Please join the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) in bidding farewell and congratulations to Erick Erickson as he leaves the Council for retirement.

Erickson has been a dedicated employee of the Council since 1984 and has served in a variety of capacities including director of global strategies; executive director for membership, administration and communication; director of planning and evaluation; and vice president on two occasions.

“Erick has always been the one to ask the challenging questions,� said USGC President and CEO Tom Sleight. “He was always able to put things in perspective and see things through a bigger lens in terms of our programs and day-to-day decisions. That type of perspective is special to an organization.�

Erickson was recently awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Council’s Board of Directors, a very rare honor for a staff member.

“Erick has made many significant contributions to the Council during his tenure,� said USGC Past Chairman Ron Gray. “His strategic insight into long-term planning has been invaluable to us and helped make our organization successful.�

Erickson’s last day with the Council is Friday, Aug. 7.

Enjoy your retirement, Erick!