Eric Swanson

Eric Swanson has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Eric is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Product Management, Practice and Instruction at Renaissance Learning. In this role, they collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality literacy and math products that improve academic outcomes for students. Prior to this position, Eric held the role of Vice President of Product Management and Partnerships at Renaissance, where they led teams in building and enhancing learning platforms and establishing strategic partnerships. Before joining Renaissance, Eric served as the Senior Vice President of Product and Strategy at Glynlyon Inc. and Vice President of Strategy, Content, and Product Management at Glynlyon, where they played a key role in driving product development and strategy. Eric also has a strong background in the educational technology industry, having held the position of Group Product Manager at Edmentum, where they led multiple initiatives to meet the needs of virtual schools and traditional classrooms. Additionally, Eric has experience in publishing coordination and editing, having worked as a Publishing Coordinator and Editor at Need Communications. Overall, Eric Swanson brings a wealth of experience and expertise in product management, strategy, and educational technology to their current role at Renaissance Learning.

Eric Swanson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota in 2004. Eric then pursued their Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing/Finance from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, completing it between 2005 and 2007. In 2008, they obtained a certification in Pragmatic Marketing from Pragmatic Marketing institution.