Brandon Audette

Vice President of Tax

As the Vice President of Tax at CSM, Brandon Audette effectively manages the company’s income tax expense to maximize and manage cash flow. His role involves developing, analyzing, and implementing tax-effective strategies, as well as overseeing financial risk management.

With over a decade of experience at a Big Four public accounting firm, Brandon has extensive expertise in servicing privately held and family-owned businesses, particularly in the real estate and hospitality industries. His professional accomplishments include earning an Accountancy degree from the University of North Dakota and becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

Outside of his professional career, Brandon volunteers with the Klondike Dog Derby and serves as a member of the Greenwood Planning Commission. His values are rooted in hard work, dedication, ethical conduct, collaboration, teamwork, communication, and building consensus with key stakeholders.

Brandon resides in Greenwood, MN with his wife and their two huskies, Aspen and Skylar. In his free time, he enjoys being active and outdoors through all four seasons, participating in races, hiking, trying new restaurants, traveling, and cheering on his favorite sports teams.

“My favorite CSM value is Embrace the Entrepreneurial Spirit. In order for CSM to sustain its success, everyone must have a growth mindset, embrace challenges and changes, and truly think like an owner. Serving in a dual role as the head of the family office, this value speaks to me on a personal level as well.”