Kristen Bergstrom, MBA
About Kristen Bergstrom, MBA
Kristen Bergstrom, MBA, serves as the Vice President of Talent and Total Rewards at Tennant Company, where she has worked since 2010. She also contributes as a Board Member for Ruff Start Rescue since 2019.
Work at Tennant Company
Kristen Bergstrom has served as the Vice President of Talent and Total Rewards at Tennant Company since 2010. In this role, she aligns total rewards programs with the company's strategic goals. Her contributions include developing innovative talent management strategies that support Tennant's initiatives in sustainable cleaning innovations. Bergstrom has played a key role in enhancing the effectiveness of talent management within the organization.
Board Membership at Ruff Start Rescue
Since 2019, Kristen Bergstrom has been a board member at Ruff Start Rescue®, where she has contributed to the organization's mission for five years. Her involvement reflects her commitment to community service and support for animal welfare initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Bergstrom earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, completing her studies from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, she obtained a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources and Operations from St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and talent management.
Professional Background
Bergstrom's professional journey includes a role as a Human Resources Intern at St. Cloud Hospital from 2006 to 2007. She then worked as a Human Resources Generalist at ATK from 2007 to 2010. These experiences provided her with foundational skills in human resources, which she has built upon in her current position at Tennant Company.