Meet Our Team
Tana Erickson
Principal Owner
What's your favorite thing to do?
Memorize what my customers ordered. I can't remember the birthdays of my relatives, but I can likely remember what you ordered 5 years ago.
Life Motto?
Conscientious People Live Longer
About...
Motherhood and marrying Tim Boyce were the smartest decisions I ever made. When not working I find creativity in collecting beautiful junk.
Bronwyn
Showroom Sales
What's your favorite thing to do?
I am happiest when I am driving my 1979 Cadillac DeVille that I purchased as my first car. I also enjoy spending time at my family cabin, climbing, and tending to the seven furry pets I have at home.
Life Motto?
Stay out of the sun!
About...
I am a senior at the University of Minnesota with a major in nursing and a minor in public health. When I am not studying, I love to spend time helping customers in the showroom!
Tammy
Inside Sales & Select Accounts
What's your favorite thing to do?
Eating s'mores around a campfire
Life Motto?
If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.
About...
I have lived in Minnesota with my wonderful husband and 3 teenage boys for 12 years. The best part of repping with Blonde Comet is it's my time to be a girlie girl outside of the home :) I enjoy working alongside of these successful, lipstick wearing independent women!
Jill
South Dakota Rep & Select Accounts
Life Motto?
My customer's best interests always come first!
About...
I started as a sales rep on Sept 11, 2001 and over the years I have met many wonderful people while traveling my territory. I am lucky that my customers have become my friends and so every sales call is enjoyable.
Karri
Select MN and Duluth
What's your favorite thing to do?
My favorite thing to do is be a mom. However, in my spare time I love to exercise and lead an active lifestyle - run, bike, swim, walk, attend yoga classes and most recently spin. I want to climb a mountain someday! I enjoy cleaning and organizing almost anything, trying new restaurants with friends, and spending time with family at the cabin up north.
Life Motto?
"Anything worth doing is worth doing well."
About...
I grew up in Hibbing, MN and love my Iron Range roots! After graduating
from the University of Minnesota, I worked for their Campus Recreation Dept for 11 years before becoming a stay-at-home-mom for the next 7 years. A business connection led me to Blonde Comet and the world of sales about 4 years ago.
I enjoy working with customers, sharing the wonderful lines we represent and helping customers choose just the right thing for their store.
Diana
Southern MN & Select Accounts
What's your favorite thing to do?
Be with my family whenever possible. They fill my heart with love!
Life Motto?
Show kindness always, even if it is just a smile.
About...
I am passionate about our industry and want to get to know you and your store.
Mary Jo
Apparel Specialist
What's your favorite thing to do?
Be creative & think outside the box
Life Motto?
Carpe Diem (Seize the day)
About...
Growing up I designed and sewed my own clothing. For over 21 years I've headed my own corporate gift business and retail boutique. I hold customer service, attention to detail, and uniqueness at the cornerstone of my beliefs.
Lana
Wisconsin Rep
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What's your favorite thing to do?
I enjoy being outside on adventures, I own my own dirt bike,snowmobile,and boat, most weekends you can find me camping somewhere in the woods. I enjoy making up new culinary recipes from plants I have foraged, my favorite is using forest mushrooms. In life, if a activity looks interesting, I will give it a go!
Life Motto?
"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.
About...
My background is in sales, along with working a sales job, I also worked for a auctioneer. I left my sales position to pursue my passion for vintage and antiques and opened a successful shop, selling vintage, modern and antique decor, Along with a interior design service for customers. I closed my shop when I moved from Michigan. I still sell online and locate antiques for several of my old clients. I hope I can help my new customers here find unique products as well.
Diana
Select Lines in Chicago
What's your favorite thing to do?
Play games, laugh with friends, create beautiful art, eat chocolate, sing along to my 70’s and 80’s music collection, designing anything, encouraging my friends to do what makes their heart sing, seeing great improv and comedy, loving my 18 lb cat Theo.
Life Motto?
Tools for a good life: Work hard, play hard, have compassion, VOTE, participate in society, be someone you would have wanted to know when you were young, surround yourself with people that love you and make you laugh. Wear comfortable shoes.
About...
I love great design and have spent a lifetime promoting designers and products, from working with the best store designers in the industry to owning a store and now selling the beautiful products of many artisans across the country. I love supporting women-owned businesses and local business owners. I was one of the founders of Local First Chicago and support my local economy and products made in America.
Wendy
Illinois Rep
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What's your favorite thing to do?
Overall my favorite thing to do is be a mom to 2 young adults. I really enjoy spending time with them whether we’re watching tv or simply doing nothing all. I also love to read and cook…especially for my kiddos! And occasionally for Scarlet – my 7-year-old English Bulldog.
Life Motto?
Live. Love. Laugh.
About...
About….I’ve been in sales in the Chicagoland suburbs for almost 24 years….since my daughter was 2 months old and now she is 23. Then her brother came along (can’t believe he’s 21!). I love what I do and give it 200%. I am very grateful to have been involved in an industry that allows me to be there for kids as well as personally help my customers.
Tim Boyce
Showroom Carpenter
What's your favorite thing to do?
Learning to sail.
Life Motto?
Never stand when you can sit!
About...
I love the smell of sawdust in the morning and helping out with showroom build-outs. Keeping Tana and the little Comets relaxed and grounded is my specialty. For more about me and my work look me up on LinkedIn.