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 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.
Kevin Pollman
Chief Financial Officer of ATEK Companies
Most of Kevin’s peers are convinced he was born wearing a green eyeshade. Raised and educated in Minnesota, he joined ATEK in 2004. After holding a variety of financial leadership positions Kevin was named CFO in 2015. Always a competitor, he is eager to take on a challenge. Kevin is an accomplished swimmer and still enjoys frequenting local pools and lakes.
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About ATEK Companies: ATEK Access Technologies, LLC designs and manufactures automatic door and industrial safety systems.
Jeffrey Bertelsen
Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer of CyberOptics
Jeffrey Bertelsen started as our Vice President—Finance and Chief Financial Officer in 2005. On February 21, 2014, Jeffrey Bertelsen was appointed Chief Operating Officer, and will also retain his positions as Vice President—Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Before joining CyberOptics,Jeffrey Bertelsen was Vice President, Finance, Corporate Controller and Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of Computer Network Technology Corporation (“CNT”), a provider of storage networking equipment and solutions. During his ten years at CNT, Jeffrey Bertelsen held various positions starting as controller in 1995. Prior to joining CNT, Jeffrey Bertelsen was a CPA with KPMG LLP.
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About CyberOptics: CyberOptics has provided industry leading process control sensors and inspection systems, primarily focused in the electronics assembly
Gregory Graves
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Entegris
Gregory Graves joined Entegris in September 2002 and was named CFO in September 2006. In his current role, he is responsible for all financial matters for the company, as well as the company’s information technology (IT) function.Gregory Graves previously served the company as the Chief Business Development Officer where he directed the company’s merger, acquisition and strategic planning efforts. Prior to joining Entegris, Gregory Graves established a strong track record of service and achievement in investment banking and corporate development, including positions with Piper Jaffray, RBC Capital Markets, The Pillsbury Company and Deloitte & Touche.Gregory Graves earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Alabama. He then achieved an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.
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About Entegris: Entegris products purify, protect, and transport critical materials within diverse industries such as semiconductor, data storage, chemical
Donal L. Mulligan
Executive Vice President; Chief Financial Officer of General Mills
Don Mulligan was named executive vice president, chief financial officer of General Mills in August 2007. In this capacity, Mulligan has overall company responsibility for worldwide finance, mergers and acquisitions, strategy, investor relations, external reporting, internal audit, tax, treasury, global business services, and information systems. He is also a trustee of the General Mills Foundation. Mulligan joined General Mills in September 1998 as vice president of finance for the International division. In 2004, he was named vice president of finance for the technical community. He was appointed vice president and treasurer in 2006 before being elected executive vice president in 2007. Prior to joining General Mills, Mulligan spent 11 years with PepsiCo, Inc., and its spinoff Yum Brands, where he held various international finance positions. Before joining PepsiCo, Mulligan worked for GTE, Inc., in its financial associate program for two years.
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About General Mills: General Mills is a food company that manufactures and markets branded consumer foods.
Scott Robinson
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Donaldson Company
Scott Robinson is Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Imation Corp., with responsibility for internal and external reporting, financial accounting policies, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, investor relations tax and much of the back office finance functions. Prior to joining Imation in 2004, Robinson worked at Deluxe Corporation where he held the positions of Director of Internal Audit from 1999 to 2002 and Assistant Corporate Controller from 2002 to 2004. He started his career in 1988 with Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, where he earned his CPA and worked in their Minneapolis, New York, and Dusseldorf, Germany offices. He rose to the position of Senior Manager prior to his departure in 1999. Robinson is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Minnesota State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from the St. Cloud State University.
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About Donaldson Company, Glassbridge Enterprises: Donaldson Company, Inc. (Donaldson) is a worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts
Renee Peterson
Vice President, Treasurer and CFO of The Toro Company
Renee Peterson joined The Toro Company as vice president, finance and CFO in 2011 from Eaton Corporation. Her background also includes extensive work experience with Honeywell International. She was appointed Treasurer in July 2013. Peterson is responsible for all financial areas of the company, including tax, controllership, internal audit, corporate liability and risk management, banking relations and investor relations. She also has responsibility for information services, business development and facilities. Peterson earned her Bachelor of Science in accounting from Saint Cloud State University, and an MBA from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. She currently serves on the boards of directors of Franklin Electric Co., Inc., the Greater Twin Cities United Way and The Toro Foundation.
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About The Toro Company: The Toro Company is a worldwide provider of innovative turf, landscape, rental and construction equipment.
John Corkrean
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of H.B. Fuller
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About H.B. Fuller: H.B. Fuller Company is formulator, manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products.
Jonathan J. Atkinson
Chief Financial Officer of Domaille Engineering
Mr. Atkinson has primary responsibility of managing all finance activities as well as Human Resources and Information Technology. His career includes several senior finance positions as well as an expatriate assignment.
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About Domaille Engineering: Domaille Engineering provides contract manufacturing services for the aerospace, defense, and telecommunications industries.