Lois Martin
Enterprise Chief Financial Officer, Mortenson Companies
Meet Lois
Lois serves as the Enterprise Chief Financial Officer for Mortenson Companies, where she focuses on enterprise strategy and diversification, capital allocation, and finance leadership across the broader Mortenson portfolio of businesses. She is an accomplished executive leader and CFO with extensive experience across multiple industries, business models, and ownership and capital structures.
Professional Experience
Lois joined Mortenson in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer responsible for finance, accounting, treasury, strategic financial planning, and information technology. Prior to joining Mortenson, Lois was the CFO of Ceridian Corporation, a leading Human Capital Management cloud-based software developer and provider. Before her role at Ceridian, Lois held CFO roles at Capella Education Company and Deluxe Corporation. In these organizations, she led and oversaw significant strategic transformations, unprecedented growth and scaling of infrastructures, capital restructurings, IPOs, along with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business/Management
Augustana University
Awards
- Outstanding Director of the Year
Twin Cities Magazine - CFO of the Year and CFO Career Achievement
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal - Top Women in Finance, Circle of Excellence
Finance & Commerce - Top 50 Hardest Working Board Members
Women at the Top
Stewardship is about making decisions that create opportunities for the future while valuing the wisdom of the past and honoring the responsibility we have today.
Inspiring what's possible through financial strength
I've always believed financial strength starts with stewardship. It means making disciplined decisions today that position Mortenson to grow, diversify, and continue investing in our people, customers, and communities.
That work goes beyond financial performance. It requires thoughtful debate, diverse perspectives, strong financial insight, and a long-term view of the business. When finance is connected to strategy, we make better decisions, pursue the right opportunities, and create lasting value across the enterprise.
Building trusted partnerships
Our customers trust us with significant investments, complex decisions, and work that can shape the future of their organizations and communities. I believe the strongest partnerships are built on trust, transparency, and a shared understanding of what success looks like. When we take the time to understand our customers' goals and work together toward the right outcomes, we build lasting relationships and create value for everyone involved.
Valuing our people
When I joined Mortenson in 2017, I was struck by the authenticity, humility, and strong sense of accountability across the organization. There is a shared responsibility to lead well, support one another, and make decisions that leave the company stronger.
Mortenson is a place where every role matters. From the project site to the office, people are trusted to bring ideas forward, challenge thinking, and contribute to better outcomes. We maintain high expectations, but we also support one another, encourage growth, and create opportunities for people to learn throughout their careers.
Personal Passions
One of my passions is education. I have spent much of my personal and professional life mentoring, guiding, and supporting others because I believe education creates opportunity and is foundational to lasting social and economic change.
That passion aligns closely with Mortenson's commitment to the communities where we live and work. Through education-focused partnerships, workforce development initiatives, scholarships, volunteerism, and community investment, we help create opportunities for future generations to learn, grow, and thrive.
Board Positions
- Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE: DFIN)
Board of Directors, Audit Committee Chair - A.O. Smith (NYSE: AOS)
Board of Directors, Audit Committee - Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Vice Chair, Twin Cities Board of Directors
Interests
- Time with family and friends
- Being active
- Adventure and travel
- College football
- Reading