2024 Notable Chief Financial Officers

TCB is spotlighting 11 leaders who oversee one of the most critical functions for any organization. These chief financial officers do more than just hold the purse strings with an organization—they oversee the finance aspects of everything from mergers and acquisitions to employee benefits and business innovation.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.

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2024 Notable Chief Financial Officers

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Dino DesLauriers

Dino DesLauriers

CFO, Diversified Packaging
A results-driven leader, Dino DesLauriers is known by peers to be skilled in managing people, capital, and resources, with the goals of reducing costs, raising productivity, and enhancing operational efficiency
Nichol Higdon

Nichol Higdon

Vice president of finance and operations, McKnight Foundation
Nichol Higdon oversees finance, human resources, information and technology, and compliance, along with facilities and guest services departments for the McKnight Foundation. The Minneapolis-based foundation advances climate solutions in the
Amy Hillman

Amy Hillman

CFO, Bold Orange Co.
In its six years, Minneapolis marketing and customer service agency Bold Orange has grown to 130 employees, worked with dozens of national brands including Target and Polaris, and grown revenue
Patricia Langer

Patricia Langer

Vice president of administration and finance/CFO, Macalester College
At a time when many small liberal arts colleges across the country are navigating financial challenges, Patricia Langer brings a broad and deep understanding of higher ed finances. Langer took
Stephanie McCoy

Stephanie McCoy

CFO, Rally Ventures
An early member of the Rally Ventures team, Stephanie McCoy was instrumental in laying the foundation for the Minneapolis venture capital firm. As CFO, she’s helped grow the firm to
Tammie Nasseff

Tammie Nasseff

CFO, Neighborhood Development Center
In just three years with NDC, Tammie Nasseff has made an immense impact, implementing new and more efficient accounting software, streamlining budgeting processes, and ensuring financial integrity for the St.
John Pindred

John Pindred

CFO, Purpose Brands
John Pindred embraces the culture of Woodbury-based Purpose Brands (formerly Self Esteem Brands) as the self-proclaimed leader of “FUN-ance.” As CFO, he oversaw the landmark merger of Self Esteem Brands
John Uribe

John Uribe

Senior vice president/CFO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
John Uribe has played an instrumental role at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota for the past 12 years. He oversees the Eagan-based health insurer’s strategic direction, financial performance,
Brian Volkmann

Brian Volkmann

Executive vice president/CFO, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
At Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, Brian Volkmann leads the three-year strategic planning process and creation of the organization’s yearly business strategy. Since taking over finance for the St. Paul-based
Stephen De Wees

Stephen De Wees

CFO, Fulcrum Health
Stephen De Wees has helped expand Fulcrum Health’s service offerings, geographic footprint, and technology capabilities through strategic initiatives and acquisitions. Fulcrum Health is a nonprofit physical medicine benefits management company
Sara Zawoyski

Sara Zawoyski

Executive vice president/CFO/interim president of enclosures, nVent
Sara Zawoyski has been with nVent since the company spun off from Pentair in 2018. She became CFO in 2019 and has significantly contributed to the strategy and success of