Paul Erickson

Paul Erickson began his CSC career as Chief Financial Officer in 2015. Prior to CSC, Paul served as the EVP and CFO at Great American Group where he played a key role in the company’s growth for 17 years from a small company to a global corporation with $300+ million in transaction revenues.

During this time, Paul’s leadership in fostering strong team environments, improving collaboration and cooperation across divisions, and developing strategies for growth all played a role in the company’s evolution. Paul also directed the company’s six core divisions and provided leadership for 110+ employees, ushering in dramatic and successful changes. Paul’s leadership influence included creating and leading the Executive Board, closing an under-producing division and outsourcing its operations, and helping launch and grow a subsidiary to $30+ million.

Financial contributions included cutting 25% in labor costs, saving $2 million on a corporate office lease, and assisted in the structuring of liquidation deals of up to $1 billion. Paul has served as a Business Advisor, Board Member, and Consultant to companies in a wide range of industries.

In CFO, EVP, GM, and Board Member roles, Paul has accurately identified and capitalized on key opportunities. He has launched a successful subsidiary, negotiated billion-dollar deals, taken a company public, and secured hundreds of millions of dollars in credit and funding. With a vigilant focus on fiscal responsibility and sustainability, Paul has slashed payroll and operational costs and renegotiated purchasing and pricing metrics.

Paul holds an MBA, as well as a BS in Finance, and he completed a comprehensive course examining best practices for corporate boards, directors, and committees.