Areas of Expertise

Blumenfeld is a proven leader with a unique blend of business, non-profit and governmental leadership. She was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions in 2019. Governor Evers promoted Kathy to serve as Secretary of the Department of Administration in 2022 where she leads state government operations, the state budget process, tribal relations, and oversees the building and maintenance of state facilities. Her accomplishments include implementation of $2.5B in pandemic relief funds,

real estate portfolio transformation and the modernization of state government services. As Vice President of TruStage (formerly CUNA Mutual Group), she had P&L responsibility of $800M consisting of four lines of insurance and the related technology and compliance platforms. Blumenfeld started as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and acquired a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. She also has extensive experience serving and leading business, government and non-profit boards.

Secretary Blumenfeld has led through important challenges and opportunities, often in complicated and highly visible situations. As a member of the Governor’s Cabinet, she has led her agencies and helped guide the Governor and the state through the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery.

Blumenfeld currently serves on many governmental boards and councils, including the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board, the Wisconsin Economic Development Council (WEDC), the Wisconsin Center District (WCD). 

In her prior role as Executive Vice President of Special Operations at TASC (Total Administrative Services Corporation),  Blumenfeld successfully led and completed a complex federal $58M contract with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) modernizing the charitable workplace giving program. A key highlight of her 26 year career at TruStage (formerly CUNA Mutual Group) was being central to a complete turnaround of the company’s flagship line of insurance. As an expert in corporate strategy, she taught insurance strategy for the University of Wisconsin School of Business.

Giving back to the community has always been a top priority. Blumenfeld served as the Board Chair of one of Wisconsin’s largest credit unions, Summit Credit Union, and has held leadership roles on over 20 community, business, and non-profit boards. She most recently served as board member and committee chair for the UnityPoint Meriter Hospital, Wisconsin Women in Government, and University of Wisconsin Hillel. In addition to her P&L, regulatory, strategy, and financial background, Blumenfeld is committed to building future leaders. She is a devoted career mentor and speaks regularly on leadership topics. 

Blumenfeld holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin Madison. She is the author of three books and many journal articles. She is passionate about community service, philanthropy, and tennis.