April Christenson, MBA, Crsp
About April Christenson, MBA, Crsp
April Christenson, MBA, Crsp, serves as the Vice President of Benefits for the Americas at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2020. With a strong background in compensation and benefits, she previously worked at Regal Beloit Corporation in various roles, including Vice President of Global Compensation and Benefits.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
April Christenson serves as the Vice President of Benefits for the Americas at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Eagan, Minnesota. In her role, she oversees the benefits strategy and implementation for the Americas region, ensuring that employee benefits align with organizational goals and employee needs.
Previous Experience at Regal Beloit Corporation
Prior to her current role, April Christenson worked at Regal Beloit Corporation in various capacities. She served as Vice President of Global Compensation and Benefits from 2018 to 2020. Before that, she held the position of Director of Global Compensation and Retirement Plans from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as Retirement Benefits Manager and Benefits Specialist II, accumulating significant experience in compensation and benefits management.
Educational Background
April Christenson has a strong educational background in business and human resources. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, studying from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, which she completed from 2006 to 2009. Earlier, she attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Career Progression in Benefits Management
April Christenson's career in benefits management began at Regal Beloit Corporation, where she initially worked as a Benefits Specialist in 2012. She progressed to Benefits Specialist II in 2013, then took on the role of Retirement Benefits Manager, and later became the Director of Global Compensation and Retirement Plans. Her experience spans over several years, focusing on compensation, retirement plans, and employee benefits.