Insight Publications, along with presenting sponsor Miron Construction, honored the contributions of financial leaders in the New North at the CFO of the Year awards event held Dec. 3 at Lambeau Field.
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 emeritus of Insight Publications. “They were chosen by our outside selection committee for their remarkable career trajectories.”
Great Northern CFO Mark Radue, who will retire in February after a 36-year career in finance and accounting, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Radue has provided financial leadership, strategic vision and management support for business initiatives the last five years at Great Northern Corporation.
The 2024 winners are:
- Growth: Dean Basten, Secretary/Treasurer & CFO, Miron Construction Co., Inc.
- Mentor: Sabrina Kloehn, CFO, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin
- Risk Management: Jodi Miller-Larson, CFO, Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc.
- Community Service: Jake Ruatti, CFO. The Boldt Group
The 2024 finalists are:
- Heather Bawyn, Finance Manager, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County, Inc
- Dan Crociata, Senior VP & CFO, Endries International
- Julie Duckett, CFO. BayCare Clinic/ BayCare Clinic Foundation
- Lisa Huguet, CFO, Capital Credit Union
- Robert Kim, CFO, Green Bay Packaging, Inc.
- Craig Lamers, CFO, Bassett Mechanical
- Brian Ollech, CFO, Network Health, Inc
- Lori Sealock, VP of Operations & Finance, Eagle Performance Plastics
- Julia VerHaagh, CFO, The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region
- Tammy Wyrobeck, CFO, Cirrinity
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, First Business Bank and McClone Insurance.
Read about each of the finalists and award winners in this special section.
