September 15, 2015

Karen Erickson has joined Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel as Spa Director

Updated May 7

Suncadia, A Destination Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Erickson as its new spa director. With more than 15 years of experience in the spa and hospitality industry, Erickson will now oversee day-to-day operations at Glade Spring Spa including managing the spa team and ensuring guest satisfaction. Having studied Fashion Merchandising and Image Design at the College of San Mateo in California, and earning a certificate in Professional Make-up Artistry, Erickson’s education and eye for aesthetics positioned her nicely for a career in the spa industry. She began her career in the mid-90s at Nordstrom in San Francisco working as the spa department manager. From Nordstrom, Erickson went on to work as the spa director for Ritz-Carlton Resort in Ha f Moon By, Calif., PRO Sports Club in Bellevue, Wash. and Spa Agio in Redmond, Wash. Additionally, she held the position of director of accounts for Natural Resources Spa Consulting Inc. Before moving to Suncadia, Erickson had returned to Nordstrom, this time at the company’s Seattle, Wash. headquarters, as its spa director. As the director of Glade Spring Spa, Erickson looks forward to growing the brand in the Pacific Northwest and continuing to offer the best services and product selections to guests. During her workday, Erickson loves interacting with people, both the guests and her team members, and when she is not working, she enjoys wine tasting, hiking and volunteering, which she can enjoy on the Suncadia property.

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