mary is not only well respected, but well liked. Her admirable career made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…

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Jamie Loch’s career path has been great preparation for his current role as EVP, CFO and Treasurer of Digi International and the complex IoT business that keeps us all connected. His strategic mindset serves him well in leadership for this fast-paced company with a global footprint. From overseeing systems and teams to acquisitions, he aligns goals and drives impressive growth. Jamie’s get-it-done reputation made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…

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Andrew Hecker, CEO of Concept Machine, has a sterling reputation for his energy, intelligence and strong moral compass. During his career he has made significant contributions to four industrial manufacturing companies – increasing both the top and bottom line in each leadership role. Andrew is truly a global executive, having lived and worked in France, the United Kingdom and Switzerland while making significant contributions in China, Japan and the Emirates – he is now a proud Minnesotan. His track record of success and active community involvement with his membership on the Board of Trustees at Dunwoody College, the Board of Directors at ABV Technology, and in the Boy Scouts made Scouts Talent curious to learn more...

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Pete Dankwerth, CFO of PAR Systems, brings a perfect background to his leadership role of this systems engineering firm specializing in automated manufacturing. Starting with an undergrad in Mechanical Engineering followed by a successful career path of accounting and finance roles with global manufacturing brands, Pete has experience with large scale processes and best practices that lend to his approach. His intelligence, wide range of interests and authentic passion for what he does, made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…

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Cindy Sattler, CFO at Toppan Merrill, is well versed in leadership having also held CEO, COO and CAO roles in her career. Cindy is known for her strong operational approach and executing strategy as a CFO, but she is also recognized as the one to ‘roll up her sleeves’ to ensure the team succeeds. She is a collaborative leader focused on building and driving results in organizations. In addition to her finance background, she has management experience with legal, HR, risk management, facilities, and IT. How Cindy has also completed more than 16 acquisitions with responsibilities for both diligence and integration is one of the many reasons why Scouts Talent was curious to learn more…

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Bill Sullivan, President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board for Brin Glass Company, has spent 37 years building into Brin’s legacy, a midwestern leader in the glass and glazing industry. Bill cares deeply for his employees and the customers they serve. His commitment and passion for developing people and growing the company, led him to adopt EOS in 2020, changing the operating mindset of the entire company and preparing the leadership across all five entities of Brin Glass for maximum growth and impact. How Bill turned his first job into a 37-year opportunity made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…

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Tamera Robinson is EVP and CFO for Delta Dental of MN. Tamera's financial leadership and strategic analysis have given her the platform to influence and create effective change in the mission-driven environments she’s worked in. Over the course of her career in healthcare she has seen the industry evolve and has kept in front of it. Tamera also invests her invaluable experiences and expertise by serving on several boards and committees. Her work as part of the Social Change committee to ensure effective policies on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion throughout Delta Dental MN recently earned the organization a DEI Cultural Excellence Award and made Scouts Talent curious to learn more....

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Brian Kohlbeck, CFO of Phillips Distilling Company, has over 25 years of financial leadership experience across a wide range of industries, including consumer packaged goods, retail and apparel. Brian is an Air Force veteran, served as Program Manager for a special operations aircraft program and a stealth cruise missile program. Following the Air Force, Brian has had a successful finance career touching many areas including: leading several acquisitions at Pillsbury, launching new business models at Best Buy, including Magnolia Home Theater, successfully spinning off Lands’ End from Sears as a public company, and leading the sale of Gander Mountain to Camping World. He successfully navigated COVID at Phillips as interim CEO in 2020. His "values-based servant leadership" style and commitment to lead with authenticity and integrity made Scouts Talent curious to learn more…

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Amy Shaw is currently CEO of UnitedHealthcare Global, a business segment within UnitedHealth Group and #6 on the 2019 Fortune 500 list. UnitedHealthcare Global provides clinically integrated benefits, services, and medical delivery to more than 7 million people in more than 130 countries. In her role, Amy oversees all operations for UnitedHealthcare Global including the Global Solutions business and their businesses in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Portugal. Amy’s diverse financial background in both Big 4 public accounting as well as large publicly traded companies, made Scouts Talent very curious to learn more...

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For Yan Martinez, CFO of Connexus Energy, a positive outlook is a stance that has served him well throughout his career. He is a respected team leader who brings the best out of individuals while also executing complex financial strategy. Yan's infectious energy lends well to leadership in the energy industry during this time of profound shifts to renewable sources. His track record of success and reputation as being well liked wherever he goes made Scouts Talent curious to learn more....

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