Jeff Guddat named CFO of the Year

Jeff Guddat, who has served as The Seattle Public Library Foundation’s Chief Financial Officer since 2010, was selected as the Nonprofit CFO of the Year by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Guddat was nominated by the Foundation’s board treasurer, Irene Yamamoto, who praised Guddat’s contribution to the organization’s success.

“Jeff combines a strong passion for our mission with the skills of a top-notch CFO,” said Yamamoto. “The Finance Committee enjoys working with Jeff, and it gives us tremendous confidence to know that our donor investments and the overall financial management of the organization are under such great care.”

Despite a conservative investment approach, the Foundation’s investments returned 16.2 percent in 2017. Guddat also leads the organization’s operations, with oversight over human resources, IT, and administration.

Guddat joined the Foundation following a successful career in the private sector with financial companies including Russell Investments and BNY Mellon. He has served in a variety of roles including division controller, investment analyst, and auditor.

Guddat will be honored on March 15, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.