500 Washington Avenue South
Suite 4000
Minneapolis MN 55415
TEL: (612) 336-9160
FAX: (612) 336-9100
Education
- Masters of Business Administration – Finance, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, 1999
- BBA – Accounting, Iowa State University – Ames, IA, 1987
Past Professional Experience
- LodgeNet Interactive, CFO, 2010-2013
- ValueVision Media, CFO, 2000-2010
- The Pillsbury Company, 1995-2000
- Arthur Andersen & Co LLP, 1988-1995
- Certified Public Accountant, inactive
Frank P. Elsenbast
Frank is Zelle’s Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the firm’s daily business operations. Frank works with a team of accomplished business professionals who manage finance, accounting, information technology, real estate, tax, marketing, human resources and litigation technology.
Frank is a strategic leader at Zelle who works closely with the firm's Managing Partner and Executive Committee to provide practical guidance in leading a dynamic, 100 attorney firm. Frank also advises Zelle's Management Committee to ensure the efficient operation of the firm's nine domestic offices and the Zelle International office in London.
Mr. Elsenbast joined Zelle in 2013. Prior to joining the firm, he had 25 years of financial, strategy and management experience. Frank’s experience includes 9 years as a public company CFO and involvement in several different industries including Media, Consumer Packaged Goods, eCommerce and Retail. Frank began his career in public accounting with Arthur Andersen in Chicago, IL.