Erik is an author, speaker, and consultant with an educational background that includes Southern Methodist University, Oberlin College (BA Government), the University of Denver College of Law, and the University of Colorado (MA Curriculum and Instruction). Erik has also managed a commodity trading firm for a major Chicago brokerage firm where he was the national sales leader, and traded on the floor of a Chicago commodity exchange. Erik has also taught English, math, science, and civics over a twenty year career and coached numerous sports as well as debate and forensics. Erik was a teacher of the year in one of the nation’s most prestigious school districts. Erik has written several books on presentations skills; however, his most recent is entitled “Own Any Occasion: Mastering the Art of Speaking and Presenting.” He is an international speaker and consultant that partners with ATD to help other leaders achieve success in speaking effectively. In his free time, Erik plays baseball and likes to ride his bike. He has two sons and three step-children. His wife teaches fourth grade.
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