Jerry Lee

Lecturer, Department of Business

Jerry Lee has over 10 years of public and privately held corporate experience serving as accounting manager, controller, treasurer, and CFO. Lee has over five years experience with the international CPA firm of PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He has held a C.P.A. certificate since 1980.

Lee has been a lecturer in the business department since 1998. He has taught core accounting courses in the Minnesota State University system from principles to advanced accounting and has served as seminar leader at the St. Thomas Center for Non-Profit Management.

He is currently COO of Lee Financial Group providing financial and tax services to individuals and business executives. His expertise is in individual and business taxation, financial planning, asset management, and accounting. He holds securities and insurance licenses in several states. Lee served in a variety of roles in startup companies since 2008 including CEO, CFO, and COO.

Lee has been a guest on the Twin Cities Public Television show Right on the Money! with American Public Media's economics correspondent Chris Farrell. In addition, he designed and presented a customized seminar for the community of Savannah, Georgia on Stewardship and Managing Financial Resources.

Lee has served as team leader in Sunday school, teaching four-and five-year-olds. He is a private pilot and beekeeper, enjoys bird-watching, and serves on several nonprofit boards that support youth development.

Lee’s wife Annette serves as office manager of Lee Financial Group and has served in the Greet and Hospitality ministries.

Academic Credentials

M.B.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., University of Minnesota-Mankato