Adam Erickson, a native of Southeast Kansas, has worked in the public sector for over a decade with experience in education, economic development, and community engagement. He earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Kansas-City Missouri (2019), is a former educator (Akita, Japan 2015-2017), and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Outer Mongolia, 2012-2014).
Adam specializes in improving organizational efficiency, project management, and building scalable systems that support both internal stakeholders and rural communities across the Patterson Family Foundation catchment.
Adam lives in Overland Park with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys reading, practicing archery, playing with his dog, and losing to his kids at video games.
“People are what make a rural community thrive. Their dedication, innovation, and passion are what transform a regular town into an amazing place to live.”
