Background
Gerdener, John Gerhard was born on February 27, 1949 in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Gerhard William and Dorothy Esther (Suelflow) Gerdener.
Gerdener, John Gerhard was born on February 27, 1949 in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Gerhard William and Dorothy Esther (Suelflow) Gerdener.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1971; Master of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1979.
Auditor, Wisconsin Department Revenue, Madison, 1971-1972; staff accountant, Schenck & Associations South Carolina., Appleton, 1972-1974; senior accountant, Schenck & Associations South Carolina., Appleton, 1974-1978; manager, Schenck & Associations South Carolina., Appleton, 1978-1988; director quality control, Schenck & Associations South Carolina., Appleton, 1988-1991; vice president finance, chief finance officer, Jennico, Inc., Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1991-1992; senior manager, Virchow, Krause, Helgeson & Company, Minneapolis, 1993-1995; senior manager, Lurie, Besikof, Lapidus & Company, Minneapolis, since 1996. Lecturer Certified Public Accountant review course, Wisconsin, 1982-1983.
Member advisory committee Appleton Area School District, 1982. Treasurer Republican Party, Eighth Congressional District, Wisconsin, 1983-1985. Fellow Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (lecturer 1982, committee chairman 1985-1986, board directors, chapter president 1987-1988, 95-96).
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (technical standards subcommittee 1995-1999, secretary registration committee 2001-2004, joint trial board 2001-2007), Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (committee chairman 2000), Planning Forum (chapter president 1987-1988), Institute Management Accountants (chapter vice president 1985-1987, 93-95, president 1989-1990, 95-96, national education committee 1990-1991, national board directors 1991-1992, 96-98), Circle West 1 Owners Association (vice president 1981-1986), Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce (very important person council 1985-1987), Vigil Honor Order of Arrow, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Eta Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma.