New CFO at Alexandria Industries

Alexandria Industries (Alexandria, MN) announced Jonathan D. Olson has joined them as their chief financial officer, following the retirement of Marc Illies. Olson will serve the company and their employees by investing in helping them achieve their business, financial, and professional growth goals. Having been on the front financial and legal lines of business for years, he will help navigate complex financial issues. His knowledge and experience are significant and fits perfectly with the company’s manufacturing business.

“Jon stood out from other candidates due to his genuine eagerness and desire to work at our company,” said Tom Schabel, their chief financial officer. “His enthusiasm is contagious and his commitment to our company is more than we could ever hope for. We cannot wait to see what comes from his servant leadership style and good business sense.”

“This is a pivotal time for the manufacturing industry. Successfully navigating industry and governmental issues requires a values-based organization with a solid business foundation and a one-team mindset,” noted Olson. “It excites me beyond belief to have an opportunity to apply my expertise at Alexandria Industries.” He brings nearly 20 years of tax, accounting and legal experience to the company.

Previously, Olson was a tax principal for CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, providing technical tax skills and training to CPA practitioners while servicing clients and attorneys in structuring business acquisitions and dispositions, and also assisted clients in negotiating financing arrangements and exploring alternative debt structures. He earned his bachelors of science degree in accounting from Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN), and a juris doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law (St. Paul, MN).

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