A private circle where trust unlocks opportunity.

Within a high-level mastermind, Erik saw the opportunity to strengthen collaboration among members. By creating channels for communication and facilitating introductions, he helped the group evolve into a thriving 75-member community where deal flow, support, and trusted relationships flourished.

Twice elected to the Board of Governors, Erik organized luncheons with four-star generals, including the Army and Air Force Chiefs of Staff, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. He has also been invited to sit at the head table for luncheons with global figures such as the former President of South Africa and the Director of the National Security Agency, experiences that reflect the trust and regard he has earned within the Club.

For more than a decade, Erik has served as a community sponsor at the National Defense University, the U.S. government’s premier defense institution. In this role, he has built lasting personal relationships with senior diplomats and international military leaders, strengthening goodwill and advancing U.S. defense cooperation through trust and cultural exchange.

As an early host on a global hospitality platform, Erik welcomed more than 150 international guests to Washington, DC. Each stay was curated as a cultural exchange, building lasting friendships across borders and showcasing his instinct for hospitality and connection.