Ron Severson, Controller
Ron Severson is committed to doing things right and with the highest ethical standards. His leadership is evident in the professional financial systems that contribute to the success of each project. Ron is responsible for monitoring and evaluating job costs, overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable and monitoring work in progress. Ron’s philosophy on financial management, “know where you are.” Careful tracking of job costs and evaluation of work in progress are key factors in achieving financial success.
Ron has been our controller for the past seven years. He was a partner with a public accounting firm prior to joining Ascent Companies. Ron received a bachelor of science degree from Gustavus Aldophus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. He served in the United States Navy for more than three years as a junior officer, lieutenant junior grade, During this time he was assigned to a destroyer in charge of the engineering spaces, engines and boilers.
Ron is married and has three grown children.
The Lighter Side
If you could be the main character in any movie, who would it be and why?
Alexander the Great because I love ancient history.
You just won the lottery! What is the first thing you would buy?
A trip around the world!
If someone came looking for you where would be the first three places to look? Work, home or a ski hill.
