Kristin Stokes
About Kristin Stokes
Kristin Stokes serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Tennant Company, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive legal experience, she has worked in various roles at Tennant Company and previously at MoneyGram International.
Work at Tennant
Kristin Stokes has held multiple positions at Tennant Company since joining in 2008. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, a role she has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, she was the Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary from 2008 to 2014. Stokes also served as the Interim General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for five months in 2020. From 2014 to 2019, she was the Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, and from 2019 to 2020, she held the position of Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Stokes earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Saint Thomas, which she completed from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in corporate governance and compliance.
Background
Before her tenure at Tennant Company, Kristin Stokes worked at MoneyGram International as Senior Legal Counsel from 2004 to 2008. She also gained experience as an Associate Corporate Attorney at Lindquist & Vennum from 1998 to 2004. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on legal roles within corporate environments.
Professional Experience
Kristin Stokes has accumulated extensive legal experience over her career. She worked at MoneyGram International for four years and held various roles at Tennant Company for over a decade. Her positions have included significant responsibilities in corporate law, governance, and compliance, showcasing her capabilities in managing legal affairs within large organizations.