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 Portland 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.
Chuck McLaughlin
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Fortive
As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Chuck McLaughlin leads Fortive’s financial operations. With his strong finance background and ample experience in M&A, Chuck helps Fortive leadership create shareholder value by driving Fortive’s financial planning and M&A agendas. Chuck was previously Chief Financial Officer at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, while also serving as Group CFO of Danaher’s $4.7 billion Diagnostics platform. With a focus on growing the the platform and its businesses, he was instrumental in integrating Beckman Coulter into Danaher. He played a key role in several major acquisitions, including IRIS International and MicroScan for Beckman Coulter, Devicor for Leica Biosystems, and Hemocue for Radiometer. Chuck originally joined Danaher in 2007 with the acquisition of Tektronix where, as Vice President and CFO, he led the integration of the Danaher Business System in the company’s financial planning and reporting functions, and played a key role in developing talent within the finance function. Chuck joined Tektronix from Hewlett Packard in 1995 as a business unit controller. He briefly left to serve as CFO of a start-up, but returned in 2004 as corporate controller, and continued to assume broader responsibilities within the finance team. Chuck holds a BS in Finance from the University of Oregon and received his MBA from Willamette University.
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About Fortive: Fortive provides the essential technology for the people who create, implement, and accelerate progress.
Adrian Downes
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer & Chief Financial Officer of The Greenbier Companies
Adrian J. Downes is Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, a position he has held since March 2013. Prior to joining the Company, Adrian Downes served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Knowledge Universe from April 2010 to September 2012 and Group Vice President and Controller for SUPERVALU Inc. from June 2006 to July 2009 and Group Vice President and Controller for Albertson’s, Inc. from June 2004 to June 2006.
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About The Greenbier Companies: The Greenbrier Companies is a designers, manufacturers and marketers of railroad.
Eric K. Struik
Chief Financial Officer of Erickson
Mr. Struik has nearly 20 years of experience in finance, management, and executive leadership for global organizations. Prior to joining Erickson, he served as Vice President of Finance for Remy International, a leading worldwide manufacturer and distributor of power systems for the global light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and rail markets, with more than $1.1 billion in annual revenue. Prior to his tenure with Remy International, Mr. Struik was Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations for Callaway Golf, a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of technology-driven sporting goods equipment. Prior to Callaway, Mr. Struik developed a deep and varied background in managing financial operations for manufacturing businesses, having held positions with Visteon, Lear, and Chrysler corporations.
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About Boyd Corporation: Erickson is specialize in the operation and manufacture of the Erickson.
Patrick Sweeney
Chief Financial Officer of Lanco Integrated
Patrick Sweeney joined the GWI team as Chief Financial Officer in 2012 to help the company implement and achieve an aggressive five year growth plan. Known as a leader who builds strong teams and implements rigorous financial systems to help organizations deliver results, Pat has 30 years of experience leading financial, marketing, and sales teams in several industries. Most recently, Pat Served as Interim CEO of Maine Today Media, a $50Million, 450 employee newspaper and digital media company. Pat’s career also includes experience in nationwide real estate, services and manufacturing.
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About GWI – Wireless Network Assets, Lanco Integrated: Lanco Integrated is an industrial automation company providing automated assembly and test systems.
Jack McFarland
Chief Financial Officer of Stack Lighting
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About Stack Lighting: Stack is the technology leader behind the world’s first responsive lighting solutions for homes and buildings.