Kris Erickson
About Kris Erickson
Kris Erickson is a Principal Talent Development Specialist at Tennant Company, with a background in talent management and education. He has held various roles in learning and development across several organizations, including TCF Bank and Huntington National Bank.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Kris Erickson serves as the Principal Talent Development Specialist at Tennant Company, a position held since 2022. In this role, Erickson focuses on enhancing talent development strategies and initiatives within the organization. The work is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, where Erickson contributes to the company's commitment to employee growth and development.
Previous Experience in Talent Management
Prior to joining Tennant Company, Kris Erickson worked at Huntington National Bank as a Talent Management Generalist for nine months in 2021 to 2022. Before that, Erickson spent two years at TCF Bank, first as a Manager/Consultant in Learning & Development from 2019 to 2021, and then as a Senior Learning & Development Specialist from 2017 to 2019. These roles involved developing and implementing training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
Educational Background
Kris Erickson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Minnesota Duluth. The degree was completed over a four-year period from 2003 to 2007. This educational foundation provided Erickson with the skills necessary for a career in education and talent development.
Experience in Education
Kris Erickson has significant experience in the education sector. From 2010 to 2017, Erickson worked as an English/Communications Teacher at St. Louis Park Public Schools, where responsibilities included curriculum development and student engagement. Additionally, Erickson served as a Student Council Advisor at the same institution from 2010 to 2014, and coordinated the SLPHS Summer School program in 2016 for two months.
Early Career in Teaching
Before entering the field of talent development, Kris Erickson worked as a Lead Teacher at Sylvan Learning from 2007 to 2010. This role involved providing individualized instruction and support to students, which helped build foundational teaching skills that would later be applied in various educational and professional settings.