Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson is an experienced tax professional currently serving as Tax Director at Bluestem Brands since December 2022. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions including Tax Manager for a self-employed consultancy, Tax Consultant at Canadian Pacific Railway, and Senior Tax Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. Extensive experience includes responsibilities in tax compliance and planning for sales and use tax, state income tax, and property taxes, along with managing audits and account reconciliations. Michael's career began at Best Buy as a State Tax Accountant and includes a progressive trajectory through roles at Deloitte and ADC, demonstrating a solid background in tax strategy and management. Education credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Metro State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from St. Cloud State University.