For Hub City Times

MARSHFIELD – The Marshfield Area Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Lori Gropp to their board of directors.

The Foundation Board consists of 15 members who are appointed by individuals or organizations and elected by a majority of the board. The board meets  monthly and is responsible for all functions of the Foundation.

Lori Gropp is the Marshfield Clinic, Division of Education Academic Business Systems Manager & Patient Education Manager. She previously served as the chief financial officer  for Automated Products and regional chief financial officer  for Associated Bank. She served as a senior accountant at Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, and Clifton, Gunderson LLP. She has her BA in accounting from St Norbert College and her CPA.

Lori and her husband, Jake have three adult children and two grandkids – ages 1 and 3, a Wheaten Terrier, and two grand dogs. She serves as chairman of the board for Forward Financial, serves on the Marshfield Public Library Foundation Board, and is the Hope Lodge, Vita Bella Gala co-chair. She has volunteered with many other local non-profit and served in leadership roles.