Jerald Bussen

Jerald Bussen is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operational leadership and financial management. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at AB Specialty Silicones since May 2021, Jerald also holds a position as Board Member and Forum Officer at YPO since May 2022 and is the Co-Founder and CEO of Namesake Hospitality Group since February 2020. Prior to these roles, Jerald was President of Strauss Brands LLC, overseeing operations at a private equity-owned company specializing in niche meat products. Additional experience includes serving as International Financial Controller at AIAC and Senior Accountant at Marriott International, along with a background in accounting and finance at HR Comp. Jerald’s educational background includes pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of North Dakota and holding dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance from Ball State University.