A celebratory crowd honored the unsung heroes of Arizona’s business community Wednesday night at the 16th Annual CFO of the Year Awards at Chateau Luxe.
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“While other business leaders often grab the headlines, CFOs are invaluable in the background, driving financial strategy, managing risks, leveraging data insights and ensuring businesses remain competitive, agile and financially resilient in a changing economy,” said Julie Shaw, co-chair of the CFO of the Year Awards.
The Arizona Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) hosts the CFO of the Year awards to recognize the pivotal role that financial leaders play.
“Tonight, we honor the people whose contributions not only uplift their organizations, but create a ripple effect of prosperity, growth and inspiration,” Shaw said.
Sponsors of the CFO of the Year Awards are JP Morgan Chase Commercial Bank, CBIZ, Keyser, Marsh McLennan Agency and Vaco.
CFO of the Year winners
CFO of the Year awards were presented in five categories. Here are the winners:
CFO of the Year in the tax-exempt category: Maureen Musselman, executive vice president and CFO, Vitalant
CFO of the Year in the medium-size business category: Max Taylor, chief accounting officer, NexMetro Communities
CFO of the Year in the large-size business category: Ira Rotenberg, CFO, GO Car Wash
CFO of the Year in the enterprise business category: Allison Aden, executive vice president and CFO, Cavco Industries
CFO of the Year Sponsor Award: Christine Villa, CFO, Dixxon Flannel Co.
CFO of the Year finalists
Allison Aden, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Cavco Industries
Mark Anderson, chief financial officer, Delta Dental of Arizona
Ted Bartlett, vice president of finance and administration, chief financial officer, Vermeer Mountain West
Craig Jones, chief financial officer, District Medical Group
Jessica Martin, chief financial officer, Nox Group
Maureen Musselman, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Vitalant
Kristine Newman, chief financial officer, McCarthy Holdings
Bill Ostmann, chief financial officer, Diversified Roofing
Edward Podol, chief financial officer, Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Ira Rotenberg, chief financial officer, GO Car Wash
Chad Shindel, executive vice president, chief financial officer and general partner, United Planners Financial Services of America
Max Taylor, chief accounting officer, NexMetro Communities
Freddie Thornton, chief financial officer, MC Companies
Mike Tobin, chief financial officer, AccountabilIT
Sandra Torre, president and chief financial officer, Lavidge
Brent Veach, developer and franchisee , Desert Taco, LLC dba Del Taco
Christine Villa, chief financial officer, Dixxon Flannel Co.
Eric Vogelsberg, chief financial officer, Heritage Academy
