Chris Gwinn, Founder and Fractional CFO of Midwest CFO, is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in business scaling and financial optimization. Formerly the Founder and CEO of Great Lakes Advisory, he transformed it into a top-tier operations agency, achieving a 400% scale-up and adopting a 100% remote team, using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), and improving operational efficiencies for businesses.
With a background in corporate finance at Milwaukee Tool and BNP Paribas, Chris managed over $85MM in assets at Northern Trust and later became the Director of Finance at Harmony Center, achieving a 500% increase in patient collections and a 300% boost in profitability. A Marquette University alum with a CFA® designation, Chris is your go-to expert for financial success at Midwest CFO, balancing work with family time and hobbies such as golf, running, cycling, snowboarding, and quality moments with his wife, Courtney, son, Oscar, and Australian Shepherd, Igor.
