Background
Erik serves as lead IT liaison for the Market and Trade Economics Division. In this role, he works with staff to maintain data security and aids in division reporting on data access and usage. Prior to joining USDA, Erik was a data management analyst with the Washington State Department of Social Health Services, supporting database management and automation processes Erik also served in the Air Force for 11 years as a security forces member—serving in a variety of roles—such as law enforcement, physical security, and anti-terrorism.