Jerry Seppala
President of Corporate Sponsorship, Fundraising & Development
Hired: December 2002
Education:
- Hampden-Sydney College
- University of Minnesota: B.A. International Relations and French
Jerry's background:
Jerry has extensive experience in political, non-profit and issue advocacy fundraising. Before coming to Risdall, he was the Vice-President of Fundraising and Development for Mason Communications Group. There, he recruited and serviced not-for-profit organizations and political campaigns/organizations.
Jerry has participated in fundraising for campaigns and causes all across the country. In the 1999-2000 election cycle, he oversaw the successful fundraising campaign for Congressman Mark Kennedy-the campaign raised over $1,000,000.
He has also been finance director for Senator Rudy Boschwitz (R-MN), and worked as a fundraising consultant for Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Kit Bond (R-MO) and Senator Dirk Kempthorne (R-ID). In addition, Jerry has held staff positions in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Another Professional Highlight:
Jerry was the President and Founder of RRJ Corporation, a targeted marketing company that focused on new homeowners.
On the lighter side:
When he's not participating in campaigns or helping his clients achieve fundraising success, Jerry allocates his downtime to Hemingway literature, Fitzgerald literature, squash and running. And maybe a little golf.
Proudest Moments:
Breaking 74 on the golf course. His marriage, and the birth of his son Griffin . And breaking 74 on the golf course.
Little-known fact:
He speaks French fluently, bien sur.