Chris Hartman
CFO, Geonetric
Private Small Company
Nominated by Eric Engelmann, Geonetric
Shortly after becoming a CPA, Chris Hartman styled himself as a strict numbers man, but his recent...
Milton Aunan
Senior Vice President, CFO
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Healthcare
Nonprofit
Nominated by Ted Townsend, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids
The financial pressures and challenges within the health...
Dawn Jindrich
Budget Director, Linn County
Government/Education
Nominated by Linn County Board of Supervisors
As the manager of Linn County’s $100 million annual budget, Dawn Jindrich’s work touches virtually...
Joe Strathman
Age: 38
Occupation: Director, eBusiness Platform Strategy, Transamerica; President, Board of Directors, Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity
Greatest professional achievements: For me, I feel a great...
Raj Patel
Age: 23
Occupation: Chief Executive Officer – Patel Construction Inc.
What is your greatest professional achievement: I was always told I am “too young” – too...
Stacie Osako
Age: 37
Occupation: Human Resources Manager – Van Meter Inc.
What is your greatest professional achievement: I am passionate about finding ways to improve the lives...
Wendy Nielsen
Age: 35
Occupation: AVP, Marketing and Public Relations – Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
What is your greatest professional achievement: In 2001, I had the unique...
Cally Murray
Age: 31
Occupation: Director of Development – YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area
What are your greatest professional achievements: Helping the YMCA raise the necessary...
Brian McConnell
Age: 37
Occupation: Producer – AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance Inc.
What is your greatest professional achievement: I’m scheduled to obtain my CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation...
David Little
Age: 36
Occupation: Principal – CliftonLarsonAllen
What are your greatest professional achievements: Passing the CPA exam on my first try was a big accomplishment for me...