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Inspired by the career paths and successes of leaders in our community, these interviews catch a glimpse of what makes these innovators and finance leaders tick.
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Chris BernanderCFO of Park Dental
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
Shayne WilwertCFO of All Energy Solar
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
Matt HerbstCFO of eCapital Advisors
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
Todd WattersonCOO of Asset Finance at Huntington National Bank
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
John RimstadCFO of Shelter Corp.
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
Lynn BlakeCFO of Nuwellis, Inc.
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
Robert DotyCFO Science Museum of Minnesota
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
Karen McGowanCFO QualiTech
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
Chris JonesCFO Nortech Systems, Inc.
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
