MNCPA 2021 board ballot
Five candidates on the ballot
| February/March 2021 Footnote
Editor's note: Updated January 27, 2021
New – Three-year term
David Brauer, CPA, MBT, MACC
Company: Lurie, LLP
Position: Partner
Years of MNCPA membership: 25
Why I want to serve on the MNCPA board of directors:
I am passionate about helping CPAs chart their careers. After 26 years of experience with local and Big Four firms, as well as teaching undergraduate and graduate students, I believe my perspective would be a positive addition to the board of directors.
Incumbent – Three-year term
Robert Cedergren, CPA, CGMA, CITP
Company: Wipfli LLP
Position: Partner
Years of MNCPA membership: 32
Why I want to continue serving on the MNCPa board of directors:
I have experienced firsthand how the MNCPA plays a pivotal role for our profession by providing outstanding continuing education, representing each of us at the state legislature and through the many other programs it provides. I would be honored to serve another term on the board of directors.
Incumbent – Three-year term
Stephanie Markert, CPA
Company: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Position: Audit principal
Years of MNCPA membership: 9
Why I want to continue serving on the MNCPA board of directors:
Serving as an MNCPA board member has been especially rewarding as we navigate through some very challenging, but exciting times. In the past year, especially, the accounting profession has become invaluable for both private business owners and not-for-profit entities across the state.
New – Three-year term
Eric O'Link, CPA, MBA
Company: Anderson Dahlen Inc.
Position: Controller
Years of MNCPA membership: 10
Why I want to serve on the MNCPA board of directors:
It would be an honor to serve on the MNCPA board. I’ve previously served on the SALT Conference Task Force and have presented on accounts payable automation to the Special Interest Section Controller group. These have been rewarding experiences and I hope to continue to serve in a larger capacity for the MNCPA community through involvement on the board.
Incumbent – Three-year term
Jerome Reutzel, CPA, MBT
Company: Boeckermann, Grafstrom & Mayer, LLC
Position: Principal
Years of MNCPA membership: 31
Why I want to continue to serve on the MNCPA board of directors:
Public accounting provides the opportunity to serve the public in many ways. I view our profession as a service not only to our clients but to other professionals and students interested in accounting. The MNCPA provides many opportunities to serve these individuals. I have enjoyed my involvement in the MNCPA and see the board as a way to continue serve.
