Jerald Bussen

Jerald Bussen is a seasoned finance and operations executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Korpack and Principal at Areida Group, LLC, Jerald also holds positions as a Board Member and Forum Officer at YPO and Co-Founder & CEO of Namesake Hospitality Group. Previously, Jerald was the Chief Operating Officer at AB Specialty Silicones and President of Strauss Brands LLC, overseeing operations in private equity-owned companies and niche markets. Jerald's earlier roles include serving as International Financial Controller for American Industrial Acquisition Corporation and experience in accounting and management at Cici's Pizza Buffet Restaurant, Marriott International, and HR Comp. Educationally, Jerald is pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of North Dakota and holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance from Ball State University.