Suzy has a diverse industry background that includes hospitality, technology, learning, financial services, and manufacturing. Suzy was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial, Commercial and Investment Officer at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group for 12 years. Prior to her tenure at Carlson, Suzy was the Chief Financial Officer at Gelco Information Network, Wilson Learning Corporation, and Sagebrush Corporation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Suzy currently serves as a Board of Trustee member for the Washburn Center for Children in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She also previously served nine years on the Royal Neighbors of America’s Board of Directors in various roles including chair, vice chair, and audit committee chair. Suzy earned her undergrad from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and her MBA from Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities.
She also has a Certified Public Accounting (Inactive) certification. Suzy resides in Edina with her husband and has two grown sons. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and gardening.