Zach Filipovich

Zack joined Northspan in 2022 as a Consultant and provides community, organizational, and business development services focusing on conducting business valuations, packaging Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications, and designing loan fund services, and supporting local economic development authorities. Zack also serves as the Finance Manager for Northspan, helping to ensure responsible stewardship of the organization's assets.  

 Zack brings over a decade of in-depth accounting and financial experience and 8 years of public service experience. Zack grew up in Duluth with Iron Range roots and in 2016 was selected as one of the Duluth News Tribune’s “20 Under 40” which recognized professionals who are making a positive impact in their communities.  

 Zack has earned several credentials, including the Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.) credential, the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) program through the Exit Planning Institute during the summer of 2022 which focuses succession planning, and the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential making Zack one of the few certified business valuators in Northeast Minnesota. Zack holds his Bachelor of Accountancy with minors in Political Science and Marketing. He completed George Washington University’s Semester in Washington Politics program including two courses, an internship, and modeled a US Senate race as Political Director for the program’s capstone project.