Brian Erickson
Vice President — Operations
Brian Erickson was appointed Vice President – Operations in January 2025. Prior to that, he held several executive positions at Hecla, including Vice President—Alaska and Yukon (March-December 2024) and Vice President—General Manager of the company’s Greens Creek mine in Alaska from August 2019 to March 2024. Mr. Erickson has also served in a variety of other roles at Hecla, including Greens Creek Surface Operations Manager from September 2010 to July 2019; Maintenance Manager from October 2018 to August 2019, and Mine Manager from April 2008 to August 2010. Prior to joining Hecla, he was Mine Superintendent for Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company (December 1996 – 2008) and Underground Production Geologist for Sunshine Mining & Refining Co. (1996). Mr. Erickson has over 25 years of experience in the production and maintenance of operating mines and as a geologist in the mining industry.
