Beltrami County
John Carlson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in finance, management, and public service. Currently serving as a County Commissioner for Beltrami County since January 2023, John has held the role of Chief Financial Officer and Bookkeeper at Bonded Lock & Key since May 2017. Previously, John was the Owner/Agent of the John Carlson Agency for American Family Insurance from April 1996 to April 2017 and served as a State Senator in the Minnesota Senate from January 2011 to December 2012, where participation in key committees included Environment & Natural Resources, Higher Education, State Government, Innovation and Veterans, and Capital Investments. Earlier career roles include serving as CFO and Controller at Northern Medical Imaging, Inc. from May 1980 to April 1996. John's academic credentials encompass a Certified Management Accountant designation from the Institute of Certified Management Accountants in Australia and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Bemidji State University.
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Beltrami County
Located in beautiful northern Minnesota, Beltrami County has over 116,000 acres of lakes and 459,000 acres of state forest lands. It is comprised of 86 townships and contains portions of two Indian reservations, Red Lake and Leech Lake. Our residents enjoy easy access to countless lakes, amenities, and world-class hunting and fishing within the closeness of a smaller community. The cities in Beltrami County include Bemidji (County Seat), Blackduck, Funkley, Kelliher, Solway, Tenstrike, Turtle River and Wilton. At Beltrami County, we are committed to delivering the highest level of service to our residents. If you are looking for a career that truly makes a difference in the lives of others, consider joining our team! We offer competitive benefits and a great work-life balance, with full-time, part-time, and temporary positions available. To learn more and apply online, visit www.co.beltrami.mn.us and click on the Employment tab. We strive to be the catalyst to firmly establish a community that promotes healthy families, environmental quality, expanding economic opportunity and a quality of life second to none.