Chief Financial Officer and community leader: Partnering, Shaping Strategy, Driving Insights and Developing Talent
About
Summary
I'm a results-driven finance executive and business partner with a track record of improving operations and developing talent. My expertise is advancing insightful, fact-based recommendations by working across functions, regions and divisions. I have experience in non-profit healthcare and large multinational corporations in the medical device, specialty chemicals, software and consumer product industries.
Supporting the community in which I work and live is important to me. I'm a member of the St. Olaf College Board of Regents, chair of the St. Olaf College Alumni Board, former chair and commissioner of the City of Edina Parks and Recreation Commission, and past Board Secretary and Board Member for the American Cancer Society - Hennepin County.
In 2020 I was named a CFO of the Year Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, a Top Women in Finance Honoree by Finance & Commerce and awarded the Circle of Excellence designation by Finance & Commerce for being recognized twice with this honor, in 2020 and 2015.
Interested in board of director opportunities.
"Light tomorrow with today." Elizabeth Barret Browning
Recognition
2020 CFO of the Year Honoree, 2020 & 2015 Top Women in Finance, 2020 Circle of Excellence Award
Experience Highlights
St. Olaf College Board of Regents and Alumni Committee Chair - Current
Chief Financial Officer and SVP at Children's Minnesota - Current
Former Chair and Commissioner for the City of Edina Park and Recreation Commission
Chief Financial Officer and SVP at Smiths Medical
VP, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer and Other Global Leadership Positions at Valspar
Finance Director Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting at Lawson Software
Numerous Finance Leadership Roles at Multifoods, The Pillsbury Company, and Midwest Coca-Cola
Education
MBA, Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota
BA - Economics & Asian Studies, St. Olaf College
Term in China - East China Normal University, Shanghai, PRC
Causes
Children's Minnesota
An award winning not for profit kid focused health system since 1924
American Humane Society
Caring for over 22,000 animals in need each year
Children's Home Society & Lutheran Social Services
120 year Plus history of providing adoption services and foster care for children
Save the Children
the first global movement for children, boldly declaring that children have rights
World Wildlife Foundation
MISSION: TO CONSERVE NATURE AND REDUCE THE MOST PRESSING THREATS TO THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE
Mentoring
Carlson School of Management - University of Minnesota
MENTORS WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS TO DEVELOP MANAGMENT SKILLS AND CAREER ADVICE
Ole Biz - St. Olaf College
an annual evening where business students connect with saint Olaf alumni
Achievements
Received an award or special recognition
Held a C-level position within an organization
Networked with other professionals
Earned one or more college degrees
Served on a board of directors for an organization
Limited-edition achievement recognizing early members of Workfolio
Received one or more promotions within an organization
Endorsed by co-workers or clients
Donates time to philanthropic causes or organizations