Tricia Dirks

Tricia Dirks is a seasoned human resources executive with extensive experience in leadership roles at Sleep Number Corporation and Target. Currently serving as CHRO Emeritus at Sleep Number Corporation since March 2014, Tricia provides consulting and strategic advice on CEO succession and management development. As Chief Human Resources Officer at Sleep Number, Tricia played a pivotal role in talent and culture strategy, business transformation, and advancing ESG and DEI initiatives. Prior to Sleep Number, Tricia held multiple senior leadership positions at Target from 1989 to 2014, including SVP of Organizational Effectiveness, where responsibilities included overseeing a large team focused on talent management and organizational performance improvement, and guiding internal CEO succession strategies. Tricia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State University.