Brian Smrdel

Brian Smrdel is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Viking Engineering and Development since March 2025, Smrdel was previously VP Finance at TC/American Crane Company from September 2019 to March 2025. With a solid foundation as Corporate Controller at PaR Systems, Urologix, and Angeion, Inc., Smrdel has overseen corporate accounting, financial operations, and budgeting for publicly-traded and privately-owned companies. Earlier roles include managerial positions in financial planning and analysis at PepsiAmericas and Land O'Lakes, as well as a senior analyst role at Target. Smrdel holds an MBA in Finance from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business and a B.A. in Accounting and Music-Voice Performance from the University of St. Thomas.