Jay Kiedrowski

Jay Kiedrowski is a senior fellow at the Humphrey Institute where he teaches courses in public and nonprofit financial management, organizational development, and integrative leadership. Jay has decades of experience in public service and the private sector, including a prolific career in investment management with the Norwest/Wells Fargo organization. He retired from his position as executive vice president in 2004. Before joining Norwest/Wells Fargo, Jay was Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for the State of Minnesota reporting to the governor. Prior to that, he was the Budget Director for the City of Minneapolis reporting to the mayor. He started his career working for the Minnesota Senate in urban and tax research. Jay has also been active in leadership of numerous nonprofit organizations for over 30 years.
Jay’s favorite place to pubTalk – debate current issues and public affairs – is in the living room before dinner.