Erik is a highly accomplished Operations/Development executive with over two decades of experience in the Outdoor Hospitality industry.  His expertise includes Operations Management, Operational Budgeting and Forecasting, Proforma Modeling, Feasibility Analysis, RV Resort and Glamping Development.

As Vice President of Resort Development for Sun Communities, Erik developed ground up resorts and RV Parks, focusing on revenue generation and modeling of operational efficiencies. Under Erik’s leadership, plans were designed that optimized revenue, focused on guest experiences, and created operational efficiencies.

At Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Erik served in several positions including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Development, and Director of Brand Products and Services. As Vice President of Development, he created master development plans for key RV Resorts and KOA’s first Outdoor Glamping Resort, Terramor. As the Chief Operating Officer of KOA, Erik directed operations and development for a portfolio of 40 resorts across 21 states and Canada, maintaining Proft & Loss responsibilities for operations and development.

Erik has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami and an MBA from Pepperdine University and served as a board member for the California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CalARVC) for six years. In his free time, he enjoys escaping to the outdoors and playing his bass guitar.