Bret Olsen

Bret Olsen is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and analysis. Currently serving as the Finance Manager at Lakeside Book Company since August 2016, Bret has previously held significant roles, including Associate Finance Manager at Unilever and Manager of FP&A at both The J.M. Smucker Company and Sara Lee. Bret's career commenced at McDonald's Corporation as a Financial Analyst, progressing through roles at 3Com Corporation and Sara Lee, which showcase a strong foundation in financial strategy and analysis. Academically, Bret earned an MBA with distinction in Finance from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a BS in Accountancy from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.