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 Minnesota based CFO’ operating in the Information Technology 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.
Michael Donahue
Chief Financial Officer of Onvoy
Michael Donahue has more than 26 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and been with Onvoy since 2008. Prior to joining Onvoy Voice Services, Mike was VP of Finance/Treasurer at Eschelon Telecom and was also VP of Accounting/Controller. Mike was one of the original employees at Eschelon and had at various times responsibilities over all aspects of Finance and Accounting including the companies Initial Public Offering and successful sale to Integra Telecom. Prior to Eschelon, Mike worked at Enhanced TeleManagement and Frontier in various Accounting and Finance management roles. Mike holds an MBA in Finance and BSB degree in Accounting – both from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Onvoy: Onvoy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Communications Infrastructure Investments, LLC.
Michael Donahue
Chief Financial Officer of Onvoy
Michael Donahue has more than 26 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and been with Onvoy since 2008. Prior to joining Onvoy Voice Services, Mike was VP of Finance/Treasurer at Eschelon Telecom and was also VP of Accounting/Controller. Mike was one of the original employees at Eschelon and had at various times responsibilities over all aspects of Finance and Accounting including the companies Initial Public Offering and successful sale to Integra Telecom. Prior to Eschelon, Mike worked at Enhanced TeleManagement and Frontier in various Accounting and Finance management roles. Mike holds an MBA in Finance and BSB degree in Accounting – both from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Onvoy: Onvoy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Communications Infrastructure Investments, LLC.
Karen Linder
Chief Financial Officer of SmartCity Networks
Karen Linder has served as a financial consultant to the company since 1998 and is responsible for the financial and administrative departments of both Smart City and US Cable. Before that she was Chief Financial Officer of InterMedia Partners and a vice president of the Bank of New York. She also volunteers on the finance committee for the Basilica of St. Mary. She holds a B.S. degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
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About SmartCity Networks: Smart City is a provider of utilities, technology and telecommunications services in the convention industry.
Daniel Schmechel
Chief Financial Officer of Ecolab
Dan Schmechel is chief financial officer for Ecolab Inc. Previously, Schmechel served as senior vice president of Services and Systems as well as the interim head of Ecolab’s Global Supply Chain; senior vice president and chief transformation officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa; senior vice president and controller; and vice president and treasurer. Schmechel joined Ecolab in 1995 as assistant treasurer. Prior to joining Ecolab, Schmechel held various financial positions with Exxon Corporation. He began his career with Amoco Production Company as a petroleum geologist. Schmechel serves on the board of directors of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Previously he served as chair of the Dale Warland Singers, a professional choral group based in St. Paul, Minnesota, and chair of the Management Assistance Project for Nonprofits; a provider of management resources and services to nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. Schmechel also chaired the Conference Board Council of Corporate Treasurers. Schmechel received a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
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About Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services.
Jeffery B Thill
Partner & Chief Financial Officer of Wipfli LLP
Partner & Chief Financial Officer at Wipfli LLP.
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About Wipfli LLP: Wipfli LLP is one of the top 20 accounting and consulting firms
Shahnawaz Khan
Co-Founder and CFO of Bir Network
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About Bir Network: Developers of IdeaGist platform, a virtual idea incubator for entrepreneurs, communities and companies
Marc Ertl
Chief Financial Officer of Finnesse Partners
Marc is Finnesse Partners’ Chief Financial Officer. He manages all financial functions of the company including advising management on financial issues. He has worked in multiple industries including MedTech over his 25 years career in accounting. Marc is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and possesses a Master’s Degree in Business Taxation from the University of Minnesota and Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Marc is also an avid outdoorsman engaging in hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities with his family.
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About Finnesse Partners: Finnesse Partners is a search and consulting firm dedicated exclusively to the MedTech industry.