Lori Syverson
About
Lori Syverson serves as president/CEO of Milwaukee Women inc (MWi). MWi is a 20-year-old organization of executives determined to change the quality and composition of corporate boards to enhance the performance of public and private companies, with a focus on women and women of color.
Research is the foundation of MWi and has been providing annual research on the number of women on corporate boards since 2003.
Previous to joining MWi, Syverson served 11 years as president of the Edina (MN) Chamber of Commerce, which is also home to Explore Edina, the city’s visitor bureau and The Edina Innovation Lab.
Syverson received her undergraduate degree from Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI) in journalism and earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI. Her background includes print journalism, media relations, marketing and public relations.
Board Profile
Lori is an expert in financial management and internal controls, audit, governance and accounting. She has been serving on boards of directors for more than 25 years and on numerous committees including, audit, governance, finance, compensation and compliance. She also has served boards of directors in her role as an audit partner and chief audit executive. She has a keen awareness of the fiduciary role of a board member.Board Experience
- Badger Mutual Insurance Company – Board of Directors, Audit and Compensation Committees 2020 to Present
- Commerce State Bank – Board of Directors, Loan and Compensation Committees – 2018 to Present
- Community Care, Inc. Board of Directors, Board Chair, Finance. Compliance and Governance Committees – 2015 to Present
- Children’s Hospital and Health System Audit and Compliance Committee – 2012 to 2014
- Junior Achievement of Wisconsin- Board of Directors-2010 to 2017, Campaign Committee – 2012-2015
- Sojourner Family Peace Center Finance Committee 1999 to 2018, Board of Directors – 1999 to 2005
- St. Charles Catholic Parish and School, Hartland, WI – Secretary of Parish Council – 2012 to Present, School Commission – 2006 to 2009, Finance and Administration Commission – 2009 to 2012
- University of Wisconsin -Whitewater Accounting Advisory Board, President – 2005 to Present
- Tempo Milwaukee Board President 2003-2004, Board Treasurer 2001 to 2003, Board of Directors 2001-2005
- Public Policy Forum Board 1999-2006
Professional Summary
University of Wisconsin System, Chief Audit Executive – 2014 to Present
RSM US LLP, Audit Partner and Milwaukee Office Managing Partner – 2007 to 2014
BDO USA, LLP, Audit Partner -2005 to 2006
Deloitte & Touche, LLP – Audit staff to partner in charge of Wisconsin Health Care Practice – 1985 to 2005
Recognition & Awards
Women of Influence – Mentoring 2013, Milwaukee Business Journal
Tempo International Distinguished Service Award, 2006
RSM LLP Achievement Award, 2011
Personal
Married to Ron Stortz for 35 years. Mother of two adult sons. Active member of the community as a volunteer with many different organizations. She has a passion for mentoring and the Milwaukee Brewers.Additional Info
Which private board do you serve on? : Global Wellness Connections, Minneapolis
Do you serve on any nonprofit boards? : Institute for Women's Leadership, Marquette University
Skills : Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance, Marketing & Branding
P&L Responsibility : $25-50M
Leadership on Board : Board Chair, Committee Chair, Committee Member
Level of Experience : CEO
Industry : Financial Services, Government Politics, Professional Services, Non-for-Profit/Education
Committees : Risk, Executive
Board Experience : Non-for-Profit, Private