Dennis Axelson

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Milwaukee, WI, US
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Dennis is an executive coach and proactive change agent with over 25 years of C-Suite experience growing businesses, developing/coaching senior talent, and adding value as a Board member. His focus is on coaching CEO’s on how to change the culture to create double digit growth. He is currently Chairman of both Heritage Funeral Homes and CharityEZ, Advisor/Board member for multiple fast growing organizations, Trustee of both the MF Foundation and the MA Dailey Foundation, and Retired Chairman of Gardner-Webb University. During his career he was named Chairman of Bentley World Packaging LTD, followed by Chief Executive Officer. He was the first “nonBentley” CEO since the family business began in 1848. He also served for 15 years as the Executive Vice President and CFO of the Johnson Financial Group.Dennis is best know for his unique ability to strategically coach the CEO toward competitive breakthrough strategies combined with culture improvements to significantly lower turnover with the result being sustainable double digit growth.

Dennis Axelson's Current Company Details
Axelson Consulting Services, LLC

Axelson Consulting Services, Llc

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Milwaukee, WI, US
Dennis Axelson Work Experience Details
  • Axelson Consulting Services, Llc
    President
    Axelson Consulting Services, Llc
    Milwaukee, Wi, Us
  • Charityez
    Chairman Of The Board
    Charityez Jan 2024 - Present
  • Heritagae Funeral Homes, Inc.
    Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
    Heritagae Funeral Homes, Inc. Feb 2019 - Present
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
    What sets the 4th generation Heritage family apart is their hearts – filled with humility, empathy, patience, and a servant’s attitude. We have all experienced loss, and we understand how overwhelming and frightening losing a loved one can be. Every family we serve is unique but they are all treated as members of the Heritage family, that’s our guarantee
  • High Gear Holsteins, Llc /Weiland Dairy, Llc
    Advisory Board Member
    High Gear Holsteins, Llc /Weiland Dairy, Llc Sep 2017 - Present
    Columbus, Wisconsin, United States
    The two dairies are owned and operated by the 5th generation Weiland Family. They are dedicated to providing the highest care and the utmost comfort for their Holstein dairy cows and calves.
  • Axelson Consulting Services, Llc
    President
    Axelson Consulting Services, Llc Feb 2011 - Present
    Dennis has a proven track record of growing businesses with his key personal capabilities:Strategic Agility- Managing Vision and Purpose- Driving Organizational Results- Process Improvement- Growth Orientation- Talent Development- Coaching and Value Alignment- Corporate Governance expertise-Creating Double Digit Growth.Every organization Dennis has worked with has quickly achieved significant growth.
  • Ma Dailey Foundation
    Trustee
    Ma Dailey Foundation Jun 2012 - Present
    Greater Milwaukee Area
    One of the founding fathers of a Nonprofit organization established to teach disadvantaged children about the outdoors. 100% of all donations go directly to helping children. Please see madaileyfoundation.org.
  • Competitive Edge Software/Omnigo Software
    Chairman/Board Member
    Competitive Edge Software/Omnigo Software Nov 2014 - May 2018
    Omnigo Software (former Competitive Edge software) is the industry leader in Higher Education, K-12, and Healthcare incident reporting software. The strategic planning and executive coaching that Dennis lead for Competitive Edge software resulted in the organization growing a record 62% in revenue, achieving the best ever EBITA while maintaining industry leading customer service ratings over a 24 month period. Dennis was both Chairman of the Board and the “investment banker” who coordinated the sale. His extensive experience and coaching led the buyer to request Dennis to stay on the Board of directors as an outside director during the transition. Every organization that Dennis has worked with has quickly achieved significant growth.
  • Gardner-Webb University
    Retired Chairman Of The Board
    Gardner-Webb University Nov 2011 - Jan 2017
    Charlotte, North Carolina Area
    Gardner-Webb University is a liberal arts, Christian college nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Gardner-Webb allows students to embrace their faith and intellectual freedom, and insipres in students a love of learning, service and leadership. Gardner-Webb is consistently ranked in the top 100 universities in the the US. Dennis has rotated through Vice Chairman, Chairman, and now Retired Chairman
  • Investorsbank
    Board Of Directors And Chair Of Audit Committee
    Investorsbank Mar 2012 - Sep 2014
    Greater Milwaukee Area
    InvestorsBank is an independent, privately-owned financial institution which provides full-service banking to our clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Founded on the belief that it is important to do what is right, just, and fair, regardless of the cost, we are committed to the principles that encompass our history and our future.
  • Bentley World Packaging Ltd
    Chairman/Chief Executive Officer
    Bentley World Packaging Ltd Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
    Greater Milwaukee Area
    Bentley World Packaging's mission is to provide services which are unsurpassed in quality, commitment, and value to help our customers succeed globally.Bentley World Packaging has grown from a rich history to be among the largest export and military packaging frims in the US. The organization has locations in over 10 cities throughout the United States.The 5th and 6th generation Bentley family are the owners of the 72nd oldest family owned company in America. Because of Dennis's unique ability to successfully deal with ambiguity, while communicating a clear and inspired vision the Bentley family asked him to become the first nonBentley CEO since 1848.Dennis made significant strategic changes to create competitive and break through strategies that the organization will use for years.We were honored to be featured on Manufacturing Marvels. Feel free to visit www.Bentleywp.com for more information.
  • The Prairie School
    Trustee Emeritus
    The Prairie School 1999 - 2013
    Under Dennis's leadership as Trustee and Chairman of the Development committee the team raised over $25 million dollars for the school, including the Edward E. Ford foundation in the amount of $400K, and the Malone Family Foundation in the amount of $2 million. In 2011, Dennis was publically recognized by the school for his avid fund raising efforts.
  • Johnson Financial Group
    Executive Vice President And Cfo
    Johnson Financial Group Feb 1996 - Feb 2011
    Responsibilities have included Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Tax Function, $800 million investment portfolio, Internal Audit, Loan Review, Risk Management, Regulatory Relationship, Compliance, Legal, ALCO, Operations, Information Technology, Mergers and Acquisitions, Facilities, Brokerage, Johnson Bank Illinois, and Liaison for Private Swiss Bank.
  • Firstar Corporation
    Regional Cfo
    Firstar Corporation Jan 1986 - Feb 1996
    Responsibilities included Internal financial reporting, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Asset Liability Management for 13 banks totalling over $4 Billion in Assets.The high performing group of Banks generated 10 consecutive years of improved earnings.
  • Williams, Young & Associates
    Senior
    Williams, Young & Associates 1983 - 1986
    Member of banking group serving over 40 banks

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