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 Milwaukee based CFO’ operating in the Manufacturing 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.

Dean Nolden
Chief Financial Officer of REV Group
Mr. Nolden currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of REV, a position he has held since January 2016. Prior to joining REV, Mr. Nolden worked at The Manitowoc Company, Inc. since 1998, where he held numerous positions within the finance department, including Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. Prior to his tenure at Manitowoc, Mr. Nolden spent eight years in public accounting in the audit practice of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Nolden is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting. Additionally, Mr. Nolden holds a master of business administration from Marquette University.
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About REV Group: REV is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services.

John A. Olin
SVP & CFO of Harley-Davidson Motor Company
John Olin is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, responsible for Financial Planning and Reporting, Information Systems, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit and Investor Relations. Olin joined Harley-Davidson in 2003 as Vice President and Controller. Prior to that, he served as controller of Kraft Foods’ Cheese Division, and had 12 years of financial leadership at Kraft, Oscar Mayer Foods and Miller Brewing Company. He also held positions with financial services and specialized consulting firms including Ernst and Whinney (now Ernst and Young). Olin earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Indiana University, an MBA in financial management from the University of Chicago and holds Certified Public Accountant and Associate Risk Management designations.
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About Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company manufactures heavyweight motorcycles and offers motorcycle parts, accessories, and other related services.

Jane Menheer
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Dedicated Computing
Jane Menheer is Dedicated Computing’s Chief Financial Officer. She joined the company in 2011. Menheer is responsible for leading the finance and accounting functions, along with the legal, risk management, compliance, organizational development, and human resource functions within the organization. She brings more than 25 years of financial and operations experience in Big 4 public accounting, high growth environments, and turnaround situations. Prior to joining Dedicated Computing, Menheer served as CFO for Guaranty Financial Corporation. Earlier in her career, Menheer held various executive leadership positions at Direct Supply, including CFO and Treasurer. Menheer is a graduate of Marquette University where she earned a BS degree in Business Administration and Accounting.
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About Dedicated Computing: Dedicated Computing designs, validates and integrates compute engines for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Independent Software
John Fowler
SVP & CFO of Quad/Graphics
John Fowler is the SVP & CFO at Quad.
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About Quad/Graphics: Quad/Graphics delivers high-performance solutions that help you capitalize on the power of print to drive success across all media channels.

Dave Honan
EVP & Chief Financial Officer of Quad/Graphics
David Honan is the EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Quad/Graphics.
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About Quad/Graphics, Quad/Graphics: Quad/Graphics delivers high-performance solutions that help you capitalize on the power of print to drive success across all media channels.

Robert McCormick
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer of Douglas Dynamics
Robert McCormick has been serving as our Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since September 2004, our Executive Vice Presiedent since September 2010 and as our Secretary since May 2005. McCormick served as our Assistant Secretary from September 2004 to May 2005. Prior to joining us, McCormick served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Xymox Technology Inc. from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, McCormick served in various capacities in the Newell Rubbermaid Corporation, including President from 2000 to 2001 and Vice President Group Controller from 1997 to 2000. While McCormick served as President, he was responsible for Newell’s Mirro / Wearever Cookware, and as Vice President Group Controller, he was responsible for worldwide strategic and financial responsibilities for 12 company divisions with sales of over two billion dollars.
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About Douglas Dynamics, Douglas Dynamics: Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial vehicle attachments and equipment.