Erik delivers technologies that bring positive results to rural Texas in his role as the Vice President of Telecom Business Development at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). Erik and his team provide middle mile broadband, radio, and private LTE services to utilities and communities in central Texas. Erik joined LCRA after leading sales at two software startups – WaterSmart and Remedy Interactive. With his team, Erik grew both companies significantly, culminating in the sale of the companies to private equity firms. Erik also collaborated with many diverse and innovative companies around the world during 13 years of sales, strategy, supply chain, and alliances work at PeopleSoft, HP, and FedEx. Erik earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis and his MBA from Vanderbilt University.