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Bradd Erickson has worked in managerial and directorial capacities since 2008. In that time he has enhanced his skills in sales management, marketing, and relationship building. Bradd Erickson also enjoys a variety of activities as well as opportunities to give back during his free time. Twice a week, Bradd Erickson donates platelets through LifeSource, an organization that distributes blood products to numerous hospitals annually. He also participates in the Royal Stadium Club of Bethel University, and holds a subscription to the Marriott Theater, where he attends five shows a year. The management professional cherishes his time with his family. He enjoys watching his children play a variety of sports, including basketball and soccer. Furthermore, he likes to engage in outdoor activities and to travel. When he spends weekends at his parents' summer home, he participates in water sports such as waverunning and swimming. His travels have taken him as far afield as Australia, and, closer home, he has visited all 50 United States.

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A Quick Guide to Platelet Donation

As a regional leader for the global technology and solutions leader company Emerson Process Management, Bradd Erickson focuses on overseeing sales and general operations for Western Canada and the Midwestern United States. Away from work, Bradd Erickson donates platelets through the nonprofit organization Life Source on a biweekly basis. Platelet donation is a less common form of blood donation that involves the collection of cells that contribute to the blood clotting process. These cells are vital to cancer and organ transplant patients who need platelet levels restored in order to prevent dangerous blood loss after treatments and surgeries. To collect platelets, professionals draw blood from one of a donor’s arms, which then passes through a specialized machine that separates the blood into cell groups. Platelets and plasma are retained by the machine, while the red and white blood cells pass through and are returned to the donor through the same site where the blood withdrawal occurs. A healthy individual may make a platelet donation every two to four weeks, but must meet certain criteria to become a donor. Individuals must be between the age of 18 (for males) or 20 (for females) up to 65, weigh more than 110 pounds, and have successfully made a traditional blood donation within the past two years. Additionally, he or she must not have undergone recent dental work, traveled to a country with a malaria risk, or taken aspirin within the previous week.                            

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Emerson’s Technology Center Network

A graduate of Bethel University, Bradd Erickson has extensive experience as an executive in mechanical and industrial engineering firms. Currently, Bradd Erickson serves as a regional manager of Emerson, where he is responsible for a territory encompassing 10 states. As an international technology and engineering firm, Emerson created its Technology Center Network in order to work with clients around the globe and jointly improve innovative efforts. Emerson maintains this network of design and technology centers as a way to bring experts together to collaborate on software design and engineering best practices. Located in over 20 countries, ranging from India to Romania, the centers of the Network include the Emerson Advanced Design Center and the Emerson Software Center of Excellence. Both of these centers concentrate their efforts on R&D and software development. Many other centers maintain their own facilities for R&D as well. The engineers in the Technology Center Network play a vital part in Emerson’s leadership. For more information about their work and the company, visit www.emerson.com.                            

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Blood Platelet Donation

Based in Illinois, Bradd Erickson has served as regional manager of the Midwest United States and West Canada regions at Emerson Process Management for the past four years. Outside of work, Bradd Erickson supports those in need through biweekly blood platelet donations at Life Source. Platelets are crucial blood cells that control bleeding in broken or damaged blood vessels. Many people cannot continually create and store platelets to protect their bodies from injury, including those undergoing bone marrow transplants or chemotherapy. Many donation centers around the world ask donors to participate in apheresis, a process that provides the opportunity to donate particular parts of the blood, such as plasma and platelets. Anyone who qualifies for regular blood donations is eligible to give platelets. Ideal candidates include those who have Type AB, A Plus, or B Plus blood, are over 17 years of age, and are healthy. The donation process lasts up to two hours and functions similarly to a blood donation, though only a quarter of a pint is drawn in one session. Eligible donors can give platelets up to 24 times each year.

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Amenities at Australia's Bondi Beach

A former director of the Rochester Magnet Company, Bradd Erickson currently serves as a regional manager at Emerson. In his leisure time, Bradd Erickson enjoys traveling and exploring places around the world such as Australia. Visitors to Australia who plan to spend time in Sydney may wish to visit its suburb, Bondi Beach, which is the name of the town as well as the beach. In town, there are myriad eateries, ranging from coffee shops to restaurants offering Italian or Australian dishes, as well as a place to buy gelato. A farmers market takes place on Saturdays. The area also hosts a variety of other community events. The beach itself has become one of the country's most popular oceanfront resorts, recognizable from films and postcards for its scenic nature. Also renowned for surfing, it offers several protected spots for beginners, who can also take lessons from one of the many local surfing schools. Many people choose to follow the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. From October to November, this walk also passes by a free sculpture exhibition known as Sculpture By The Sea.                            

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Emerson’s Technology Center Network

A graduate of Bethel University, Bradd Erickson has extensive experience as an executive in mechanical and industrial engineering firms. Currently, Bradd Erickson serves as a regional manager of Emerson, where he is responsible for a territory encompassing 10 states. As an international technology and engineering firm, Emerson created its Technology Center Network in order to work with clients around the globe and jointly improve innovative efforts. Emerson maintains this network of design and technology centers as a way to bring experts together to collaborate on software design and engineering best practices. Located in over 20 countries, ranging from India to Romania, the centers of the Network include the Emerson Advanced Design Center and the Emerson Software Center of Excellence. Both of these centers concentrate their efforts on R&D and software development. Many other centers maintain their own facilities for R&D as well. The engineers in the Technology Center Network play a vital part in Emerson's leadership. For more information about their work and the company, visit www.emerson.com.                            

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Marriott Theatre Produces Elf the Musical in 2015

A sales and marketing professional in the Greater Chicago area, Bradd Erickson serves as regional manager of Emerson’s business in the Midwestern United States and western Canada. Away from managing the technology firm’s revenue channels, Bradd Erickson enjoys attending musical productions at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Since 1975, the Marriott Theatre has produced more than 180 shows, including several successful Broadway musicals. The organization has announced that it will continue in that tradition with the premiere of Elf on October 15, 2015. Directed and choreographed by Marc Robin, Elf tells the story of Buddy, who grows up as an orphan in the North Pole and later travels to New York City to find his father. Elf will run through the holiday season until December 31, with evening performances Wednesday to Sunday each week at 8 p.m. For ticket information and a complete list of show times, including select matinees, visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

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The Michael Jordan Era in Chicago

Bradd Erickson, regional manager for the Midwest United States and West Canada Regions with Emerson, is an avid supporter of Chicago sports. Bradd Erickson especially enjoys watching the Chicago Bulls. Between 1966 and 1984, the Chicago Bulls reached the postseason 10 times. Despite this consistency, Chicago only progressed to the conference finals twice and failed to reach the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals. The fortunes of the franchise changed dramatically after the team drafted Michael Jordan third overall in the 1984 draft. Jordan’s impact on the Bulls was immediate, with the team snapping a three-year playoff drought. Following the 1987-1988 season, the Bulls advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 1981. In both 1989 and 1990 the team made the conference finals. Prior to the start of the 1991 NBA playoffs, Jordan was named league MVP for the second time in three years. The announcement would in many ways signal a new era for Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. After posting an impressive 61-21 regular season record, the Bulls dominated the playoffs, delivering the city of Chicago its first ever NBA championship while dropping only two games. The Bulls won 67 games the following season, and while they lost seven games in the postseason, they managed to repeat as NBA champions. In 1993 the Bulls became the first team to win three successive NBA titles since the 1966 Boston Celtics. After a brief retirement, Jordan returned to the Bulls in 1994, losing in the conference finals. Chicago’s most prolific NBA run was still to come. Between 1995 and 1998 the Jordan-led Bulls posted regular season win totals of 72, 69, and 62, respectively while their post season loss counts numbered three, four, and six, respectively, allowing the Bulls to reign as three-time champions once again. Jordan retired once more after the 1998 victory, and the Bulls missed the playoffs for six years. More recently the team has reached three conference semifinals and the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals.

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Choosing a Backhand in Tennis

When he is not overseeing Emerson activities in the United States Midwest and West Canada Regions, Bradd Erickson enjoys spending time with his children and attending their soccer and tennis activities. Bradd Erickson played tennis throughout high school and continues to play the game today. In tennis, players must choose between a single-handed or two-handed backhand. There are a number of factors to take into account when making this decision, as each shot has its advantages and disadvantages. The two-handed often favors younger players, who may be less physically developed and unable to consistently execute a single-handed backhand. A two-handed shot is easier to learn and can help smaller and growing players handle powerful shots with excessive spin. The shot is also considered more consistent and less likely to break down compared to a one-handed shot. Despite the immediate rewards of the two-handed backhand, the single-handed shot has its benefits, as well. Slice backhands, backhand drop shots, and backhand volleys are almost always performed with a single hand on the racket. One-handed backhands provide added reach and fluidity to a player’s game, in addition to allowing the player to hide a slice shot more easily. Making a selection between the two choices is purely a matter of personal opinion, though an educated tennis instructor can aid in the decision-making process.                            

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Chicago Bears Sign Kevin White to Four-year Deal

As a regional manager at Emerson, Bradd Erickson oversees sales of process management technology systems to clients in the United States and Canada. In his leisure time, Bradd Erickson likes to watch all of the Chicago professional sports teams compete. The Chicago Bears team managers selected wide receiver Kevin White seventh overall in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft. Having recently agreed to a four-year contract valued at $16.5 million, White will have fifth-year options in 2020. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he displayed his strength and agility with 23 bench repetitions of 225 pounds and a 4.3 time on the 40-yard dash. He amassed 1,447 yards on 109 receptions in his senior season at West Virginia University. League analysts predict that White will assume Brandon Marshall’s position at wide receiver for the Bears and that he will contend for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Chicago will open preseason competition at home versus the Miami Dolphins on August 13, 2015.

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Popular Vacation Spots in Midwest America

Regional manager of the Midwest United States, British Columbia, and West Canada regions for Emerson Process Management, Bradd Erickson oversees all operations for the company’s sales channels. When not at work, Bradd Erickson enjoys traveling. Having been to all 50 states, he finds great pleasure in exploring parts of the country. The Midwest region of America offers a range of exciting cities and attractions to visitors on vacation. Following are just a few cities and attractions in the Midwest that are great for all types of vacationers. - Grand Beach, Michigan, located between Michigan City and New Buffalo, is a small strip of beach that is a popular retreat for both locals and tourists. Although there’s not a lot to do aside from relaxing on the beach, the nearby Warren Dunes State Park and Greenbush Brewing Company add huge dunes and local drinks to the mix. - The High Trestle Trail in Iowa stretches between Ankeny and Woodward. Perfect for tourists who enjoy interesting architectural designs and a bit of exercise, the 25-mile paved trail features a large bridge, made of huge square arches that glow blue when it’s dark, going over the Des Moines River. - Once the largest prison in America, the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City is popular among vacationers looking for a supernatural experience. Originally opened in 1836, the prison has been offering ghost tours since 2011 and was featured on SyFy’s Ghost Hunters television show. - Galena, Illinois, is a small town near the Mississippi River. Complete with cobblestone streets and historic buildings, Galena was named one of TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Charming Small Towns and offers much more than just historic views. Visitors can also visit the nearby ski resort, go on rafting trips, or hike on the bluff near the river.

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The Marriott Theatre Will Produce October Sky Musical in 2015 Season

As a regional manager for Emerson Process Management, Bradd Erickson is responsible for sales channels in the Midwest United States and West Canada regions. Bradd Erickson also enjoys theatre and attends five shows a year at the Marriot Theatre in Illinois. The Marriott Theatre recently released its 2015 season lineup, which includes a musical adaptation of the Universal Pictures film, October Sky. Set in 1957, the story takes place in a small mining town in West Virginia during the age of Sputnik and the global space race. The plot follows Homer Hickman as he becomes inspired by scientific advances and increasingly disillusioned with his coal mining roots. In pursuit of college scholarships, Homer and his friends start to build and launch homemade rockets for a national science fair competition. The characters face physical and emotional hurdles as they chase a new destiny and challenge the status quo. Playing from August 19 to October 18, the new musical will be produced in association with Universal Stage Productions, and is composed by the team that wrote Hero.