Erik Moser is a seasoned corporate communications leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in issues and crisis management. He has helped protect the reputation and operational continuity of major organizations—including Starbucks, PayPal, BECU, and Nordstrom—by applying strategic planning and positioning to anticipate risk and safeguard their license to operate.

A longtime resident of Portland, Oregon, Erik is deeply connected to the region’s natural beauty—from the Columbia River Gorge to the Coastal Range. He and his wife are avid hikers who cherish the Pacific Northwest’s unique access to mountains, rivers, and coastline, all within reach of the city. Erik’s appreciation for Oregon’s legacy of environmental stewardship fuels his commitment to protecting nature for future generations.

Erik has also led crisis teams at Golin and Edelman, and built the strategic communications program at Kroll, a global cybersecurity and forensics firm. He was also a senior communications leader at Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company.

He holds a degree from Columbia University in the City of New York and lives in Portland with his wife and their dog.