Head and shoulders shot of John Dee

Hi! I’m 
John Dee, CPA, CGMA

I am the Chief Executive Officer at Bostrom

Leader | Problem Solver | Coach

John D. Dee, CPA, CGMA is the Chief Executive Officer of Bostrom Corporation, where he has been a driving force in the company’s evolution for over three decades. Starting as a staff accountant and rising through the ranks to CFO, COO, and now CEO, John has been instrumental in shaping Bostrom into a market leader in association management.

A recognized expert in financial strategy, John has guided associations through program-based financial modeling that empowers leadership to make data-driven decisions. His deep expertise spans industries including education, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, marketing, publishing, and technology. Under his leadership, Bostrom has strengthened its commitment to value-driven, profitable client relationships that align with the company’s long-term growth and partnership vision.

John’s passion for coaching extends beyond the basketball court—where he has dedicated over 30 years to mentoring young athletes—to the way he leads Bostrom. His coaching mindset has fueled a culture of lifelong learning, innovation, and digital transformation, ensuring Bostrom remains agile in the face of market disruptions, economic downturns, and global challenges. Through strategic investments in leadership development and ownership succession planning, John is positioning Bostrom for sustained success.

John is an active leader within the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), advocating for the advancement of association management through thought leadership and professional development. He has also served as Chair of the AMC Institute Board of Directors and remains engaged with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society.

Committed to both the profession and his community, John continues to shape the future of associations while fostering the next generation of leaders—on and off the court.

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Beyond Bostrom

My Interests

Sports
Live Music
Suspense Novels

I could talk for days about

Iowa Hawkeyes
Bruce Springsteen
Disney World

You wouldn’t know if you didn’t ask

I have been a volunteer youth athletic coach for over 30 years in football, basketball, baseball and softball.