Jerry Seppala
President, G.R. Seppala & Associates
Jerry has extensive experience in political, non-profit and issue advocacy fundraising. He has previously been the President of the Fundraising division for Risdall Advertising and was the Vice President of Fundraising and Development for Mason Communications Group.
Politically aware and involved, Jerry has participated in fundraising for campaigns and causes all across the world raising in excess of $60,000,000. Current clients include Congressmans Eric Cantor, Patrick McHenry, and Kevin McCarthy, as well as, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s Annual Gala, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities Annual Gala, Lutheran Social Services, Summit Academy OIC, Urban Leadership Academy, St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Bolder Options and The Museum of Russian Art.
Jerry is an alumnus of Hampden Sydney College, the Université de Paul Valèry and the University of Minnesota. Jerry is married to the former Debra Carlson. He and Debra live in Wayzata, Minnesota with their son, Griffin.