Advisor to Cascade Asset Management Company since 2011. Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Otter Tail Corporation from 2002 to 2011. Having joined Otter Tail Power Company in 1980, Mr. Erickson was appointed to roles of increasing responsibility throughout his career spanning more than 30 years. Prior to his role as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Otter Tail Corporation, from 1998 to 2000, Mr. Erickson served as the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. In 2000, Mr. Erickson was named as the Corporation s Executive Vice President, in addition to his ongoing responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Then, in 2001, Mr. Erickson was named as the Corporation s President, and its Chief Executive Officer in 2002, and he served in those roles until 2011. He served as Otter Tail Power Company s President from 2001 to 2002 and as its Director of Revenue and Market Analysis from 1989 to 1998. As former Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Erickson contributes public company executive leadership experience, financial expertise and a deep knowledge of the Corporation s business and the utility industry. During his tenure with the Corporation, he oversaw functions including operations, accounting, financial reporting, finance, and customer energy program marketing. The Board benefits from his comprehensive understanding of regulatory accounting, the regulatory environment, and the service territory for Otter Tail Power Company. Director Since: 2007. Age at the time of the Annual Meeting: 67. Board Committees: None. Other Board Service: North Dakota State University Foundation (Nominating and Governance Committee and Chair, Investment Committee); Lake Region Healthcare Corporation Board of Trustees (Vice Chair).