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Erick Erickson

 

Erick Erickson is the Special Assistant to the President for Planning, Evaluation and Projects, filling a variety of assignments in support of the Council’s domestic and international operations to promote the use of U.S. corn, barley, sorghum and related products worldwide.

 

Previously, Erickson served in a variety of positions at the U.S. Grains Council, including vice president, executive director for the membership, administration and communication; director of planning and evaluation; and director of international operations supervising overseas Council offices in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

 

Before joining the Council, Erickson was an international affairs officer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Scientific and Technical Exchange Division, Office of International Cooperation and Development. Erickson received a bachelor’s degree and master's degree from Brigham Young University. He also holds a doctorate from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

 

Erickson and his wife currently reside in Burke, Virginia. They are the proud parents of eight children.
 
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The U.S. Grains Council is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to building export markets for barley, corn, sorghum and their products. The Council is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has 10 international offices and active market development programs in more than 50 countries. Financial support from the Council’s private industry members, including state checkoffs, agribusinesses, state entities and others, triggers federal matching funds from the government and support from cooperating groups in other countries, producing an annual market development program valued at more than $28.3 million.

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