Insight Publications, along with presenting sponsor Miron Construction, honored the contributions of financial leaders in the New North at the inaugural CFO of the Year awards event held Dec. 5 at Lambeau Field.
Thirty finalists from around the region were recognized for their career achievements, commitment to growth and innovative contributions.
“Our finalists and winners represent the best in financial leadership across various sectors,” said Brian Rasmussen, publisher of Insight Publications. “They were chosen by our outside selection committee for their remarkable career trajectories.”
Retired Green Bay Packers’ Vice President of Finance and Administration Paul Baniel was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the franchise.
The event included networking with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks, followed by the awards program. The presenting sponsor of the event was Miron Construction. Major sponsors included Appleton Airport and Network Health. Supporting sponsors included KI, Plexus, PDQ Car Wash and Sargento Foods.
Nominations for the 2024 CFO of the Year awards are open and can be submitted here.
“We are excited to open nominations for the 2024 CFO of the Year awards,” Rasmussen said. “It’s a great opportunity to acknowledge the emerging and established talent in financial leadership.”
The 2023 winners are:
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Jay Walters, U.S. Venture, Growth Award
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Kevin LeMahieu, Bank First, Community Service Award
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Sharon Pickering-Polzin, YMCA of the Fox Cities, Not for Profit
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Fay Wingrove, BizCFOs LLC, Small Private Company
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Jeremy Behler, Sargento Foods Inc., Medium/Large Private Company
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Pat Jermain, Plexus Corp., Public Company
The 2023 finalists in each category included:
Growth
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Chad Krause, Georgia-Pacific – Green Bay Operations
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Brad Schwebs, Pfefferle Companies Inc.
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Jodi Schoerner, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.
Community Service
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Amy Bertram, Fiberglass Solutions LLC
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Melissa Scoon, Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society
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Barb Gilling, PDQ Car Wash
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Jayne Olson, Muza Metal Products, LLC
Not For Profit
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Julia VerHaagh, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region
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Krista Davis, Fox Valley Lutheran High School Federation Inc
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Kim LaPoint, Sheboygan County Food Bank
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Colleen Bennett, Girl Scouts of The Northwestern Great Lakes Inc
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Michelle McClelland, Prospera Credit Union
Small Private Company
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Coyne Borree, Midwest Restoration
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Alison Faris Helleberg, United Manufacturers, Inc. & Faris Gourmet Popcorn & Treats
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Rob Petri, The Cawley Company
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Danica Kiedinger, Prophit Co.
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Ray York, York Estates Inc
Medium/Large Private Company
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Jim Rubright, TIDI Products
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Nicholas Guerrieri, KI
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Wendy Schuler, Acuity
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Brian Ollech, Network Health
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Chris Skrobutanas, Omni Glass & Paint, LLC
Public Company
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Phil Moore, Nicolet National Bank
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Mike Pack, Oshkosh Corporation
