Chris Erickson is a seasoned technology executive and security-focused IT leader guiding enterprise-wide digital transformation and cyber resilience. As VP of Technology at Bay State Milling Company, he builds high-performing, inclusive teams while aligning technology with strategic business goals and driving cloud, ERP, and AI-enabled automation to reduce cost and boost efficiency. He has a proven track record delivering and sustaining ISO 27001 and NIST CSF–compliant security programs, incident response, and risk management across global operations, including recovering from ransomware with no sales impact. He is adept at executive and board-level partnerships, securing funding for security programs, and elevating governance and security awareness across organizations. His background spans manufacturing, payments, and enterprise IT, and he holds a C-CISO certification and a cybersecurity/privacy law certificate, underscoring a holistic approach to technology leadership. Based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, he continues to drive digital growth while developing people and culture through servant leadership.
11 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
B.S., Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Aerospace Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder
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