Bruce Friedson

Finance Director

Member of FMR staff since: September 2008

Duties: Directs all financial activities of the organization. Major areas of responsibility include the annual budget, annual audit, financial reporting to the Board of Directors, and many special analyses and projects.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting and MBA from the University of Minnesota, CPA Certificate (inactive), Mini-MBA in Non-profit Management from St. Thomas University.

Professional experience: I have worked in financial management for my entire career, most recently with several local non-profits. I have also served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of a non-profit organization.

Family: Married with two grown children.

FMR accomplishment most proud of: FMR is the most professional, yet fun, non-profit that I have ever been associated with. I feel that I have contributed to that culture, bringing a new dimension to the Finance Department and improving financial results along the way.

Hobbies: Travel, sports, my grandchildren, and hiking. I particularly enjoy visiting the North Shore of Lake Superior and other scenic areas.

Favorite music: The "oldies", particularly The Beatles and The Four Seasons.

Favorite location on the river: Riverside Park, near the University of Minnesota.

Last big vacation: Charleston, South Carolina, and Savanna, Georgia

Environmental hero: Political figures who promote environmental protection regardless of opposing opinions.