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We meet companies where they are, whether they’re navigating rapid growth, a transaction, a leadership gap, or an operational rebuild. Let’s talk about what you are solving for.
Areas of Expertise
FP&A & Financial Modeling
Develops budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes that provide leaders with the insights needed to make confident business decisions.
Strategic Finance & Business Partnership
Partners with executives to translate financial data into actionable strategies that support growth, profitability, and organizational objectives.
Operational Finance
Brings hands-on experience in P&L management, service costing, rate card development, and business operations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Lifetime Green Coatings
- Franchise Business Owner
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Excelsior Business Advisors
- Financial Valuation Independent Consultant
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WellMed Medical Management
- Director of Finance
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UnitedHealth Group/Optum
- Finance Director
ALMA MATER
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Carlson School of Management
- MBA
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Bethel University
- BA Accounting & Finance
Something You Should Know
Outside of work, I coach my kids’ sports teams, take on more home projects than I should, and spend summers with family at the lake in Northern WI.
Brad is a finance leader with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations improve financial visibility, strengthen decision-making, and drive business performance. As a Director in the Finance Practice at Growth Operators, he partners with clients to translate financial data into actionable insights that support growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
His experience spans financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, valuation, operational finance, and business strategy across organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Brad is known for combining analytical rigor with practical business insight, helping leadership teams understand the financial drivers behind strategic decisions and operational outcomes.
In addition to his corporate finance experience, Brad brings a unique owner-operator perspective as a franchise business owner. This firsthand experience allows him to understand the challenges leaders face and provide practical, results-oriented solutions that balance strategic objectives with day-to-day execution.
Brad works closely with client leadership teams to strengthen planning processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and build financial frameworks that support informed decision-making and long-term success.
STRENGTHS
- Ability to identify, assess, and close gaps
- Digital Transformation
- Presenting financial information to non-financial people
- Proficient at developing new and more efficient processes
- Strategic Business Partner
- Strategic thinking
Growth Operators provides the opportunity to help organizations strengthen financial performance and make more informed business decisions. I enjoy bringing together enterprise finance experience and an owner-operator perspective to help clients navigate growth, improve profitability, and create lasting value.
