Chris Andryski CPA MBA

cell. 612.237.1711 chris@mnfinancialsolutions.com

Chris is the founder and operator of Minnesota Financial Solutions, LLC. He is a CPA, an MBA and has been involved with the MN Capital Seed Network, which helps screen business plans for Venture Investors. He has served on the board of directors of Minnesota Entrepreneur, Inc. MEI is a non-profit organization which helps facilitate small business growth in the state of Minnesota.

He was featured in the October 2001 edition of Venture Magazine and on the cover of the fall 2001 edition of Entrepreneurial Notes for placing second in a business-consulting contest. In August of 2002, he was a guest on the morning show of AM KCCO 950 business radio. He also appeared on the local cable TV show "Off the Record" in October of 2003 to discuss tax law changes. Chris is also an instructor for the Southern Association of Realtors and teaches continuing education classes on Real Estate Taxation for realtors.

In the winter of 2007, Chris testified in front of Minnesota House and Senate Committees regarding lending legislation. Chris also met with authors of the bills that changed the shape of the Minnesota lending laws going forward. Chris is active as a member of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce's Government Relations Committee and a member of the National Write Your Congressman organization.

The early years of his life were spent traveling throughout Europe. He spent 9 years living in Germany as he grew up in a military family. He is fluent in German & has visited virtually every country in Europe.

After high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Army for two years. He attended basic training in Ft. Benning, Ga. After basic training he served a one year tour near the DMZ in the Republic of Korea. He then finished his two-year enlistment back at Ft. Benning, Ga.

Upon completion of his enlistment in the Army, he used the GI bill to finance 100% of his college education. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in December 1997 with a BA in accounting. During college he also successfully sold Bank products for TCF Bank for 3 years.

In November, 1998, he sat for the CPA examination. He passed all four parts on the first attempt, while achieving some scores in the mid 90's. In 2002 he finished up his Masters degree. Chris has public accounting experience with an emphasis in Business and Individual taxation. He also has exposure to small business financial consulting. Because of his expressive personality and broad experiences, Chris has the ability to relate to various types of individuals.

Chris resides in the Twin Cities with his wife Jill.