Lisa Swanston, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Lisa Swanston is an accomplished finance executive with over 20 years of experience in the brewing and manufacturing industries. As the Chief Financial Officer of Deschutes Brewery, she is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, driving operational efficiency, and supporting the company's continued growth and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer of Deschutes Brewery, Lisa is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance. She works closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's business objectives. Under her leadership, Deschutes Brewery has achieved significant improvements in financial performance, including a 15% increase in profit margins over the past year.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Lisa served as the Director of Finance and Accounting and the Controller at Deschutes Brewery, where she played a key role in streamlining financial processes, implementing robust internal controls, and improving data-driven decision-making. Before joining Deschutes Brewery, she held Controller positions at Nosler, Inc. and Les Schwab Tire Centers, where she led the implementation of new accounting systems and initiated cost-saving initiatives that resulted in significant operational savings.

Academic Background
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oregon State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Oregon Society of CPAs.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Financial reporting and compliance

• Treasury management

• Cost optimization and process improvement

• Strategic decision-making

• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Lisa has demonstrated a track record of driving financial excellence and operational improvements. Her contributions have included implementing cloud-based financial systems that improved data visibility and reporting, leading a successful ERP integration project that streamlined financial and operational processes, and spearheading a strategic cost-reduction initiative that resulted in a 10% decrease in overhead expenses.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience in the brewing and manufacturing industries, Lisa Swanston is a highly skilled finance executive who is committed to driving sustainable growth and profitability for Deschutes Brewery. Her strategic vision, analytical expertise, and collaborative approach make her a valuable asset to the organization.