Background
Urion, Melinda Sue was born on June 6, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Daughter of William S. Waddy and Patricia (Traylor) Jorrie.
Urion, Melinda Sue was born on June 6, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Daughter of William S. Waddy and Patricia (Traylor) Jorrie.
Student, Texas Christian University, 1971. Bachelor, University Missouri, 1974. Master of Business Administration, Columbia University, 1978.
Supervisor/auditor, Coopers & Lybrand, Minneapolis, 1978-1982; Chief Financial Officer, John H. Crowther, Inc. subsidiary Swett & Crawford, Inc., Minneapolis, 1982-1987; chief accounting officer, IDS Financial Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., Minneapolis, 1988-1991; vice president, contractor, treasurer, IDS Life Insurance Company, Minneapolis, 1991-1993; vice president contractor marketing and products, American Express Fina. Advisors, Minneapolis, 1993-1994; vice president, corporation contractor, American Express Fina. Advisors, Minneapolis, 1994-1995; senior vice president finance, Chief Financial Officer, American Express Finance Advisors, Minneapolis, 1995-1997; senior vice president, Chief Financial Officer, Fortis Finance Group, Woodbury, Minnesota, since 1997.
Adult leader Junior Achievement, St. Paul, 1978-1981. Board directors Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, since 1988, president, 1990-1993, treasurer, since 1994. Adult leader 4-H Ramsey County, St. Paul, 1982-1986.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Women's Society Certified Public Accountant (Minnesota chapter, public relations com.1981-1983), Minnesota State Society Certified Public Accountant (industry committee 1982-1984).
Married Stephen J. Urion, December 27, 1971. 1 child, William Andrew.