H. Chris Killingstad has been at the forefront of Tennant Company since December 2005, leading the company through various challenges and changes. With a Master's degree in Business Administration, he built his career in operations. Before joining Tennant, he spent...
H. Chris Killingstad has been at the forefront of Tennant Company since December 2005, leading the company through various challenges and changes. With a Master's degree in Business Administration, he built his career in operations. Before joining Tennant, he spent a decade at The Pillsbury Company in senior management roles. Notably, during his tenure, he transitioned to strategic advisor after stepping down as CEO in early 2021, reducing his salary from $800,000 to $400,000. He had impressive compensation in 2020, earning approximately $2.45 million. This included a substantial bonus and stock awards as rewards for the company’s strong performance in a tough economic year. Killingstad's leadership not only focused on company metrics but also prioritized aligning executive pay with performance, which reflects larger goals of shareholder returns.