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At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Illinois based CFO’ operating in the Retail space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Wade Miquelon
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Jo-Ann Stores
Wade Miquelon is executive vice president, chief financial officer and president of international for Walgreen Co., based in Deerfield, Ill. Miquelon leads Walgreens finance functions and development of the company’s strategic partnership with Alliance Boots and other potential international partnerships. He also is responsible for the company’s value creation services and international division. Miquelon’s extensive international experience, and the central role he played in bringing Walgreens and Alliance Boots together, gives him both the experience and expertise to lead the effort to create the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. Miquelon joined Walgreens in June 2008 from Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Foods, Inc., the world’s largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork, where he was an executive vice president and CFO since 2006. Prior to that, Miquelon spent 16 years with The Procter & Gamble Company, the world’s largest consumer goods product company, where he was assigned to the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati and offices in Bangkok, Singapore and finally Geneva, Switzerland, where he was general manager and head of finance for Western Europe operations. Miquelon’s other affiliations include serving on the board of directors for both the Chicago Shedd Aquarium and The Wood Family Foundation. He also serves on the dean’s advisory board for University of Arkansas’s Sam Walton School of Business. He received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana in 1987 and a masters of business administration degree from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1989.
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About Jo-Ann Stores: Jo-Ann Stores is a fabric and craft store chain specializing in supplies for sewing, crafting, and home decor designs.
Ryan Jonker
Founder & CFO of ShoppingGives
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About ShoppingGives: ShoppingGives encourages consumers to make an impact through its change commerce technology.
Theodore Dosch
Executive Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer of Anixter International
Ted Dosch has been the Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Anixter since July 2011. He was the Senior Vice President of Global Finance at Anixter from January 2009 to June 2011. Prior to joining Anixter, Ted held various positions at the Whirlpool Corporation from November 1999 to January 2009. These positions included Corporate Vice President of Global Productivity, CFO for North America, Vice President of Maytag Integration, Corporate Controller and CFO of North America. Ted holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University.
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About Anixter International: Anixter is an online distributor of network & security solutions, electrical & electronic solutions and utility power solutions.
RD Ahlers
Chief Financial Officer of ampCNG
RD Ahlers is the Chief Financial Officer at ampCNG.
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About ampCNG: ampCNG is engaged in the transition to compressed natural gas (CNG) as a transportation fuel in the commercial trucking industry.
Scott M. Settersten
CFO of Ulta Beauty
Scott was named Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary in March 2013, after serving as Acting Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary since October 2012. Previously, Scott served as Vice President of Accounting since 2010 and was responsible for accounting, tax, external reporting and investor relations. He joined Ulta Beauty in January 2005 as a Director of Financial Reporting. Prior to joining Ulta Beauty, Scott spent 15 years with Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP as a certified public accountant serving in various senior manager roles in the assurance and risk management practices.
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About Kimball International, Ulta Beauty: Ulta Beauty is a beauty retailer in the United States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance.
Tork Johnson
Chief Financial Officer of InContext Solutions
Tork joined InContext Solutions in July 2012 as the acting Chief Financial Officer. Tork began his career at Zenith Electronics Corp and has since served in CFO and similar roles at COMNET Corporation, Group 1 Software, the Marmon Group Inc., Technology Solutions Company, MessageMedia Inc., Cabletron Systems, Patron Systems and has been an independent consultant for the last 10 years working with firms on a range of finance, operations and strategy consulting projects. Tork holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering degree from Lehigh University and a master’s degree in management (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. When not at work, Tork enjoys traveling the world with his wife and cooking food from their adventures.
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About InContext Solutions: InContext Solutions is the global leader in scalable, web-based virtual reality shopper and retail solutions.
Ryan D. Robinson
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Sears Hometown and Outlet
Ryan Robinson serves as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, Mr. Robinson is responsible for the supervision and direction of the Company’s information technology, real estate, financial, and accounting operations. He joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2014. He reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to assuming his roles with the Company, Mr. Robinson served as Chief Financial Officer of Urgent Care MSO, LLC, which operates neighborhood medical centers providing wellness and preventative health care, treatment for illnesses and injuries, and employer services, from June 2012 to March 2014. In that capacity, he was responsible for all financial and accounting operations. Before joining Urgent Care MSO, LLC, Mr. Robinson served in various capacities with Best Buy Co., Inc., a consumer electronics retailer, most recently serving as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, US from 2007 to May 2012. Mr. Robinson earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
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About Sears Hometown and Outlet, UL Ventures: Sears Hometown and Outlet was a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances and hardware.
Thomas G Frey
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Topco Associates
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About Topco Associates: Topco Associates is a provider of an innovative business solutions for its food industry member-owners and customers.
