Eric Erickson

Eric Erickson is the current Executive Director at CDM Caregiving Services. Prior to this, they served as President of the Board of Directors for Candlelighters For Children With Cancer - Oregon & SW Washington from January 2012 to December 2013, where they were responsible for leading the Board of Directors and hiring the organization's first Executive Director. Erickson also served as Treasurer for Candlelighters For Children With Cancer - Oregon & Southwest Washington from January 2008 to December 2012, overseeing the financial performance of the organization for the Board of Directors. Prior to their work with Candlelighters, Erickson was the Contracts Manager at Southwest Washington Agency on Aging from January 1996 to August 2001, where they managed service contracts across 5 counties for in-home care, meals on wheels, transportation, and other services. Eric also served as the Executive Director of Murray Home Care Foundation from January 2001 to December 2004. Erickson began their career in 1992 as a Planning Assistant at Northwest Regional Council before taking on the role of Program Assistant at Whatcom San Juan Nutrition Project - Meals on Wheels from January 1992 to December 1996.

Eric Erickson holds a BA in Political Science from Western Washington University and an MA in Gerontology from the University of Southern Cal.

Some individuals on their team include Heather Erickson - Deputy Director, Lisa Capeloto - Development Director.