Our People
Sarah Walsh Kelly, Chief Operating Officer
"Clients, colleagues, communities - at the end of the day, if we've made decisions in light of these three groups, we'll be successful."
As Chief Operating Officer, Sarah’s focus is broad. She provides the overall direction of activities relating to general administration, human resources, education & development, information technology, risk management services, marketing and physical plant – a true jack of all trades. Her responsibilities affect every area of the organization, making it essential that the implementation of company policies reflect and reinforce PFG’s philosophies and culture, of which she is a big fan. “If our colleagues are happy and engaged,” she says, “our clients and communities will be well-served.”
Sarah has been with PFG since 1993 and has served the company in many areas. She enjoys running, hiking, travel, reading, going to movies and spending time with her large extended family and friends. Sarah has two children and lives in Helena, MT.
Career at a glance
- 19 year tenure with PFG
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, minor in Business Administration from Carroll College
- Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam
- Recipient of the Warren L. Nelson Award from Carroll College - 2008
- Former board member and past Chair of the State of Montana Family Education Savings Program Oversite Committee (2001-2008)
- Former board member of St. Peter's Hospital Foundation Board (2001-2007)
- Former board member of the Saints Athletic Association (1995-2006)
- Co-Chair for Carroll College IMPACT 2003 campaign
- Current member of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for the Diocese of Helena
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