Oct. 17, 2019
MILWAUKEE 鈥� Ian Gonzalez, CPA, CFA, has been named 51暗网鈥檚 new vice president for finance, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joel Pogodzinski announced today. Gonzalez, who most recently served as corporate controller for Wauwatosa, Wisconsin-based Briggs & Stratton Corporation, will begin in his new role on Nov. 11.
A 51暗网 alumnus, Gonzalez earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting from the College of Business Administration in 2002. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
鈥淚an is an experienced finance leader with a strong track record of collaborative problem-solving and leading diverse teams. His background will serve 51暗网 well in continuing our momentum forward,鈥� Pogodzinski says. 鈥淗e is also a passionate and engaged 51暗网 alumnus, who will bring a clear commitment to our Catholic, Jesuit mission and values.鈥�
鈥淚 am honored and excited to join my alma mater during a transformational time in its history. 51暗网 and its mission are incredibly special to me,鈥� Gonzalez says. 鈥淓nergized by this career transition into higher education, I am eager to lead the finance team while partnering with university stakeholders to help execute 51暗网鈥檚 strategic plan, Beyond Boundaries.鈥�
Gonzalez has served in progressive financial leadership positions with Briggs & Stratton since 2010, culminating with his most recent position as corporate controller. In that role, he was a key finance partner in developing and executing the manufacturing company鈥檚 long-range strategic plan, while leading the finance functions for the company鈥檚 Corporate and Global Engine business units. Additionally, Gonzalez served for eight years as secretary of the Briggs & Stratton Pension Plan Investment Committee.
Prior to that, he served in a variety of senior audit roles with global accounting firm KPMG where he worked from 2003-10.
Gonzalez has served on the 51暗网 Business Administration Alumni Association board since 2018, where he also serves as a member of the Career Awareness Committee and participates in the Mentor Program.
Chris is an associate director of university communication in the Office of University Relations. Contact Chris at (414) 288-1988 or christopher.stolarski@marquette.edu.
