Top CEOs to Work For in Minnesota

What makes for a great Chief Executive Officer? The best CEOs are noble public faces for their company’s successes and failures, captains of industry, accessible to all employees within reason, and just as concerned with their workers’ lives as they are with the bottom line. They have to balance shareholder demands while still running their company in an ethical way.

These CEOs in Minnesota were rated as the best by their own employees on Comparably. This means they are well-regarded for their leadership style and their effectiveness in the role. As a boss, it’s always easy to run afoul of employees’ good will, so these ratings mean quite a lot.

The list that follows is a live leaderboard of the top CEOs in the area based on current employees’ ratings and reviews. Companies are ranked based on their all time ratings and the ranking can change as employees leave new ratings and reviews.

Top Rated CEOs
Rank Company Details
1
Chad Collins - https://cdn.comparably.com/27595917/l/303853_logo_sps-commerce.png CEO
SPS Commerce

I really like the ESPP.

- SPS Commerce Employee
2
Jeff Harmening - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/24513_logo_general-mills-in.png CEO
General Mills Inc.

Knowing i am adding differential value

- General Mills Inc. Employee
3
David Reiling - https://cdn.comparably.com/27591308/l/829901_logo_sunrise-banks.png CEO
Sunrise Banks

Availability to meet with employees and/or answer our questions.

- Sunrise Banks Employee
4
Chuck Loewen - https://cdn.comparably.com/27637651/l/474698_logo_online-business-systems.png CEO
Online Business Systems

They are highly invested in the company and its people.

- Online Business Systems Employee
5
Dan Johnson - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/65155/company_logo_65155.png CEO
Mortenson

Accessiblity and the they take the time to listen

- Mortenson Employee
6
John Gabbert - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/295031/company_logo_295031.png CEO
Room & Board

Doing something that matters and that im passionate about

- Room & Board Employee
7

We have a competent salary.

- Globe Employee
8
George Lee - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/359768/company_logo_359768.png CEO
Snap agency

Fast pace variety of work that comes in and being able to talk to an array of different people with different skillsets and experiences

- Snap agency Employee
9
Matt Bekier - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/510903/company_logo_510903.png CEO
The Star

everything about life and stories too

- The Star Employee
10

Opportunities to connect in person.

- eSentire Employee
11

Making a difference in people's lives

- BI Employee
12
Ryan Hasbrook - https://cdn.comparably.com/25712217/l/42367/logo.jpg CEO
Brooksource

Support and growth. They want us to succeed and grow!

- Brooksource Employee
13
Tim Davie - https://cdn.comparably.com/26339145/l/93414/logo.jpg CEO
BBC Worldwide
14

It’s Good to work under leadership what we ha

- Cargill Employee
15
David Ossip - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/28304_logo_ceridian.png CEO
Ceridian

Work from home, remote work

- Ceridian Employee
16
Trudy Rautio - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/291351/company_logo_291351.png CEO
Radisson Hotels

pension scheme above legal requirement

- Radisson Hotels Employee
17
Jen Leary - https://cdn.comparably.com/28161721/l/103770_logo_cliftonlarsonallen.png CEO
CliftonLarsonAllen

Autonomy to innovate and bring new ideas. The support I have to produce great work while knowing I can be there for my family.

- CliftonLarsonAllen Employee
18

Under Firmenich it was amazing

- Firmenich Employee
19
Melony Rios - https://cdn.comparably.com/27308107/l/338602_logo_338602.png CEO
Novus Media

Willingness to talk about business truths and struggles. The business has changed so much with this leadership team and it's clear they are working hard to transform the company.

- Novus Media Employee
20

They are supportive and collaborative

- Edmentum Employee
21

being challenged, and getting notoriety when I succeed

- Entrust Employee
22

The opportunity i have been given within my territory.

- Code42 Employee
23
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/501911_logo_sportsengine.png CEO
SportsEngine

Solving problems thay make the team run faster

- SportsEngine Employee
24

Knowing I get to work with the best talent in the business, which in turn attracts the best clients, allowing us to create some of the worlds best products.

- ustwo Employee
25
Michael Wirth-Davis - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/767566_logo_goodwill-easter-seals-minnesota.png CEO
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota

The mission of diversity, inclusion, and equity: in the stores, with the employees by the enrichment classes, in the preparing for work job/career training, and all the helping, tangible programs they do.

- Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employee
26
Chris Heim - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/128660/logo.jpg CEO
Help/Systems

Very good person that cares about employees

- Help/Systems Employee
27
Al Lampe - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/412282/logo.jpg CEO
Comm-Works

Realistic, understanding, direct, fair, and driven.

- Comm-Works Employee
28

Solving problems for our customers.

- Agosto Employee
29

Always available, spend time communicating and coaching

- Ascentis Employee
30
Paul Lidsky - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/109408/logo.jpg CEO
Datalink

We get unlimited paid time off

- Datalink Employee
31
Marc Verbruggen - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/151363/logo.jpg CEO
NatureWorks
32
Pat Ryan - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/295656/logo.jpg CEO
Ryan Companies
33

Experienced people that care about their work and their team.

- ArcStone Employee
34
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/491578/logo.jpg CEO
Rosemount

it is a very nice and good place to work in

- Rosemount Employee
35
Bob Newstrom - https://cdn.comparably.com/24989799/l/531909/company_logo_531909.png CEO
Arrow Lift
36
James Snee - https://cdn.comparably.com/25347903/l/129892/company_logo_129892.png CEO
Hormel Foods

Team work ethic above and beyond

- Hormel Foods Employee
37
Dean Hager - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/136001/logo.jpg CEO
JAMF Software

My team is like the "old Jamf" helpful, kind and thoughtful.

- JAMF Software Employee
38
Carsten Spohr - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/143228/logo.jpg CEO
Lufthansa

the insides about the network in every department

- Lufthansa Employee
39
Roeland Vos - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/93903/company_logo_93903.png CEO
Belmond Ltd.

The passion everyone in his or her work

- Belmond Ltd. Employee
40
David Evans - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/362836/company_logo_362836.png CEO
Navitaire

Supportive colleagues and management combined with generous bonuses and strong health benefits

- Navitaire Employee
41
Craig Dahl - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/308028/company_logo_308028.png CEO
TCF Financial Corporation
42
Joe Welu - https://cdn.comparably.com/27165593/l/513059/company_logo_513059.png CEO
Total Expert

making progress and my co-workers

- Total Expert Employee
43
Sean Bowen - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/46119/company_logo_46119.png CEO
PUSH TECHNOLOGY INC

No micro managing, ability to create my own projects

- PUSH TECHNOLOGY INC Employee
44
Rosario Perrelli - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.573/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
TCF Inventory Finance

Leadership promotes a great team environment where the best ideas, regardless of what level they come from, win.

- TCF Inventory Finance Employee
45
Amit Patel - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/520051/company_logo_520051.png CEO
Vios Medical

It was overall very good.

- Vios Medical Employee
46
Andrew Cecere - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/32944/32944_logo_u-s--bank.png CEO
U.S. Bank

The bank hires nice people. Most of us are naive and they take advantage of our kind natures

- U.S. Bank Employee
47

Visiting the customers facility and working with them

- Fastenal Employee
48
Daren Cotter - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/413699/logo.jpg CEO
InboxDollars

Good communication and thir skills

- InboxDollars Employee
49

I like the coworkers and customers.

- Worldpay Employee
50
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/443621/logo.jpg CEO
McLean & Company
51
Mark Ties - https://cdn.comparably.com/26376423/l/159293_logo_perforce-software.png CEO
Perforce Software

My Coworkers and the work I do

- Perforce Software Employee
52
Jeff Crivello - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/428154/logo.jpg CEO
Famous Dave's of America

they are very considerate and help the staff to reach its full potential by offering professional development opportunities. It is really a good place to work and the people there are extremely nice and supportive.

- Famous Dave's of America Employee
53
John Lewis - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/296812/logo.jpg CEO
SC Railing

Decisiveness and allow room for growth

- SC Railing Employee
54
Marcus Fischer - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/100331/logo.jpg CEO
Carmichael Lynch

The principals are right there working with me.

- Carmichael Lynch Employee
55
J Gilligan - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/99764/company_logo_99764.png CEO
Capella Education Company

They are personable, accessible, and knowledgeable.

- Capella Education Company Employee
56
Chris Ferrell - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/122765/logo.jpg CEO
G&K Services
57

They listen and understand me.

- Gigantti Employee
58
Jeff Timbrook - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/84662/company_logo_84662.png CEO
Acuo Technologies

they are great. friendly well working

- Acuo Technologies Employee
59
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61
Bob Moore - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/137598/logo.jpg CEO
Katun Corporation

They are very skilled and knowledgeable.

- Katun Corporation Employee
62
63
Jai Kissoon - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/310697/logo.jpg CEO
the OurFamilyWizard website

They are real people and very capable

- the OurFamilyWizard website Employee
64
Ben Hood - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/431973/company_logo_431973.png CEO
fourth.in
65

Customer & Crew member impact

- Drip Employee
66
Tom Wicka - https://cdn.comparably.com/24910233/l/473828/473828_logo_novu-llc.png CEO
Novu, LLC
67

Learning from smart people around me.

- Nerdery Employee
68
Christopher Hilger - https://cdn.comparably.com/26199060/l/494727_logo_securian-financial-group.png CEO
Securian Financial

I like to be able to work remotely and still go into office on days when we want to

- Securian Financial Employee
69
Marty Bassett - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/521718/logo.jpg CEO
Walman Optical

Very nice & helpful motivated

- Walman Optical Employee
70

Great people to work with

- Graco Employee
71
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.573/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
SEO Google Guru

Love the way we go about completing our objectives

- SEO Google Guru Employee
72
Jim DuCharme - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/162661/company_logo_162661.png CEO
Prime Therapeutics

I find the friendly atmosphere amongst team members a very positive factor,

- Prime Therapeutics Employee
73

THEY TREATED ME NICE AND KIND

- Petrofac Employee
74

Forward thinking and champions of change

- CTS Employee
75
Nick Hampton - https://cdn.comparably.com/25775640/l/307913_logo_tate-lyle.png CEO
Tate & Lyle

The company has a positive outlook

- Tate & Lyle Employee
76
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/324446/logo.jpg CEO
Ziegler CAT

The union team members. The comradary the other ziegler numbers have between them.

- Ziegler CAT Employee
77
Kevan Thorn - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/52749/logo.jpg CEO
Hogarth Worldwide

We have mutual respect across shores and within shores this culture radiates into our approach towards our clients

- Hogarth Worldwide Employee
78

It's independent work. It is what I make it.

- LTCG Employee
79

Leadership team is innovative in their approach.

- Buhler Employee
80
Chris Metz - https://cdn.comparably.com/29621451/l/318940/company_logo_318940.png CEO
Vista Outdoor

Flexible work, 6% 401k match

- Vista Outdoor Employee
81
Jerry Mattys - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/506404/company_logo_506404.png CEO
Tactile Medical

The ability to make a difference in the lives of patients.

- Tactile Medical Employee
82

Flexible, down-to-earth, easy going, just, competent

- FareHarbor Employee
83
Ron Konezny - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/40448/logo.jpg CEO
Digi International

I like the team and the challenges.

- Digi International Employee
84
Bob West - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/321109/company_logo_321109.png CEO
Westin

They allow individuals to work independently and own their work.

- Westin Employee
85
Inge Smidts - https://cdn.comparably.com/25493361/l/58278/logo.jpg CEO
Cable & Wireless Communications

Their unselfish desire to achieve and maintain the company's core values and goals and their passion for customer satisfaction and the staff Knowing that Without the team there is no company

- Cable & Wireless Communications Employee
86
Tim Herbert - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/133535/logo.jpg CEO
Inspire Medical Systems

Stock options, salary, health benefits and flex time off

- Inspire Medical Systems Employee
87

Sometimes priorities change, but they are trying to disrupt the industry

- Zinio Employee
88
89

Holidays, regular pay rises enery year and extra bonus when the company does well.

- GW Employee
90
Nick True - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/512312/company_logo_512312.png CEO
TLC Marketing
91

Very family friendly company, extended leave available for those who need it.

- Avtex Employee
92
David Kristal - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/397278/company_logo_397278.png CEO
Augeo Marketing
93
Paul Clifford - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/25213/company_logo_25213.png CEO
Davenport Group

Helping our customers navigate the often confusing market, and helping them solve business challenges.

- Davenport Group Employee
94

The opportunity befire me is exciting

- LinkUP Employee
95
Scott C. Arves - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/313605/logo.jpg CEO
Transport America

Poor communication can’t get any help from benefits they don’t answer their ph

- Transport America Employee
96

Insurance coverage and vacation days

- Misys Employee
97
Max Williams - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/57064/company_logo_57064.png CEO
Pusher.com
98
John Tedesco - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/140402/logo.jpg CEO
LeadPages
99
Peter Taunton - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/301371/logo.jpg CEO
Snap Fitness

It's higher than minimum wage, but its a relatively simple job.

- Snap Fitness Employee
100
Afshin Moghavem - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.573/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Archway, LLC