Chris Erickson

Chris Erickson has extensive experience in information technology leadership roles. Chris served as the Vice President of Information Technology at Rahr Corporation, where they provided technology strategy and support for the organization. Prior to that, they were the Director of Information Technology at FORCE America, where they increased end-user satisfaction by implementing new systems and restructuring the IT department. Chris also held positions as the Senior Director of Information Technology at CPI Card Group and the Director of Information Technology at UV Color/Premier Card Solutions. In these roles, they managed IT budgets and staff, implemented ERP systems, and improved internal processes and productivity. Earlier in their career, Chris worked as a Senior Managing Consultant at All Covered, where they led a team of IT consultants and provided technology leadership to clients.

Chris Erickson completed a Certificate Program in Cybersecurity and Privacy Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2019. Before that, Chris completed a Leadership Development Program at the Center for Creative Leadership in 2014. In 2010, Chris obtained a PMP Certification in Project Management from RMC Project Management. Chris attended Brown College from 1997 to 1998, studying Information Technology. Additionally, Chris studied Political Science at Concordia College. Chris also pursued Continued Professional Development. Chris graduated from Owatonna Senior High School and obtained a HS Diploma. Lastly, Chris earned a Certification in Commercial Diving/Engineering from The Ocean Corporation.