Dawn Peterson

Dawn Peterson is a seasoned finance and operations leader with over 20 years of experience in corporate tax, financial strategy, risk management, human resources, and technology oversight. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she has held leadership roles at Arthur Andersen, Deloitte, Robert W. Baird, and Alverno college specializing in budgeting, forecasting, investment oversight, and financial reporting. She has also managed external partnerships with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions, led HR and benefits administration, and overseen IT transitions and facilities management.

As Director of Finance & Administration at Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke, Dawn oversees budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, HR, and technology vendor management, ensuring operational efficiency across the firm. Dawn holds a Master of Science in Taxation, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and is recognized for her strategic mindset, operational expertise, and collaborative leadership.