Pohlad Companies CEO and leadership

Bert Colianni is a Chief Executive Officer at Pohlad Companies, Chief Executive Officer at Marquette Cos LLC, and Board Member at Marquette Cos LLC.

Results oriented, decisive business leader with over thirty years of experience in the areas of Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Management, and Internal Audit. Expert in creating win-win, opportunities which have driven value creation and incremental growth for Fortune 500 companies both internationally and domestically.

Strong background in M&A in consumer goods, beverages, food, household and personal products with extensive experience operating in emerging markets including Latin America and Central Europe.

Specialties: Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling & Analysis, Business Plan Development, Competitive Analysis, Financial Management, Identification of Strategic Acquisitions, Execution of Joint Ventures, Alliances and Acquisitions, Negotiations, Enterprise Valuation, Structuring of Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Integration Planning, Project Management, Consumer Goods, Enhanced Beverages, LOHAS, Food, Franchise Management, Grocery, C-Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Bilingual, Spanish, Portuguese

Ben Hawn is a Chief of Staff at Pohlad Companies and is based in 60 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has experience at Marine Corps and has worked as General Counsel at ARGENTEM CREEK PARTNERS LP; Managing Director, Deputy General Counsel at Pine River Capital Management; and Associate at Faegre & Benson LLP. ben attended Hamilton College between 1994 and 1998, Mitchell Hamline School of Law between 2004 and 2007, and HAMILTON MEDICAL AG.

Denise Mallery is a Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Pohlad Companies and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has worked as Managed / Founded Creative Buying Department at TARGET CORP, Creative Buying & Advertising Production at TARGET CORP, and Owner / Principal at Mallery Creative Connections. Denise studied at College of Saint Benedict.

I’m a versatile Chief Financial Officer and trusted business adviser with a proven track record of leading profitable growth and value creation. As a key strategic and operational leader, my expertise extends beyond the financials to include building a roadmap and working collaboratively to drive execution and create sustainable long-term value. My experience spans a variety of industries and capital structures, most notably, family-owned, public and private equity. I’m an engaged and accessible leader who achieves transformational results by selecting the right talent, building teams and aligning goals and incentives with the company’s strategy. I’m known for creating a performance-driven culture that balances results with customer service and employee engagement. I employ emotional intelligence across all relationship levels to foster an environment of openness and respect. I excel at developing and implementing both organic and M&A growth plans by devising viable strategies and judiciously allocating capital. Passionate about continuous improvement, I instill a mindset that optimizes margin and operational resources to deliver profits and cash flow. As an accomplished communicator, I influence others, create alignment and build relationships with the board, C-suite, my team as well as with investors and banks.

Experienced EA to C-Suite executives with a history of working in both non-profit and for-profit industries. Strong administrative professional skilled in executive support, event planning, travel planning, confidentiality, and executive calendar management.

John Beuerlein is a Chairman at Marquette Asset Management; Chief Economist, Senior Investment Advisor at Pohlad Companies; and Manager at Marquette Asset Management and is based in Minnesota. He has worked as President/CEO at Apocalypse, Mng Dir:Ops/Chief Invstmnt Ofcr at Marquette Asset Management, and Chief Economist at Marquette Financial Cos. John works or has worked as BOARD MEMBER at Hill Museum Corp and BOARD MEMBER at Manuscript Library of St. John’s University. He attended University of Kansas between 1972 and 1976, Stanford University between 1976 and 1977, and University of Kansas Medical Center.