APMG Names Gisser As SVP/CFO

• American Public Media Group (APMG), the parent company of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), American Public Media  (APM) and Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) has named Barry Gisser as the organization’s new SVP & CFO, effective Sept. 8. Gisser succeeds Morris Goodwin, who after eight years significantly increased the value of APMG’s endowment and led its investment strategy. Goodwin is moving to Greater MSP as their new Forge North Managing Director and Executive Financial Advisor.

“I’m delighted to welcome Barry as our new CFO,” said Jean Taylor, CEO of APMG. “Barry has deep experience stewarding financial resources for organizations in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors in the greater Twin Cities area and across the Midwest. He brings expertise in working with organizations to create growth in times of change. I’m excited about the perspective, energy and acumen that he will bring to the APMG team as we work to add more digital channels and broaden our audience.”

Gisser has more than 30 years of leadership experience in non-profit, private, public and investment organizations, most recently with the Science Museum of Minnesota, where he led the Finance & Accounting, Technology & Digital, Building Operations, and Risk Management teams. Gisser earlier held senior financial leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, ConAgra Foods, and Ecolab.

“I’m excited to join APMG, an organization I’ve long admired and supported,” said Gisser. “I’m impressed by APMG’s strong public media business model and its mission to serve the public and strengthen communities. I look forward to working with Jean and the rest of the team to advance the organization’s digital transformation and lead financial operations.”